March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

It is still Brain Injury Awareness Month! 🧠

Autopsy findings in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (#CTE) show frequent spinal tau and protein pathologies after repetitive head impacts, indicating spinal involvement in neurodegeneration. ja.ma/4bv6VLA

This neuroscience medical animation explains the effects of a concussion on brain cells [full video, HD, Syntropy Studio: buff.ly/3Tz9lij]

1.4 billion people live with #hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Every hour, over 1000 lives are lost to strokes and heart attacks from high blood pressure, and most of these deaths are preventable. Hypertension is the number one risk factor for: ‼️ Heart attack ‼️ Stroke and can lead to: ‼️ Chronic kidney disease ‼️ Dementia Get your blood pressure checked today! bit.ly/4nikP8v

Your negative self-talk is literally harming your physical health. Every time you berate yourself, your brain registers the criticism as a genuine threat. This instantly activates the stress response: cortisol and adrenaline surge, heart rate jumps, blood pressure spikes, and inflammation begins to climb. When this happens repeatedly, the effects compound. Chronic activation of the stress system disrupts sleep, suppresses immunity, drives systemic inflammation, and places relentless strain on the cardiovascular system. Research links frequent negative self-talk to higher rates of hypertension, heart palpitations, and elevated long-term risk of heart disease. At the same time, the brain itself rewires: emotional circuits become hypersensitive, anxiety and depression take root, and rumination keeps the body locked in a near-constant state of fight-or-flight. This creates a vicious cycle of exhaustion called allostatic load—the cumulative “wear and tear” that ages the body prematurely. In other words, the voice in your head doesn’t stay in your head. It reshapes your physiology. Learning to replace harsh self-criticism with kinder, more realistic inner dialogue isn’t just good for your mood—it can lower inflammation, protect your heart, strengthen your immune system, and quite literally add healthier years to your life. [Brosschot, J. F., Gerin, W., & Thayer, J. F. (2006). The perseverative cognition hypothesis: A review of worry, prolonged stress, and its impact on health. Journal of Psychosomatic Research]

Blueberries are more than just delicious -- their anthocyanins may protect against cancer, heart disease, and dementia, and boost your immune system! wb.md/4pPAk8p

When it comes to heart health, food can be your best medicine. Here are the best foods for your ticker. ❤ wb.md/4i6rJvJ

January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to nurture your mind because everything else flows from it. Take time to focus on building habits that keep you feeling grounded, supported. Remember to take care of yourself. 🩵

Making Exercise Goals? Remember A Strong Body Supports A Healthy Brain via @forbes forbes.com/sites/daviddis…

Six books from 2025 worth checking out. #bookstoread #science forbes.com/sites/daviddis…

This chart helps explain why so many drivers say their victim "came out of nowhere." Besides the speedy driving problem, people are constantly distracted.

Walking Is Good Medicine, Especially When You Stick To It A Bit Longer via @forbes #walking #exercise #health forbes.com/sites/daviddis…

Just How Different Are Women’s And Men’s Brains? It’s Complicated via @forbes forbes.com/sites/daviddis…

Mitch McConnell added language to the bill to reopen govt that will decimate the #hemp industry. Why? As a favor to his bourbon industry friends who want to gut the hemp industry to sell more booze. Hemp has NOTHING to do w reopening the govt. nbcnews.com/politics/congr…

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Go purple in support of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s! alz.org/purple #EndAlzheimers

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Raise your voice for the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and their families. #ENDALZHEIMERS

EVERY MINUTE, 4 women are diagnosed with breast #cancer worldwide, and 1 woman dies from the disease. During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and beyond, let us push for innovation in early detection, prevention, treatment, and support for those who suffer from #BreastCancer.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Not everyone shows the same signs that they’re thinking about suicide, but if you or a loved one are experiencing these behaviors or feelings, help is available. Learn more: at.apa.org/m2t #suicideprevention #988lifeline

Suicide is not inevitable – people who think about suicide describe feelings of being overwhelmed, stuck, or not being able to see a way out. They want to live but they want their pain to end. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

When things seem uncertain, overwhelming, or scary, take a moment to ground yourself and focus on what's in your control rather than what's not. You are not alone. 💙