Brain Body Science

04/23/2026

Why do some people call the gut the “second brain”?
How can gut health impact your mood?
Are you curious to learn more about the gut-brain connection?

Join us on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00PM at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center to learn all about it! You’ll get to hear from our guest speaker, the very knowledgeable Tim Hess.

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/13/2026

Without the friendly bacteria living in our guts, life would be a lot harder! Next time, we’ll discuss how to keep them thriving.

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Symptoms of burnout start small. You feel tired when you shouldn’t, your patience is thinner, and you begin to feel overwhelmed. Don’t wait for things to get even worse. In our next post, we’ll talk about how to heal from burnout.

Are you experiencing any of these signs?

03/27/2026

Why do we wait until we reach our absolute limit before acknowledging our stress, and how does that kind of low-level, chronic stress affect our minds and bodies? First, let’s start by asking ourselves how to identify excess stress.

How can you tell when your stress is starting to affect you?

03/25/2026

We need structure and predictability in our lives in order for our nervous systems to feel safe enough to rest. But what does predictability look like?

03/23/2026

Join us for a free educational workshop on April 15th at 6:00pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. We’ll be discussing the fascinating and often overlooked link between dementia, memory, and the sense of smell. Find out what your nose knows!

03/20/2026

What do we mean we say regulation? What does a regulated brain act like? What is the actual goal?

03/18/2026

We know we need rest, both for our minds and our bodies. We can’t function well—or at all!—without it. But what does rest actually look like? Here are some examples for your body, mind, and heart.

03/16/2026

Counterintuitively, sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.
Real rest—not sitting down and worrying about what you need to do, or scrolling on your phone to distract yourself. Carve out time each day when your one and only task is to take a real, peaceful break.

What makes you feel actually rested?

03/13/2026

Part 3 of 3: Prevention

Now we know what dementia is, what causes it, and how to detect it. But how do we prevent it in the first place?
Take care of your body, and take care of your brain.
Maintain general healthy habits, like a clean diet, frequent exercise, and sleeping well.
Keep your brain active. Don’t let yourself settle into mundane, unchallenging routines. Seek out new experiences, keep yourself learning new ideas and skills, and stay connected to friends and family. There’s no 100% guaranteed method to completely prevent dementia, but keeping these habits dramatically reduces your risk and will slow the progression. They’ll also help you feel happier and more energetic, making your quality of life higher no matter where your cognitive ability is at.

Which of these habits are you already following?