How To Pump Up

Your Brain
Hippocampus

• During sleep
information you’ve
learned is transferred
form the neurons in the
hippocampus.
• New neurons are born
in the hippocampus
everyday.
• New learning
experiences leads new
synapses from both
new and older neurons
in the hippocampus
will make new sets of
brain-links.
 Exercise PUMPS Up Your Brain
• BDNF (brain-derived
neurotrophic factor.
• BDNF, makes new
neurons strong and
healthy.
 When you
exercise, you’re
looking after
your brain, and
obviously your
body, too.
 Food Also Feeds Your Brain!!!
• Onion family: garlic and leeks
• Cabbage family: cauliflower,
broccoli,radishes, and Brussles
sprouts.
• Oranges, pears, blueberries,cherries,
and raspberries.
• Dark chocolate
• Nuts
Summing It Up
• You can learn from the internet, as well as from
teachers and books.
• Exercise is really good for your neurons,
especially the new ones.
• Exercise helps create a chemical (BDNF) that is
like food for your brain.
• Exercise releases chemicals that generate new
ideas.
• Exercise is a great diffuse activity!