4/27: Brain plasticity

BHQ site: (www.brainhq.com)

Because of the discovery of brain plasticity, we now know that we can change our brains for the better as we age. We are already doing it with the BrainHQ exercises. When we understanding how brain plasticity works, we can continue to learn to incorporate brain-strengthening techniques into our everyday activities, as well. This reading includes some pretty interesting research demonstrating the success of brain plasticity, and links to several great videos which explain further about it.

Your lesson: Click here for the interactive version of the lesson, or here for the printable handout. For those who appreciate a simple Power Point to follow, check out this slide presentation which can be used along with the lesson to better understand the concept of brain plasticity. For the ultimate experience, you can view the presentation, narrated by Mary. Almost like being right there with her! This video is found on YouTube. Now that you know what and how important synapse are, did you know we have about half as many synapses as adults as we did when we were young, and that that’s actually okay? Be sure to view the videos to learn why, and to get a glimpse into a bright and promising future based on what science is learning about brain plasticity.

Quiz: Take the quiz

The BHQ Connection: The BHQ website has a great deal of information about brain plasticity, in fact, it’s what the whole program and the exercises were based on. Look over the articles in the following resource section on the BHQ website to learn more. Read: Brain Plasticity Basics, The Brain: Changing the adult mind through the power of plasticity, and . Stretch Your Brain at Any Age .

This week's Zoom Session will be on Wednesday, April 29th. Our lessons are quite different, but related: In Topics we learn to apply self-directed neuroplasticity to use our minds to change (the happiness response in) our brains. Plan to join us for the entire hour if you'd like. Here’s our schedule of events:

6:30-7:00: For ALL! Q&A time about any of the BHQ exercises or navigating the BHQ or class websites.

7:00- 7:30: We will review and discuss our the Basics lessons on – Brain Plasticity

7:30- 8:00: We will review and discuss the Topics lessons on – The Healing Power of Happiness

Just click here to follow the instructions on the Home Page by scrolling down to Weekly Zoom Sessions. Or you can go directly to the Zoom site by clicking here.

First time on Zoom? Just follow the instructions on this Home Page to learn how. Returning students click here to connect directly.

If it’s your first time participating in a Zoom session, you can try it by getting on the site early to see how easy it is to get it set up. We begin our first BHQ Lesson at 6:30, so try getting on at about 6:15-6:30 and call Pat (at the number below) if you have any trouble. You can participate by video and audio, or just listen in by phone. Please let us know if you need help!

Enjoy the lessons, and have a brain-healthy week.

Need help? Contact us at:

Pat Mosteller (pmostell@sdccd.edu) Cell 619-818-3953 - Online classes

Mary Burns (mburns@sdccd.edu) - Online classes

Debbie Flores (dsflores@sdccd.edu) - Cell 619-608-9001 --Online classes & Wednesday AM and PM classes at the Kroc Center

Janet Blair ( blusdbits@gmail.com ) - St Pauls Plaza. Contact for Support and Lesson Review

Yael Lorberfeld (ylorberfeld@sdccd.edu) . Mondays at the Kroc Center, Wednesdays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El), and Friday mornings at the La Jolla JCC.

Marilyn Kessler (marilynk@ifssd.org) - Mondays at the College Ave Senior Center (Temple Emanu-El)