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RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2

Connecting REDMIND and BLUEMIND

OUTDOOR SPORTS, STRESS, & THE BRAIN

Dr. Catherine Franssen&

Joao De Macedo

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Introduction

Thesis:

Experiencing NATURE

(through different

outdoor sports and with

varying degrees of

intensity) is beneficial

for body and mind and

consequently helps

global conservation

efforts.

What is RedMind?

Why do we have RedMind?

Why do we need RedMind?

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2RedMind

RedMind:

“Edgy High”

Characterized by stress,

anxiety, fear, anger, despair.

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2RedMind in Everyday Life

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2RedMind: Consequences

1. Heart Disease2. Cancer3. Respiratory disease4. Stroke5. Accidents6. Alzheimer’s disease7. Diabetes8. Influenza &

pneumonia9. Kidney disease10. Suicide

Top 10 Causes of Death in U.S.

All of these may

be caused or

exacerbated by

stress.

2009 CDC

So is RedMind all bad?

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2RedMind: Good Stuff!

Exhilaration

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2RedMind on the Ocean

What is BlueMind?

Why do we have BlueMind?

Why do we need BlueMind?

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2BlueMind: Stress Relief in Nature

“a mildly meditative state”

Characterized by calm, peacefulness,

unity.

BlueMind:

“calms my body and mind”

“helps me stay centered”

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2BlueMind: Stress Relief in Nature

Mice and rats housed in pseudo-natural environments, versus plastic enriched or standard cages had:

• Improved cognition• Better problem solving • Increased neuroplasticity • Increased boldness and exploration• Altered glucocorticoid levels• More appropriate threat-assessment

Franssen et al., in prep & review

What are the benefits of connecting

RedMind and BlueMind?

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Stress Relief in Extreme Sports

Working Hypothesis: Extreme stress helps to recalibrate the stress

response.

Big Waves

Calm moments

Stress Relief in Extreme Sports

Importance of Solitude

Powerful friendships formed in extreme circumstances

Passing on the torchStaying stokedRe-kindle stoke

What is the future of connecting

RedMind and BlueMind?

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Back to the Lab…

• What precisely helps to recalibrate the stress response?– Nature?– Water?– Ocean?– Specific sensory cues linked with

memories?

• GreenMind?– “Mountain People” vs “Ocean

people”

• Water, Air, or Land sports

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Balance for the Future

Ideas for a lifetime of connecting RedMind & BlueMind:

• Sports & Extreme Sports– Take fitness outdoors– Safe environment,

professional coaches- mediate natural fear

• Nature vacations– Ocean– National & state parks

• Donate Time & Energy– Beach clean-up– Plant an urban tree

RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Conclusion & Questions

Thank You

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