This is National Brain Awareness Month and the Program Director for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Norma Kirkby says you need to remember the brain uses one third of the oxygen in our bodies.  She explains because the brain governs the whole body it’s essential to the body’s health but the interesting thing is the health of the body also promotes the health of the brain so exercise of the physical body is very important in that it keeps the cardiovascular system healthy so the brain is oxygenated.

You can also help your brain by quitting smoking, eating healthy and wearing protective head gear. There’s information at their web site www.alzheimer.mb.ca on brain health and services available.