CommonHealth Wellnote: Brain Health Boosters 

March 28, 2025 / Get Well

CommonHealth offers diverse wellness programs for Virginia state employees through expert consultants. If you’re looking to book an event in April, connect sooner rather than later to ensure you get a date that works for you. Click here to view the latest CommonHealth Wellnote. Check out today’s highlights below.

National Nutrition Month: Consider what small nutritional changes you can make today to be prepped and ready for Spring 2025 NOVA Walk Week (April 7-11)!

Spotlight on Food as Fuel: Brain Health Boosters
As the control center of your body, your brain is in charge of keeping your heart beating, your lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel and think. Research shows that foods that support heart health also benefit brain function. Consume a variety of these foods to ensure you’re getting a range of nutrients to keep you in peak condition.

Brain-boosting foods:

🫐 Berries – Packed with antioxidants to protect cells from damage
 🐟 Fish – Rich in omega-3s support memory and cognition
 🥬 Leafy Greens – Full of essential brain nutrients
 🥜 Nuts & Seeds – Provide healthy fats and antioxidants
 🌾 Whole Grains – Help fuel the brain with complex carbohydrates
 🍳 Eggs – Contain choline for memory and cognition support
 🫒 Olive Oil – Anti-inflammatory benefits that may protect brain cells
 🌿 Turmeric – Spice with anti-inflammatory properties that may support brain health
 ☕ Coffee & Tea –Coffee and tea containing caffeine and L-theanine can enhance alertness and focus.

Try It This Week: 

For questions regarding this week’s communication or the CommonHealth program, reach out to your campus coordinator.

—Dahlia Henry-Tett, chief wellness officer, OEWW

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