Intellectual Health Resources
Want to improve your memory, focus, and protect yourself from future neurological disorders, such as Parkinsons and Alzheimer's? Dive into our resources where you can find brain games to keep your critical thinking skills sharp, recipes to boost brain-healthy nutrients, and even fun facts to stay educated on potential risks and preventative measures to protect your intellectual health!

A Brain Game a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
Regularly interacting with cognitively challenging games helps maintain and strengthen neural pathways.
BENEFITS:
- Increased mental flexibility
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Increased creativity
Exclusive brain games for UF – UF Health EMployees
Brain Busters
Give your brain a boost by participating in a monthly trivia challenge on Kahoot! Answer as many questions correctly and place as the top score to earn a prize! Select your location from the list below!

Wordle
A daily word puzzle game where a player is given 6 chances to guess a 5 letter word. Play this game to boost your vocabulary and logic skills!

Braingle
A webpage with a variety of printable and virtual cognitively challenging games! There is truly a brain game for everyone on this webpage no matter wherever you are on your intellectual health journey!

Scrabble
A classic word game where players create the highest-scoring words to enhance their spatial, vocabulary, and strategy skills!

Food for Thought
Below is a selection of recipes each based off a specific brain-healthy ingredient! Incorporate these recipes into your diet to reduce inflammation, improve memory and cognitive function, and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases!
This nutrition advice is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional guidance. For personalized dietary recommendations, we encourage you to consult our dietitian!
Salmon
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium! Regular consumption can decrease brain fog and improve memory and focus. Explore 65 different salmon-based recipes below!

Walnuts
Walnuts are densely packed with omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, folate, and antioxidants! Try out candied walnuts as a new healthy sweet treat to help reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline and inflammation!

Spinach
Spinach is an excellent source of folate, vitamin K, and lutein! Improve neuroplasticity and blood flow to the brain with a perfect breakfast or lunch option of spinach quiche!

Brain Insights
50% of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are not diagnosed until late stages.
1.5x more likely for men to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
67% of all Alzhiemer’s cases in the United States are women.
Snooze Smarter

Learn about the stages of sleep, explore resources on how to make your perfect sleep schedule, and debunk common sleep myths with our interactive quiz below!
Sleep Stages
Sleep stage | characteristics |
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Stage 1 (Non-REM) | Lasts for a few minutes as breathing, heart rate, and brain waves begin to slow down. |
Stage 2 (Non-REM) | Occurs before the body enters deep sleep where the muscles relax even more and body temperature drops. |
Stage 3 (Non-REM) | Breathing and heart rate are at its lowest point. |
REM Sleep | After 90 minutes has passed, the brain is active and dreaming while the arms and legs are temporarily paralysed. |
Sleep Calculator
A sleep calculator is provided through the link below to do the math for you! Preplan your bedtime to ensure you are waking up fully rested and not mid-REM cycle each morning!