Top 10 Tips to Keep Your Brain Young | Elizabeth Amini | TEDxSoCal

Elizabeth Amini is a social entrepreneur with a background in science. She learned data analysis while working as a scientist at JPL/NASA. Elizabeth earned a bachelors degree in Cognitive Science (the study of the brain) from Occidental College and an M.B.A. from University of Southern California. Her Anti-AgingGames.com business plan won the USC Business Plan contest as well as the YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) award for promising new companies.
Anti-AgingGames.com features fun and easy brain stimulation games designed by Nolan Bushnell, the Founder of Atari, and a team of expert neurobehavioral scientists. Our system includes memory, concentration, focus, and relaxation games. Anti-AgingGames.com includes tips distilled from over 17,000 medical studies that teach how to potentially reduce the risk of early memory loss through lifestyle changes.
We are a socially responsible company: 20% of our pre-tax profits go into an Impact Fund to improve quality and length of life around the world by providing medicine, clean water access, and supplies to places in need, as well as focusing on Alzheimer's, dementia, and stroke prevention research.
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[@ezwansuryakarta4536]

1. Physical exercise 3 times per week, 20-30 minutes each session. 2. Brain exercise : Games / New dance / New language 3. Eliminate toxic : Cigarette / Alcohol / Toxic substance in household product 4. Socialize 5. Relax : Spa / Meditation 6. Manage stress 7. Protect head from injury 8. Pick a good doctor 9. Diet : Fish / Almond, nuts / Vegetables / Fruits 10. Positive way of thinking and responding

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[@weili1963]

Tip 1: regular exercise (to maintain your freedom and independence later) 2. play mentally engaging games (learning ) 3. avoid poison and toxic 4. being social (spend more time with who you enjoy) 5. Having a good purpose and right life direction 6. Stress management and relaxation 7. Partner with your doctor (prevention oriented) 8. Protect your head 9. Healthy diets 10. Positive outlook ( age better and live healthier/ happier/longer lives )

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11. Physical contact ( touching) with people, or at least with pets, animals, plants. 12. Breathe deeply to insure good oxygenation of your blood 13. Sleep well & enough 14.Take sunlight baths daily 15.Drink a lot of pure water

[@kz5632]

Thank you so much for the notes!!😊 God bless you!

[@user-vu4ex7mz8l]

I agree with you

[@michellemoons2711]

Thank you

[@DoyuLoveMe]

More to it ..so do not skip hearing the talk & apply the details, enjoying the beauty of life, giving smiles & being merciful toward others with encouragement shared.

[@1sanremy]

I would add : 11/ Physical contact ( touching) with people, or at least with pets, animals, plants. 12/ Breathe deeply to insure good oxygenation of your blood 13/ Sleep well & enought 14/ Take sunlight baths daily 15/ Drink a lot of pure water

[@stompi3]

you are 100% correct. its not one thing that makes the difference, its many small things done consistently that add up to success

[@dianaduval9497]

Excellent

[@micaonyx5301]

@@hattielott7420 I know right. I love my baby Mica who thinks she's actually my daughter and not my cat. To be honest sometimes I think so too haha.

[@amh5930]

Wish to add 16. Preserve clean self/enviromt, 17. Avoid toxic people

[@bmmccoy4461]

1sanremy - WHAT IS “PURE” WATER ...???

[@jenniferbrown7659]

I'm an active 68yrs woman. Some of these facts I engage in,, but some I've forgotten. I'm sharing this info forever with friends, family and new people. Thank you. Jennifer Decatur GA USA

[@elenikominos7404]

Watching this during the COVID-19 Crisis...To be Honest I am enjoying Social Isolation...I am loving Social Distancing,it’s Great not having someone Breathing down your neck at the Checkout...Less Pressure to go anywhere or do anything😊

[@marynordseth2788]

Thanks, Ms. Amini, a great presentation, timely for myself, 77 yrs old. I perform many of these suggested workouts.

[@zulemaflores8796]

Fabulous!

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[@kurienjoseph552]

Nice suggestion

[@kurienjoseph552]

Nice suggestion

[@SexyWellness]

Fantastic talk - boy she whizzed right through a ton of vital info. A lot of stuff I knew, but great to be reminded! Thank you.

[@rosarebada4777]

Elizabeth, you are a great educator! You relate real, your knowledge is real, and you care real. I've watched this more than once and it's always uplifting and inspiring - which means motivating. Bless you in future endeavors and thank you.

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

I like her also. She is brief, but teaches everything necessary.

[@hartokooetomo352]

She hit the important and practical points. Amazing speech. I have done almost all points she adrressed. I am 58 and still be able to ride bicycle 250 km a day. Thanks Elizabeth.

[@janonthemtn]

She didn't waste a second! Loved it!

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[@basiaforrest3880]

She is coooool! Loved her 💃🏻

[@artparty222murphy9]

She was so clear

[@thisismetoday]

She was so nervous. Bless her soul. What a lovely lady!

[@yvonnerahui8729]

@@thisismetoday ..not used to public speaking perhaps yet did fine & well. Excellent.

[@thetiler]

Add fingerstyle guitar, even beginner learning at it! It’s helped getting through the vietnam war when i was stationed there for a year! The reason is because you can learn it and you don’t even need to have teacher because of KZbin! Plus if you are even a loner you can learn solo guitar and record and set up a cheap recording process and really get thrilled. The guitar has really helped me get through most difficulties of life!!! And with all the different styles it can add SO much inspiration and positivity like the wonderful teacher expressed!!

[@dharmachandra3936]

Great, thank you for very informative presentation.

[@nebiyuterefe3637]

Congrats! You went to Vietnam to terrorize and crush the Vietnamese people by implementing the plans crafted by the master chief terrorist USA. You returned home with a guitar skill and alive.

[@walterscott2286]

Thanks for sharing this!! It's the stimulus I need. I have been considering taking up the guitar, but have been unsure if I can learn enough on my own to make it worthwhile. Not at all a "group learner"! Thank you so much!!

[@lansanakoroma2398]

You are a teacher with positive attitude

[@meenalsehgal1151]

Showing gratitude, appreciating ,smiling and laughing is also very very important. That too " Everyday" it increases Self love and you feel like spring in your heart and brain.

[@meenalsehgal1151]

And yes Stretching and Jumps are most important for every organ of ones body. We do not do them as we get older but we can lift our body and walk like a crane. Bend side ways, also front and back as much our body allows.

[@cheryljuliette5017]

Absolutely!!! 💛

[@sakaramasomayaji2074]

A simple and straight forward talk. Excellent.

[@Sourceshaper]

Love this!!! All these are fantastic! Thank you for compiling this research. And focusing on prevention rather than putting out fires and blocking symptoms.

[@cordeliaiwanyanwu452]

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[@muktasane6046]

What a ease she has in her presentation, so refreshing, natural, being herself!

[@beautymariely]

The first time I watch this video and still, nine years later, it's priceless. Thank you for this video! :)

[@belindanadela4203]

I admire her sense of humor.

[@kumudkamat8588]

Gratitude for your positive attitude towards strangers. All the best !

[@sharni888]

She's natural n speaks from her heart. Great job. Informative n funny too😃👍.tks.

[@silkebacher8366]

EXCELLENT 👍👍👍thank you so much for your valuable information ! Especially also about that self-talk and staying positive !

[@fruitfulbliss]

Very informative. She is very knowledgeable. Even doctors don't know all of this. Thank you Elizabeth. One of the best TEDx talks ever!!!

[@belindanadela4203]

We know some: like smoking & alcohol consumption & toxic products. 😊

[@gregorydelhorne3885]

Love Thyself most

[@daveymcg53]

How do you know what doctors don't know?

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[@kasseesmythe8738]

@@daveymcg53 In my case it's because they can't answer my questions, or because their answers are not based on the latest research.

[@thehealthandhappinesschann6348]

One of the best videos I ever watched. No time wasted. And the advice is great. Only the best doctors will match this preventative advice.

[@rolandedwards8636]

Loved this advice. Nuroplacicidy of the brain is a fact...the brain can continue to grow and change.

[@teddyclarke4745]

Thank you. Great presentation My mum has concerns with Alzmeiers, so greatful for your research and diet for that subject. Will pass that on

[@cheryljuliette5017]

Is it genetics in her family? I have some personal concerns for myself as well.

[@nasrinali2328]

Thanks Ms Amini for your great speech. It was phenomenal. I enjoyed listening to it from start to the end. It was informative, educational and helpful. Your speech was audible and clear to listen. Thanks for the excellent tips that you shared with us. Hoping to hear more from you soon. 🙏🏻❤️

[@heerohwang1023]

I totally agree

[@celiadepaula3463]

Very informative talk!Will share them with my senior friends who have learned to be techie @ past 70!Thanks lots!

[@trishalish64]

Very good TEDtalk . Just signed up and will be sharing this with my mom, friends and siblings!

[@jazzyk4046]

Commenting while I'm listening to this: Wow! @Fast walking! I do walk around the neighbourhood every other day. I love walking, I just can't do running. I'm so encouraged!

[@saoirsesheridan8248]

Great speaker she had everyone laughing what a gem!

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[@sylviamattar3017]

Awesome information!!!needless to say i have been practicing these all my life!!great stuff. Thanks!!

[@ThomasFeinerNeuroscience]

Agree in every point! Helping people keep their brain functions as sharp as possible and regain their performance has led me to practice neurofeedback.

[@lifenature5463]

Very helpful presentation. I underwent brain surgery to remove cancer in the frontal right part, where memory resides and I'm worried about my future. I'll start applying those tips from today.

[@nancylucky9094]

Life & Nature god bless you....your brain can and will heal.

[@c.9231]

Fantastic talk and valuable info! Thanks so much.

[@elizabethross8082]

Excellent presentation. Great tips.

[@mekpt]

Very informative talk. She is awesome.

[@sleepsmartsmashstress8705]

She is awesome

[@susanseavitt]

Thank you for this great lecture!!!

[@MariaFairesRD]

Excellent advice Elizabeth! I'm happy to see you promoting walking and exercise for brain health!

[@elizabethamini9914]

Thank you, Maria. Please feel free to contact us through our website if you have any advice about nutrition. Those studies were the hardest for us to navigate since the research funding tends to be very political and industry-led.

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

Your brain is actually walking or sending out the program for the motion of the legs so just like you taking the dog for a walk when you are out you are literally walking the brain.

[@pC-zd4qj]

This is the best anti-aging talks I have listened to and I have been listening for a long time now. Great job Elizabeth and feel I can actually do what you suggest. I feel inspired and hopeful. Thank you!

[@swylie830]

SO good! 🧡The speech language pathologist

[@temesgenmengesha6964]

Elizabeth ,many Thanks ,.This is a good wrk may be hope for millions around the world. What you are educating is Natural !

[@dattatreyatelharkar5895]

Thank you Elizabeth.

[@michellebranche8876]

Waw...AWESOME THANK YOU !!!

[@user-qv4ni9hd8m]

Excellent talk! Thank you!

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[@ceciliamoka]

Wonderful. Wise advice during these days of much shocking information and stuff of anything.

[@more5347]

I love that so many anti aging tips come from young people. :D

[@quinnbill]

Great talk. Emphasis on substance and helpful information.

[@freshencounter]

Fantastic! 🙏🏾 Thank you! ❤️

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[@gratitude5740]

When I reached 50 I became selective of people in my life , I left some negative ones behind. Few years prior I discovered my purpose and my calling one one of my trips to Tanzania. I’m supporting education for children with disabilities and planing on working there for some time . I fundraise money build school dormitory collect clothing and school supplies. Once a year I ship the contents and visit the school . I’m also a student on my fourth year of my study . I still don’t know how to play a musical instrument , something I would love to learn. Also, I would love to learn dancing and paint . I’m learning Kiswahili to be able to communicate with “my” children. I do it with child’s curiosity and what makes me happy. Life has a purpose and it is beautiful. In my family my grandma and now her daughter- my mom have dementia. I’m hoping to break the cycle .

[@marymedina8913]

Thanks be dtt

[@c.9231]

You are an inspiration and I'm sure you will stay sharp and healthy!!!

[@roberthertz6634]

I agree.

[@priscilla.colburn444]

GRATITUDE. ......You have my prayers for your courage. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@marymkwizu3800]

Hongera sana Gratitude kwa kazi unayofanya Tanzania "mtu ni utu"

[@Betterworldforyou.]

fantastic ! thank you, ​we like to hear from you more, please

[@debbieklapmeier2505]

Wow! Truly an exceptional talk!!!

[@pamelasundram9596]

Fantastic!. Inspiring! I am going to practise as soon as I possibly can.

[@deerorick3112]

Thank you very much for this useful talk!!

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😀😃

[@julieputzier7314]

Elizabeth Amini …Thank You For Your Advice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@miradnoureddine5941]

I appreciate your speech. Wonderful.

[@aishamohammed3416]

Great speech. Thank you. You are really appreciated. 🍓

[@GS-st9ns]

When in doubt, ask a pharmacist. They are infinitely better at answering questions about medications and vitamins and interactions then any doctor I've ever met.

[@johnblasiak607]

Absolutely spot on 👍

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[@beatiemasi3119]

Thank you so much for this video. I really enjoyed it and it's very informative. Delivered in an interesting way! Sending the link to friends and family.

[@casanova07scrr]

I love she goes straight to the point...

[@simpaticonize]

Great talk. Super bite sized-concise tips but extremely clearly laid out. Definitely sharing this one.

[@RAHMATHALIAr]

“ Isolation is terrible for humans “ ❤️

[@STICKITINYOUREAR]

All the good tips will matter only if you have a positive outlook on life. As the old song said " Look For The Silver Lining ". I have a fridge magnet that says, " Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it". I am 71 yrs old and I look forward to everyday. I plan on living to 107 years old. After that it's all bonus time. Be happy. Be well. Love yourself. : )

[@mryan4452]

I have been reading a lot into expectations. Whether you should have high expectations - to be optimistic, expect things to go well; or low expectations - be pessimistic, expect things can get worse and be pleasantly surprised when they are better than you expected. I am leaning towards a mixture of both. Generally I would think it would be better to expect things to go well, while obviously being realistic. However if there is something you can't change and it's driving you nuts better to lower your expectations in my view. I love your phrase "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it". I'd add one more percentage to that - that's 100% true.

[@LilyellaLondon]

My aunt planned to live to 100 she made it to 101! Great goal 🌸

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Lilyella Londonyshe is healthy and she lives alone?

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[@jillyoung1282]

Awesome talk. Thank you so much. 👏👏👏

[@dieztormenta]

Priceĺess . We all getting old but there is a kind way to live with the others. Take care of yourself. Enjoy every moment.

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

Really good talk.

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[@laxmithapa9576]

enlightening sesson. I loved her presentation. Thank you so much!

[@melashzeleke8815]

Really! I found it the 10 listed points are the most important to make self care for our health and thank you very much.

[@ddiehl5664]

Excellent talk - thank you so much!!

[@user-oh4vt3ze9k]

Your language is very feast.

[@MissDaisyLolita]

Thanks for your research!

[@JasKhalid]

Love that she gives alternatives if you don’t have that option or aren’t able

[@susanpelletier1195]

Well done! Thank you. I’m doing almost all of these things and it’s good just to hear validation that I’m on the right path. Definitely plan on sending this. Talk to people in my life. Thank you again.

[@rosalindmillar9278]

Thank you...I've been concerned that I will get dementia as my mother did..Your presentation was superb.

[@helzz73cottrill32]

Thankyou for sharing this blessings Xxx

[@pauladianabarrett8931]

Thank you for all the information and thanks for your help.

[@lindaguida4074]

Love her advice!!!!

[@andreasschneider3033]

Liked the talk. Can I add my personal favourite wit and humour. "We don't take humour seriously enough"

[@glorialundvall3546]

Yep

[@bluzedogg]

i avail myself to comedy every single day. pandora is magic for this.

[@bettyhouk8727]

Andreas schneider You are so right ! My theory is humor and music go hand in hand I am 82 and I listen to Jimmy Buffett and dance and sing along with him ! He has some humorous songs and some that are about life ! So yes , you are right ! Blessing to you and all the peoples of the world ! Love one another and care for one another ,we are all one family the family of mankind !👍🌹💕🦋🌈👵🏻🐶😺🖖👽👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maelee77]

Betty Houk nun uh

[@LizzieLane777]

Thankyou for a positive and inspiring talk. Learned many things I did not know about the brain.

[@sandylee4422]

Very valuable tips indeed. Thank you

[@violetatio3224]

Alzheimer is the worst desease to me and your lecture has helped a lot for those who heard and those who were shared it. Thank you.

[@debrahuddleston1310]

Excellent knowledge. Thank you very much. I'm inspired.

[@metteholm4833]

A very good wake-up call! Thank you!

[@shirleysilver5382]

Excellent Presentation. Thanks a million!!!

[@maximuscomfort]

Thank you for this informative video

[@shayakanime18]

Great lecture.

[@deepaligupta6372]

Great talk. Precise and informative

[@anitavelieves]

Loved her talk already looking at avenues after my 23 and me results showed my chances of Alzeimers

[@lilitmkhitaryan1850]

Thanks.Very much important information,we will try to use all these advices.

[@MaryJaneHancock]

Thank you for posting. Great presentation.

[@silvja8868]

Great information!! Thank you very much ❤

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[@LizzieLane777]

I come back to this - to reinforce the best teaching ever on what to give our brain. Sincerely thankyou for what you do.

[@ghetooneffendi5268]

Wonderful. Loved listening to you. Your humor made it fun. Learning from you was so valuable.

[@zulemaflores8796]

Thank you for the years of research and for sharing!

[@seanyraps]

Thank you so very much for this informative information that all of us in society can benefit from!❤🙌

[@minervagonzales3787]

Thank you the AMAZING info.

[@raymondthurston1538]

Thanks Ashdz for the summary. Great & informative talk

[@NaturesSecrets]

Awesome tips!!!!!

[@lachmiramoutarnmm7920]

Amazing and practical tips for an overall long life without alzheimers. Awesome presentation indeed.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Awesome and inspirational.

[@elizabethpuffing5600]

Dr.Clint Rogers, its wonderful how u explain the Ancient

[@rajanamgain2184]

wawo great information thank you so much

[@johnamuku9752]

Really love the talk

[@mabel6849]

Thank u Ms. Amini. This video and your talk is very informative. Out of ten of your points at least most 8 I follow. Yes I will try to follow all 10. God bless u

[@skinnydee1886]

Very valuable information; thank you miss; God bless you 🙏