Across
- 3. Take a group fitness class that motivates you, _________ for a cause that reflects personal values or enroll in a hobby-based class to align community with your interests.
- 6. Community engagement supports memory, cognitive function and brain health as well as reduces chronic ____________ and strengthens the body's response to stress.
- 8. Stay consistent by choosing one activity to attend weekly and try arriving ______ or stay afterward to get to know others.
- 10. Keep your mind ______ by switching between tasks or tackling items on your to-do list.
Down
- 1. Although building a village requires commitment, it can strengthen mental and physical ______, foster resilience and encourage healthier habits.
- 2. Research suggests that cultivating lasting connections across ______, friends, neighborhoods, and community groups slows biological aging.
- 4. Add _______ to mashed potatoes to boost protein, support bone health and lighten up the dish.
- 5. Upbeat music may help _______ your mood and keep you engaged.
- 7. A cup of coffee or tea can boost alertness and _____.
- 9. Natural _____ helps regulate your wake cycle and promotes alertness.