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Know?• The brain weighs three pounds;

60 percent of the brain is fat.

• Every time the heart beats 25 percent of your blood goes to the brain.

• Your brain consists of about 100 billion neurons. When stimulated, the human brain will generate new neurons through a process known as neurogenesis.

• There are anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 synapses or connections for each neuron. Challenging the brain in new ways helps to form new connections.

• While awake, your brain generates between 10 and 23 watts of power — or enough energy to power a light bulb.

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• While some changes in the brain are normal with age, memory loss is not considered normal.

• Ballroom dancing is the physical activity which demonstrated the greatest benefit in reduction of risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

• Antioxidants and Omega-3 fats are the two “buckets” of brain-healthy foods.

• Social support helps reduce the risk of dementia and is critical for good brain health.

• Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. By the year 2050 it will be every 30 seconds.

Check out these amazing and interesting facts about your brain.

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