Summer is here in a big way splashing the heat and humidity upon us. This is a great time of the year to get outdoors and is far better than shoveling a foot of snow off the driveway. Being able to move outdoors is a great opportunity to expand our list of activities and to increase quality time with our brain health lifestyle ®.

Consider the following 20 activities as part of your daily routine:

1. Take a daily walk and use Arookoo (www.arookoo.com) or a pedometer count your steps.
2. Go swimming, as it is good aerobic exercise and will cool your body.
3. Get the bike out and ride around the block a few times.
4. Play some sports with the kids.
5. Cook some fish and chicken on the grill.
6. Enjoy a cool salad on the deck.
7. Enjoy a glass of red wine.
8. Read the book you have been holding.
9. Kids get started on your summer reading.
10. Go to a sporting event as a family.
11. Go to the zoo as a family.
12. Go to a theme park or water park.
13. Enjoy a vacation together.
14. Increase your hours of sleep.
15. Get involved in a hot yoga class.
16. Pray daily.
17. Attend a formal place of worship with the family.
18. Take a walk in the woods or on the beach.
19. Plant your garden and clean the yard.
20. Drink plenty of water.

Consider this a reasonably good start to a brain healthy summer! Take it one step at a time and your body and brain will thank you.