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- Reduce or eliminate the risk of injury to your brain<\/li>\n
- Eat a healthy diet – limit sugar, salt and\u00a0alcohol<\/a>; eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day; eat more cold water oily fish (or fish oil supplements)<\/li>\n
- Monitor and control your blood pressure, blood sugar and weight<\/li>\n
- Keep physically active – aim for 30 minutes of brisk exercise a day<\/li>\n
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mind<\/h2>\n
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- Keep your mind active and keep learning new things<\/li>\n
- Seek out new experiences<\/li>\n
- Use\u00a0energy conservation\/pacing techniques<\/a>\u00a0to manage fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spirit<\/h2>\n
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- Take steps to reduce stress in your life such as using relaxation techniques, deep breathing, positive thinking, meditation\/praying, visualisation, enjoying nature<\/li>\n
- Find activities that give meaning and purpose to your life<\/li>\n
- Develop and maintain a network of people who are supportive to you<\/li>\n
- Look for ways to support others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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