Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: March 22, 2024

March is Brain Health Awareness Month and also a time for celebrating the new growth of spring in our part of the globe. This is a good opportunity for you to embrace change and celebrate brain month by improving your brain health and that of others.

While cognitive training using BrainHQ is one of the main pillars of maintaining a healthy brain, there are other lifestyle elements that contribute significantly—physical exercise, a healthy diet, quality sleep, and a positive social life all play a role in our brain's health!

Please remember to do your own brain training today, and, if you still don’t have full access, join now.

Kind regards, Frieda Fanni President DynamicBrain Inc. DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation since 2010 providing brain fitness program BrainHQ in English and French.

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