Join us for the next Brain Health and Fitness Class with Dr. Holly Bardutz, focusing on the powerful impact of stress on brain health.

In this session, we’ll explore how stress can both support and challenge brain function. Dr. Bardutz will explain the difference between healthy, short-term stress that enhances alertness and performance, and chronic stress, which can negatively affect the brain and body. We’ll discuss how persistent stress can lead to issues like high cortisol levels, reduced neurogenesis, and changes in brain structures such as the hippocampus and amygdala.

Dr. Bardutz will guide you through practical strategies to counteract the effects of stress, from lifestyle adjustments to deep breathing techniques, relaxation practices, and meditation. Learn how simple changes—like focusing on positive thinking, reframing stress, and practicing regular breaks—can help build resilience and improve brain health.

Leave with actionable steps to manage stress effectively and make choices that benefit your brain and body, because managing stress is essential to building a healthy brain!