BHQ Actions
～18 Guidelines for your Brain Health～
Overview of BHQ Actions
About "BHQ Actions"
BHQ Actions is a set of 18 guidelines for having fun and keeping your brain healthy without pushing yourself too hard. These guidelines were extracted from academic research on lifestyle habits and psychological characteristics that have been scientifically shown to be effective for maintaining and improving brain health. The project is led by BHQ Project members who are neuroscience experts.
The Purpose of "BHQ Actions"
BHQ Actions were created to address the social issue of diseases that threaten brain health, such as dementia, in Japan's super-aged society. BHQ Actions was created to educate the general public about scientifically proven habits that are good for brain health so that they can take actions to improve their own brain health.
Dissemination of "BHQ Actions"
BHQ Actions is intended to be widely used by organizations and companies interested in brain healthcare. The "18 guidelines for having fun and keeping your brain healthy without pushing yourself too hard" that we have developed based on scientific papers are just guidelines. We hope that BHQ Actions will serve as a starting point for organizations, companies, and individuals to think about brain-friendly products and services, as well as brain-friendly habits and experiences, based on their respective positions.
18 Guidelines for your Brain Health（23.04βver.）
Diet
EVERYDAY VEGETABLES
Various nutrients in vegetables help maintain brain health
HEALTH SNACKS
Take nuts, fruits, and other items that are good for brain health for snacks
BALANCED DIET
Have a balanced diet that is centered around vegetables and fish
Exercise
EVERYDAY EXERCISE
A number of studies have shown that cardio exercise is good for the brains
ENJOY SPORTS
Enjoy leisure sports on holidays while also improving brain health
Rest
QUALITY SLEEP
Make sure to get enough sleep to maintain brain health
FREQUENT BREAKS
Rest is necessary for brain health not only on weekends, but also on weekdays
REDUCE STRESS AND FATIGUE
Chronic stress worsens brain health
Learning
KEEP LEARNING
Learning helps to improve the health and functionality of the brain
BE ARTSTIC
Engaging in artistic activities such as art or playing musical instruments can be effective in maintaining brain health
EXCITING EXPERIENCE
Enjoying new situations and challenges can help maintain brain health
Social Life
BUILD SOCIAL NETWORK
Connecting with others has a positive impact on brain functionality
ACCEPT DIVERSITY
Interacting with people who have diverse attributes and backgrounds can contribute to maintaining health and functionality of brain
Environment
GOOD LIVING ENVIRONMENT
It is effective to review indoor environment and living areas to maintain brain health
FEEL THE NATURE
Being surrounded by nature can lead to mental stability and help maintain brain functionality
LIFE AROUD BEAUTIFUL OR KAWAII THINGS
Being surrounded by "kawaii" things may be associated with maintaining brain health
Healthcare
KEEP
BRAIN HEALTH
BRAIN HEALTH
You can manage your brain health by quantifying it
KEEP PHYSICAL HEALTH
Obesity and lifestyle diseases can impair brain health
BHQ Actions Supervisors
Yoshinori YAMAKAWA
Adjunct Professor, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
Program-Specific Professor, Tokyo Institude of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
Visiting Professor, Kobe University, Hyogo, Japn
Maya OKAMOTO
Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Management Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
Keisuke KOKUBUN
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Management Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
Kiyotaka NEMOTO
Associate Professor, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Masahito KAWAMORI
Project Professor, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan
Toshiharu IKAGA
Professor, Department of System Design Engineering, Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan
Yasuharu KOIKE
Professor, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
Masafumi IHARA
Manager, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
Katsuhiko TOMITA
General Creative Manager, Institute for Open Innovation, Kobe University, Hyogo, Japn
Kowa HISATOMO
Professor, Graduate School of Health Sciences Kobe University, Hyogo, Japan
Yasuyoshi WATANABE
Institute Professor, Kobe University, Hyogo, Japn
Team Leader, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Tokyo, Japan
professor emeritus, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
Contact Us
BHQ Actions can be associated with corporate products, services, and initiatives. If you are interested, please contact Brain Impact Association.