PhD in #Psychology | Public Speaker | Founder + CEO of https://xitter.cf/t.co/YJSCnHPmnt | Brain Health + Well-being | Host #BrainShapePodcast | Content Creator #NFT
Toronto, Ontario
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Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
Once again the @WHO ignores the 7th leading cause of death in the world -#dementia - when talking risk factors. So sad, so narrow minded, perhaps also a tad ageist? So many countries I have been to where dementia is left out of risk factors campaigns. This is where it all starts
Grateful for the opportunity! We had a wonderful time presenting on dementia prevention & awareness. The interactive discussion with @CFUWBurlington members on reducing risk through simple everyday actions was empowering 🧠
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
If you procrastinate, it's not because you're lazy.
It's because your body is in a threat state:
For me, building resilience is a daily, intentional practice; a continuous process that always starts with awareness.
#Resilience is the ability to tolerate everyday stressors & to recover quickly when faced with difficulties by using mental, emotional & behavioural flexibility. Learn to fight stress & gain back control with #BrainHealth Expert, Dr. Andrea @BrainShapeTO bit.ly/3HQyCkm
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
On our season finale of Coming of Age, we are joined by writer, activist and internationally recognized expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite (@thischairrocks) to explore what #HealthyAgeing could look like if #Ageism didn’t exist.
Listen now: coming-of-age-meeting-the-ne… (1/2)
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
Crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system and lowers cortisol levels. Allow yourself to cry— it’s the bodies attempt at self regulation.
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
Long term nervous system dysregulation brings us into survival mode. We lose our sense of connection, our ability to create, our ability to find “higher” rational thought. The sympathetic nervous system has us mobilized for threats, consistently.
Dementia Connections shares inspiring stories, expert advice & the latest developments in dementia care + research
Read my Insider Update article on Stress & Resilience by becoming a @DementiaMag member⤵️
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Is stress hijacking your brain?
Steps to building resilience and gaining back control 🧠🧵👇
Thank you Insider Members! We hope you enjoy your October Insider Update. It's not too late to support Dementia Connections to collaborate with researchers & people with lived experience to create valuable stories: bit.ly/3LOf1l3 #ReaderSupported #Dementia
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
This study is cool as F***!
Aerobic conditioning primes the system and induces greater adaptations to resistance training.
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Excellent work from Aaron Thomas, @katherine_manta, @michaeljkamal, @mackinprof and @macgparise (and those not on the tweeter).
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
I hope you feel so many moments of gratitude. I hope you can look around and say ‘wow’ and ‘I’m proud of you’. If you haven’t done that lately- go to the mirror and say that to yourself. See what comes up and feel it all.
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
Award-winning “H.O.P.E. for the Alzheimer’s Journey" has helped #caregivers have a less stressful, more rewarding journey. Hear more on @brainshapeTO podcast. H.O.P.E. $10 (free US ship) for #Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month @ carolbamos.com.
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Humans have 3 brains:
🧠 The HEAD brain
🧠 The GUT brain
🧠 The HEART brain
Learn about the benefits of getting out of your "head brain,” by tuning in to Ep.164 of the #BrainShapePodcast. Available on all platforms or our site: brainshape.ca/podcast podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
Humans are living predominantly in a distracted state & are becoming more disconnected than ever.
Learn how to create more conscious awareness in your life in Ep.163 of the #BrainShapePodcast. Available on all platforms or our site brainshape.ca/podcast podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
Living your life to the fullest is a conscious decision that needs to be made over & over again.
To learn more about loving your life every day, tune in to Ep.162 of the #BrainShapePodcast. Available on all platforms or our site: brainshape.ca/podcast podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
Each & every one of us holds the ability to alter the reality that we are collectively experiencing.
Are you up for the challenge?
Learn how in Ep. 161 of the #BrainShapePodcast. Available on all platforms or our website: brainshape.ca/podcast podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
Dr. Andrea Wilkinson retweeted
Life is a constant split test of what combination of food, activities and schedule optimize performance