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Successful Aging & Your BrainStay Sharp Crossword123457689101112Dana.orgACROSS4. During , certain types of memories becomeconsolidated.5. The type of memories that can be recalled consciouslyand described verbally, including facts, people, andplaces.6. A type of memory that is used when learning motorskills and other actions.7. Tiny blood vessels that provide oxygen to the brain,sense when active brain cells need more oxygen, andremove carbon dioxide.8. Denotes the ability to use knowledge, experience, andunderstanding to make good decisions.10. The brain's capacity to structurally change by learning.11. The type of network involving relationships that mayhelp to preserve mental sharpness and decrease the riskof developing depression and dementia.12. The type of healthy fat found in olive, sunflower, andsoybean oils.DOWN1. The process of creating an image of what you want toremember that improves recall by giving your brainanother way to access information.2. Action that can improve mood, enlarges blood vesselsso more blood and oxygen can flow to the brain, andboosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), that isassociated with alleviating depression and anxiety.3. Many studies have linked aging with a decrease inmatter, the bundles of axons that transmit nervesignals between brain regions.4. Believing in our ability to succeed in a specific situation, giving us confidence.7. A type of risk factor, such as high blood pressure, highcholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes, that increases the risk of cognitive decline.9. A series of interrelated processes involving,encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

Successful Aging & Your BrainBrain-y CrosswordVisit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.1324567891011121314Dana.orgACROSS4. One of the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders that greatly reduces a person’s memory.5. The general name for the chemicals that are releasedby one neuron and taken up by another.6. The branches of a neuron that receive electricalsignals from other neurons.7. You have more than 100 neurons. (spell out thenumber).8. An area of the brain located deep inside the brainand involved in memory.13. What does the “I” in MRI stand for?14. The part of the brain that connects directly with thespinal cord and is responsible for some of the automaticfunctions of the body.DOWN1. The tennis-ball-sized area at the back of the brain thatregulates motor movements; it is responsible for balanceand involved in motor learning.2. The nerve cells in the brain.3. The long, tail-like branch that extends from the neuroncell body and transmits electrical information to othertarget cells.5. The exploration of ethical issues surroundingadvances in neuroscience.9. The brain’s ability to change and rewire its synapticconnections.10. The area of the brain involved with emotions, especially fear, anger, and happiness.11. The pathway for nerve signals to travel to and from thebrain (two words, no space).12. The junctions where neurons form connections withone another.

Successful Aging & Your BrainBrain Injury and Neurodegenerative DiseasesVisit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.12435678910111312141516Dana.orgACROSS2. The type of protein that clumps together inAlzheimer's.8. One of the first areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s.9. A type of cell that supports and regulates neuronsstudied by researchers.11. Brain cells that support and regulate neurons andalso help both limit and exacerbate brain damage.12. When brain circuits reshape themselves to take overfunctions for damaged areas; also, new cell growth.14. The disease where a loss of dopamine-producingneurons in the basal ganglia causes movement problems.16. Protein that accumulates in Parkinson's disease.DOWN1. lost is brain lost.3. Protein responsible for common neurodegenerativediseases and traumatic brain injury (TBI).4. The most common type of stroke caused by a bloodclot.5. One of the types of cells that both limits and exacerbates brain damage.6. A condition caused by repeated blows to the brain thatoccurs in professional athletes.7. Compounds in the blood or spinal cord fluid, for example, that can reveal disease activity earlier than symptomsdevelop.10. A condition that can be caused by TBI.13. Interruption of the brain's blood supply.15. This may happen in response to TBI.

Successful Aging & Your BrainHow Does the Brain Work and Develop?Visit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.1234657891011121314Dana.orgACROSS4. The percent of the body’s daily energy intake thatis used by the developing brain until puberty.5. The week during gestation when primitive formsof the cortex, cerebellum, and brainstem are apparent.6. Nerve fiber that conducts electrical impulses.10. The part of the brain that controls movement. (twowords, no space).11. The part of the brain that is a keystone of memory.12. Bundles of axons that carry signals from region toregion, like long-distance cables. (two words, no space).13. The part of the brain that regulates balance, coordination, and life-sustaining processes such as breathingand heartbeat.14. Throughout the brain, neurons communicate withone another through circuits.DOWN1. One of the primitive regions of the brain importantin emotion that is not fully functional until age three.2. The outermost layer of the brain that is divided up intospecialized lobes to regulate sensory experience, languageand memory, and our sense of space.3. Chemicals that cross a synapse to stimulate neuronsnearby.7. The sheath that covers axons and speeds electricalmessages along.8. The week during gestation when genes switch on to turnsome of the embryo’s stem cells into neurons and glia.9. Percent a baby’s brain volume grows per day after birthbefore slowing down by the third month.

ANSWER KEYSuccessful Aging & Your BrainStay Physically ActiveWe all know people who stay active into old age, or who seem to blossom creatively late inlife. It turns out that these “successful agers” seem to share some common characteristics.Below are some key words related to ways to stay active as we age. Visit www.dana.org formore information on neuroscience and the brain.Words may appear in all directions, including diagonally and tressThinkVolunteer

Successful Aging & Your BrainStay Socially EngagedFrom the day we are born our brain is primed for learning,ready to capture the experiences ofour lives and encode them into its web of nerve connections. Below are some key words related tohow learning and memory happen within the brain and the role social engagement plays in both.Visit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.Words may appear in all directions, including diagonally and cialSynapseThoughtWisdom

Successful Aging & Your BrainVascular HealthEating well and controlling vascular risk factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and stressmay contribute to the maintenance of cognitive function throughout life. Below are some keywords related to diet, exercise, and vascular health. Visit www.dana.org for more information onneuroscience and the brain.Words may appear in all directions, including diagonally and backwards.*note: no spaces, no hyphensAerobic activityAntioxidantsBalanceBlood glucoseBlood pressureBody mass EnergyExerciseFlexibilityFood pyramidHeart diseaseLow-fatNeurogenesisNutritionObesityRisk factorSleepSportsStrengthStrokeVegetablesVitamin DWalkingWaterWhole-grainDana.org

Successful Aging & Your BrainSee Your DoctorNearly one in five Americans is afflicted with a brain disorder – conditions that range fromlearn-ing disabilities to depression to traumatic brain injury. Seeing your doctor can helpkeep your brain healthy and help prevent and treat various brain diseases and disorders.See how many key words related to brain diseases and disorders you can find. Visitwww.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.Words may appear in all directions, including diagonally and backwards.*note: no spaces, no hyphens, no smBirth defectsBlindnessCerebral palsyComaDeafnessDepressionDyslexiaDystoniaEating disordersEpilepsyLou Gehrig’sMental illnessMigraineMuscular dystrophyPainPanic sSleep disordersSpina bifidaSpinal cord injuryStrokeTourette syndromeDana.org

Successful Aging & Your BrainFour Factors JumbleUnscramble the words below to learn about the four factors of successful aging. Once you figure outthe answers, unscramble the highlighted letters to fill in the healthy brain mystery phrase (three lettershave been filled in for you).IALOSC MGGEATEENNS O C7IRAPIEMID NUFNOITCI A L5537M PA IC H O L53665I O N238R O L324011E C T U A LA C T22I57V I68T Y174F FE C T SD O C T O R591419G O O DGODO DETIDI63CETMDINOIA DSEI-CESTEFF MVAURSACL HETAHLRIEEXSECE D IC A T38A R352997048V A S C U L A R31 32R I3334Dana.orgD O C T O R45149 50LIV E707117 7252 53 54L Y734!55P56R EL Y1011 12S KY O U R4813598,4A N D583628542L E EP4562S S U R E5036571256A C TIV E131617 1814 15F A C T O R S35E27527-24S E16426453031S51I D E71H E A L T H33A D E Q U A T E14693C A L27 28 2930R C IS I611067P H Y4S47V A S C U LS T A Y3I O N256621543B L O O DLODBO PESRUERS1820E X EDUETEAQA SELPEE T3441264960L46F U N C TE S T EE L262139COORDT257261I N TNALCITTULLEE VATTYICI58R E D44LOCTLHEEROSE N G A G E M E N T73593738 39 40K E E606141P6242,,R E D U C E1920 21TA L434463 64T O45Y O U R4K6522 23 2446B6647R A I N33 6768 69

Successful Aging & Your BrainGet Moving! JumbleUnscramble the words below to see what regular exercise can do for your body. Once you figure out theanswers, unscramble the highlighted letters to answer the riddle (two letters have been filled in for you).Regular exercise can.Prevent BIOTYSEOBESITYPromote SOENIEGESNURNEUROGEBoost DOMOM O ODSlow NEBO SOLSBO NELOSDecrease risk of some. SIAEDSESDISEASESIncrease REGNYEENERGYCombat high blood.PERURESSPRESSUREImprove overall.HHTELAHEALTHN ESWhat happened to the mollusk that went to the gym?“ITP UL LE DAM U S S E L! “SISDana.org

Successful Aging & Your BrainKeep Your Memory Sharp JumbleWhat may seem like a faltering memory may in fact be a decline in the rate at which we learn andstore new information. Visit www.dana.org for more information on memory, and practice these memoryskills to enhance learning and make remembering easier:The following jumbled words are skills you can practice to help keep your memory sharp (hint: we’veunderlined the first letter of each word for you). Once you figure out the answers, unscramble the highlightedletters to answer the riddle (eight letters have been filled in for you, and letters can be used multiple times).ICESTAAOA S S O C IA TEXEARLR ERENNECATCTOC O N C E N T R A T ECOSFUF O C U SLSWO NOWDS L O WNAOZIGREO R G A N I Z EWITREW R IPETREAR E P E A TIUZAVISLEVL A XD O W NT EI S U A LIZ E“Why do reptiles have such good memories?”“ B E CAUS EDana.orgTU RT L ET HEYH AV ER ECA L L “

Successful Aging & Your BrainBrain Quote CryptogramsThe following cryptograms are all quotes about the brain, with the names of their authors.Some of the letters have been filled in to give you a head start. See how many you can solve!Visit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.We’re Not in Kansas AnymoreA B C D E F G H I418 19J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z2510149H E A DI ‘ DB ES C R A T C H I N GM YA N D--- -- ---- -- -- ---------4837919 13 4W H IL E14 19 12 25 13Y9M7312315 13T H O U G H1 19 2 10 18 195 17 6T1S541 17 19 12 8 18W E R E14 13 6 13B U S15 10 5Y9----- -- -------- ---- ---H A T C H I N GIFIO N L YH A DAB R AI N--------. -- - ---- -- - -----.19 4117 19 12 8181212 22T H E1 19 13---28 25ASC517 4R9CE19 4R3415 6412 8O W2 14--------6 13 17 6The Sci-Fi BrainA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z89 221 20 19710B R A I NT H EH U M A NT H E NI ST H E--- ----- -----, ----, -- --179 16M O S T8 23 15 1791C O M7 23 883 126 21PL I C5 25 22 7322 12A T E D3 17 16 2617 916 12O R G23 21 222 15A N IZ3 12 22 1117A3916TI O N17 22 23 12---- ----------- -----------M A T TE RT H A TO FW EK N O W .-179317412 23 19831717162123 1019 16IS A22 15 3A3C7A S I M O V3 15 22 8 23 20----- ------Dana.org

Successful Aging & Your BrainBrain Quote CryptogramsThe following cryptograms are all quotes about the brain, with the names of their authors.Some of the letters have been filled in to give you a head start. See how many you cansolve! Visit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.The Poetry of the BrainA B C D E F G H I4 1413B R A14 19 4T H E6 26 24J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z316176 52I N1 10I1D E RW I18 1 13 24 19S9T H A N6 26 4 10T H E6 26 24--- ----- -- ----- ---- --S K Y , F O RP U TT H E M--- --- --- ---916T H E6 26 24271719O N E17 10 2420566T H E6 26 2426O T17 624SID9113 243H E R26 24 19W I18 1B YS I D E-- ----,E14L L23 23W I18 1T H6 26E A24 4A N D4 10 13S E ,9 24Y O U2 17 5E M24 3D13I L Y1 23 2I1C K I22 16 1N S10 99C O N22 17 10--- --- --- ----- ------- ---- --- ---2B E S14 24 9I11T613 24A4I N ,1 10D E .13 24O N17 10Beam Me Up!A B C D E F G H IT H E12 9 17--A8KNO WLJ K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z18 131910 6 1223 22 5ED18 19 11 23 13 17 2B R A24 10 8IN20 19D2O E11 17GE317S6T O12 11REC LO NNECT10 17 15 11 19 19 17 15 12-- ---------N O T19 11 12E X I S T17 22 20 6 12Y5E T17 12- ----- ---- --- ----- ---Dana.orgI NT H EG A L A X Y-- --- ------.20 19129 1738 13822 5M R25 10S6P4O C K11 15 18--. -----

Successful Aging & Your BrainBrain Quote CryptogramsThe following cryptograms are all quotes about the brain, with the names of their authors.Some of the letters have been filled in to give you a head start. See how many you cansolve! Visit www.dana.org for more information on neuroscience and the brain.Oh, the Places You’ll Go!A B C D E F G H I913J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z2612INB R A I N SY O UH A V EY O U RH E A D--- ---- ------ -- ---- ----.12 22 2023 15 6 1195 157 17 271712 22 20 523 11 15 13Y O U RS H O E SY O UH A V EF E E TI N--- ---- ---- ------ -----.12 22 2023 15 6 11Y O U12 22 20C A N1 15 1725 11 11 267 17S T E E R2 26 11 11 512 22 20 5Y O U R12 22 20 5S22 23 22 11E L F11 18 252A N Y15 17 12--- --- ----- -------- --D I13 7R5E11C TI1 26 7Y O U12 22 20O N22 17---------C1H O O S E23 22 22 2 11------.---D RS U E S S--. -----.13 5211 20 22Renaissance BrainA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z158 16 21A26M A N9 26 24P A I N T S4 26 21 24 23 11H I S16 21 11W I T H18 21 23 16B1R7A I N S26 21 24 11- --- ------ ---- --- -----W I T HH I SH A N D SA N DN O TA N D--- --- ---- --- -----, --26 24 102422316 21 1118 21 23 1626 24 1016 26 24 10 11B1A I N S26 21 24 11R7IFH EC A N N O TH A V EH I S- ----- ---- --- -----21 1916 315 26 24 24Dana.orgC L E A R15 22 3 26 7E16 32 2316 26W I L L18 21 22 225C O15 216 21 113M9E3T O23 2G8R7IE21 3F19H----- - ---- ---- -- -----.M I C H9 21 15 16E L A N G3 22 26 24 8E3L O22 2------------

Successful Aging & Your BrainBrain Quote CryptogramsThe following cryptograms are all quotes about the brain, with the names of their authors.Some of the letters have been filled in to give you a head start. See how many you can solve!Visit www.dana.org for more information on the brain and neuroscience.An Ancient View?A B C D E F G H I17 15M E N7 18 23O U G H T20 12 15 2 9J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z3 7613T9O20K N O W24 23 20 14T9H2A8T9F R O M17 13 20 7--- ----- -- ---- ---- ---T H EA N DB R A I NF R O MT H EB R A I N--- -----, --- ---- --- ----92 184 13 8O N L Y20 23 3 225 238 23 19A R IS E8 13 5 21 18----, -----17 13 20 7O U R20 12 13---P692 184 1385 23L E A S U R E S3 18 8 21 12 13 18 21---------,A N DJ E S T SA SJ O YL A U G H T E R---, --------, --- -----, -310 20 228 12 15 29 18 1310 18 21 9 218 23 198 21A SO U RS O R R O W SP AI N SW EL L---- -- --- -------, -----,14 18 338 2120 12 1321 20 13 13 20 14 21685 23 21G RI EF SA N DTE A R S------, --- -----.15 13 5 18 17 218 23 199 18 8 13 21H I2 5P6P O C R A6 20 16 13 8T E S9 18 21-----------Dana.org

Successful Aging & Your BrainThe Senses: Vision and HearingUse the Dana Alliance’s Brain Briefs on “The Senses” of vision and hearing available atwww.dana.org/downloads/ to find all the words and to reveal the hidden messageformed by letters that are not part of the found words.Words may appear in all directions, including diagonally and CTHALAMUSLVJUWEQnote: no rnicke’sDana.orgMUSICANDARTAREENGAGI NANDE NJO YABLE !G

Successful Aging & Your BrainWords in a Word PuzzleNeuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system, including their structure, function, anddisorders. How many common four- and five-letter English words (no proper names or abbreviations)can you find in the word NEUROSCIENCE? See how many you can find, and then check your wordsagainst ours in the answer key. Good luck! Visit www.dana.org for more information about neuroscience and the brain.NEUROSCIENCEFour-letter ierounceouriereccereconreinsreninreseeresinreu

Successful Aging & Your Brain . Keep Your Memory Sharp Jumble . What may seem like a faltering memory may in fact be a decline in the rate at which we learn and store new information. Visit . www.dana.org for more information on memory, and practice these memory