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Send us your questions. What do you want to know to optimize your well-being? We're interested in finding out the topics that matter most to you. Send us your questions and our Baycrest experts will provide the answers in a future issue. Email us: BrainMatters@baycrest.org TAKE IT INDOORS Some days, it will be too cold or snowy to exercise outdoors. Davidson offers tips for indoor activities and exercises that will keep you active and engaged. If you live in a building, visit your fitness room or activity centre. There may be equipment you could use to exercise, like weights or a stationary bicycle. Another great suggestion is to clean your house. "Really throw yourself into it and clean some neglected areas," Davidson advises. "You'll target some new muscle groups and work up a bit of sweat as a result." Some other forms of activity you can do indoors include following a guided exercise class online (find one through your smart phone's app store or YouTube), putting on music and dancing like no one's looking, or even walking up and down hallways in your home or in common areas of your building. There are many simple exercises you can do indoors. "Try standing at your kitchen or bathroom counter with your hands on the counter for support. Then, stand on the tips of your toes, first one leg, then another, or both at once if you think you can do it. When sitting, try alternating leg raises. And don't forget your arms, they can benefit from being stretched or raised over your head too," advises Davidson. 1 Hamilton, Gilian F., & Rhodes, Justin S. (2015) Chapter Sixteen - Exercise Regulation of Cognitive Function and Neuroplasticity in the Healthy and Diseased Brain. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, Volume 135. 381-406. THE ALPHA OMEGA DENTAL CENTRE AT BAYCREST Your health is our priority We offer: • General and specialist assessments • Emergency dental care • Basic dental services • Bridges and dentures (including repairs) • Dental implants • Periodontal (gum disease) treatment • Oral cancer screenings We treat the general population as well as adults with complex medical conditions, dementias and mobility concerns. A specialized lift is available for patients who use a wheelchair. 416.785.2500 ext. 2600 | baycrest.org/dental