Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: October 20, 2020

In the past, we had shared with you the elements involved in holistic brain health. Those include physical exercise, cognitive training, nutrition, sleep, and a balanced social life. Now that many of us are going through a second phase of social isolation, our physical and mental health might be at risk. We need to remind ourselves that “This too shall pass,” and what is critical is that our health is not compromised physically nor cognitively after this unfortunate situation passes.

For physical activity, there are many services that were created during the first phase of the pandemic, including online classes for dance, aerobics, yoga, tai-chi, and even online group walking or biking. While you are still at home, we encourage you to get involved in one of these online activities.

For cognitive health and improvement, the choice is simple. Either train on your own using the BrainHQ’s Personal Trainer (log in and click on the yellow button) or join one of our 6-week online instructor-led courses so we can guide you through your training, keep you motivated, and share vital information with you.

Do take care of your health, and let us know how we can help you more.

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

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