Across
- 2. Neurotransmitter tied to mood and wellbeing (9)
- 3. UK healthcare provider for mental health services (3)
- 4. Regular movement that supports blood flow and cognition (8)
- 7. Brain’s “hip” memory hub (11)
- 9. Microbiome interacting with the brain (3)
- 11. Fishy source of cognitive food (6)
- 14. Ancient practice of breath and posture for mental clarity (4)
- 17. Diet pattern linked to better brain health(13)
- 18. Deficiency can impair concentration (4)
- 19. Attention training that regulates stress (11)
Down
- 1. Creative activities that support mental health (4)
- 3. The brain’s ability to adapt and rewire (15)
- 5. Crossword cousin that keeps memory sharp (6)
- 6. Fatty acids in fish linked to brain health (6)
- 7. Fluid balance that keeps neurons firing (8)
- 8. Connection and engagement that reduce risk of cognitive decline(6)
- 10. Condition affecting memory, thinking and other functions (8)
- 12. Emotional state influencing attention and memory (4)
- 13. Reduced perception of sound, linked to dementia risk (7,4)
- 15. Restorative process essential for memory consolidation (5)
- 16. Chronic strain that can impair cognition (6)