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Wellbeing

The Fountain of Health™: 5 Things You Can Do

There are 5 key actions that you can take to optimize your brain health and wellness for the long term. These include positive thinking, social activity, physical activity, brain challenge and looking after your mental health.

Only 25% of your health is determined by your family genes.  This means much more is due to your outlook and lifestyle!  A positive outlook on aging combined with a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce the risk of chronic illness and optimize the management of chronic conditions like depression, anxiety, diabetes, cancers, heart disease and others.

Fountain of Health: 5 Key Domains for Wellbeing Overview by Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy:

 

A positive outlook on aging might be one of the most important factors in optimal aging. See Tedx Talk on Aging Well by Dr. Keri-Leigh Cassidy, Founder of the Fountain of Health™ Initiative:

 

Ending agism is key to a healthier society. See Ted Talk on Let’s End Agism by Ashton Applewhite:

 

Physical Activity

Social Activity

Brain Challenge

Positive Thinking

Mental Health