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Classic cartoons depict a whack on the head as a humorous and harmless gesture, causing nothing more than a few birds to fly around, followed by an immediate recovery. Unfortunately, this is not the way it works in real life. Concussions and head injuries are a serious matter that can have severe effects on the body and brain.











A. Nonny Mouse Writes Again! By J. Preslutsky, 1993
What Brain Up! is All About
Brain Up! is a comprehensive brain education program brought to you by the Winter Park Health Foundation. It was developed in response to recent research that revealed fascinating new truths about our brains. We have long believed that the human brain is hard-wired and immutable. The latest findings prove otherwise. The scientific community can now agree that the human brain has plasticity, that brain function is shaped by environmental input and lifestyle and that brains can and will continue to develop and express late in life – but we have to work on them now.
That’s why we have created Brain Up!
- To promote public understanding of brain health.
- To raise awareness of how important it is to become brain healthy.
- To inspire people of all ages to engage in and commit to a brain healthy lifestyle.
Current Brain Champions
Who is your Brain Champion?
Nominate yourself or a friend or colleague to be our next Brain Champion. A Brain Health Champion must be active in at least two of the six Brain Health Commandments.


The right foods will keep your brain running strong.
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Your brain on sugar: What the science actually says
From reducing memory capability to increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity, researchers investigate how sugar affects the brain and body.


Flexing those muscles also strengthens your brain.
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How Weight Training Changes the Brain
In animals, weight training appeared to promote the creation of new neurons in the memory centers of the brain.


Lowering your stress levels sends brain activity soaring.
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The Proof that Noise Hurts and Silence Heals
Constantly being bombarded by noise is a stressor for the brain. Silence nourishes the brain giving it time to rest and recover.


Great brains love great company.
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Why Spending Time With Friends Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health
When it comes to overall well-being and mental health, your social connections are just as important as your physical health says a new study.


A happy brain is a hard-working brain.
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Memorizing is a Lost Art, But Should It Be?
Even though information is a click away on your iPhone or iPad, memorization still matters.


Living a meaningful life keeps your brain engaged and active.
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Why Attitude Is More Important Than IQ
New research shows that your attitude is more important to how you do in life than your intellect.
Sign the Brainifesto
CALLING ALL BRAIN OWNERS!
Get ready to rev your MENTAL ENGINES, fire up those neurons and learn tips and tricks for keeping your brain strong all life-long. Show the world that you’re serious about being brain healthy. Sign your name to The Brainifesto today, and kick off your commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development.
Download a PDF of the Brainifesto.