FOCUS AREAS -Proven actions for positive brain health
Gratitude & Purpose
Gratitude & Purpose
Gratitude & Purpose
Gratitude, an appreciation for what one receives, tangible or intangible--helps people feel more positive, celebrate good experiences, deal with adversity, build strong relationships and improve brain health.
"Purpose" is the central motivating aims of life that can guide life decisions, influence behavior, & support brain health and mental health needs, particularly as aging occurs.
Sleep
Gratitude & Purpose
Gratitude & Purpose
One-third of Americans get insufficient sleep, which contributes to depression and other chronic conditions. Americans who get inadequate amounts of sleep and/or poor quality sleep typically deal with related brain health or mental health symptoms.
Nutrition & Food
Gratitude & Purpose
Circle of Support - Friends
Studies have found that sustained adherence to the Mediterranean diet (based on the daily intake of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, white meats, and olive oil) are associated with better mental health than “unhealthy” eating patterns, such as the Western diet.
Circle of Support - Friends
Circle of Support - Friends
Circle of Support - Friends
Adults with strong social support have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, including depression, high blood pressure, and an unhealthy weight. Older adults with an active social life live longer than their peers with fewer connections.
Nature & the Great Outdoors
Circle of Support - Friends
Nature & the Great Outdoors
Studies on human exposure to nature has shown a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, improved mood, reduced incidence of psychiatric disorders, upticks in empathy and cooperation and overall improved brain health.
Focus Areas - proven actions for positive brain health
Potpourri - Many areas of impact
Potpourri - Many areas of impact
Potpourri - Many areas of impact
"Purpose" in this sense is the central motivating aims of your life. Purpose in life can guide life decisions, influence behavior, and support brain health and mental health needs. Studies have shown those who have a "purpose in life" have improved mental health, particularly so as aging occurs.
Creativity - Art and Music
Potpourri - Many areas of impact
Potpourri - Many areas of impact
Creative outlets can increase social awareness, improve mood, prompt fewer symptoms of depression, improve better overall quality of life and brain health.
Movement
Potpourri - Many areas of impact
Movement
Multiple types of physical activity (the most impactful are general physical activity, cardiovascular/aerobic, and yoga) have proven beneficial for depression, general anxiety, mood, general mental health, quality of life, stress, and well-being.
Three steps supporting daily brain health and mental health activities
Commit to 30 minutes/day.
Create and Manage your activities -30 minutes each day.
Complete "2 Percent" questionnaire.
This is a mindset--and a promise to you-- that we will support your success in allocating 30 minutes a day for brain health going forward.
No phones or technology or responsibilities!
No two days have to look alike
Turn your phone alarm on (for 30 minutes) and your "notifications" off.
Complete "2 Percent" questionnaire.
Create and Manage your activities -30 minutes each day.
Complete "2 Percent" questionnaire.
Our "soft launch" starts with a look at our prototype app for the focus area of "SLEEP".
Once we get rolling:
We are starting with a "Wellbeing Survey" that is widely used in research. Your data will not be sold or used by anyone except 2 Percent Health. Our goal is to determine target areas that most individuals want and also measure your interest over time.
Create and Manage your activities -30 minutes each day.
Create and Manage your activities -30 minutes each day.
Create and Manage your activities -30 minutes each day.
This is your profile of helpful services and/or activities which may positively impact your health. You control what you do and can modify any suggested activities based upon your experience and goals.
If you are looking for mental health professionals, cannot find a provider and or the wait is too long, we can show you telehealth providers and other activities which may ease your burden.
Our first Focus Area - Sleep
Our first Focus Area -Sleep
Difficulties with sleep almost always prompt symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, depression or a decline in mental health. Check out the prototype for 2 Percent Health's "Sleep" focus area: https://2-percent-health.bubbleapps.io/
Best Practices
This area documents evidence based studies (proof) that our brain health suggestions work.
Apps, Options, and Events
We propose a list of events, apps, and other ways for you to acquire useful sleep and positive mental health.
Does it work?
This includes a quick quiz to measure wellbeing and which brain health topics should be prioritized by us.
30 minutes (1/2 hour) for daily brain health, physical health, and general well being.