I recently read an article that featured actress, singer, dancer, and entertainer Rita Moreno!
In the (Feb/March 2023) of “Brain & Life (Neurology for Everyday Living)” article, she shared the positive persceptive that attributes to a joyous outlook that is crucial to her mental, emotional, and cognitive health!
I have fond memories of Ms. Moreno as the sassy Anita in the original “WEST SIDE STORY” and as a regular on the PBS program “The Electric Company”.
Ms. Moreno has tons of movie credits as well as awards for the stage! She is one of only 18 entertainers who have earned an EMMY, , GRAMMY, OSCAR, and a TONY awards!
In the article, Ms. Moreno talked about her lifelong pursuit of mental wellness and included the recommendations of neurologists and other doctors.
Perhaps you can resonate with these suggestions for long-term brain health:
- Get plenty of sleep
- Eat well
- Exercise
Some specific activities Ms. Moreno uses to stimulate her brain: (you check with your therapist and doctors first!)
- Uses her nondominant hand
- Walks safely backwards (with a hand on the wall and no furniture in the way)
- Uses her imagination-daily!
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