The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains

10 lifestyle options you can follow to maintain, and improve your vibrant brains by Alvaro Fernandez, co-founder and CEO of Sharp Brains. He is the co-author of The Sharp Brains Guide to Brain Fitness: 18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, To Keep Your Brain Sharp.  It has been recognized as a Best Book by AARP.

Here are two habits to learn about and practice. Read the other 8 habits in upcoming newsletters!

1.  Learn what the "It" is in "Use It or Lose It"--a basic understanding will serve you well. Click here to read more.

2. Take care of your nutrition.  The brain only weighs 2% of body mass but consumes over 20% of the oxygen and nutrients you intake. Read more here!

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Free Fair Day!

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Vendor Information - Free Fair Day - September 11

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FREE Day at the Fair Sept 11

FiftyForward Presents Free Fair Day (9/11/12)
Mary Hance to serve as emcee for midday program

Come to the Tennessee State Fair for a better than fair deal on September 11 as FiftyForward Presents Free Fair Day.

From health and wellness, to lifelong learning and social style, FiftyForward puts the focus on YOU to offer a little something foreveryone to nourish and nurture.

Hosted by Mary Hance, The Tennessean's "Ms. Cheap", the focus of the free day from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. is Revitalize, Rejuvenate, and Reinvent your life! A special program from noon - 2 p.m. will provide tips, advice and entertainment to help you chart the course to a new you.

Complimentary bag lunches including food from local restaurants will be offered to the first 300 guests. Walgreens is providing branded totes for the first 300 guests as well as information on wellness including its popular walking program.

FiftyForward is offering a limited number of booths for $50 to vendors who offer a positive, unique or proactive message to reach this audience.

For more information regarding booths at this special event or future FiftyForward functions, please contact Sally Solesby at FiftyForward Knowles (615/743-3400 or ssolesby @fiftyforward.org). To learn more about FiftyForward and its initiatives, visit:www.fiftyforwardknowles.org)

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