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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; BlueMind2
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.
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
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 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
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
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
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
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:
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
“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
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
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.
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
Big Waves
Calm moments
Stress Relief in Extreme Sports
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Stress Relief in Extreme Sports
Importance of Solitude
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Stress Relief in Extreme Sports
Powerful friendships formed in extreme circumstances
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Stress Relief in Extreme Sports
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2Stress Relief in Extreme Sports
Passing on the torchStaying stokedRe-kindle stoke
RedMind vs BlueMind : Franssen & De Macedo; June 5, 2012; BlueMind2
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