06/16/2026
Our May step challenge proved, once again, that the sky is the limit for EKU Employees. Although it was a small increase, we hit an average of 6759 per day as a group. We have continued to climb with each month that goes by. Current reports show that we are already ahead of the game for June...just have to keep it up! 🚶🏽🚶🏽♀️🚶🏾♂️🚶🏻♂️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏻
With June being Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month, let's take a look at how walking is good for brain health:💡
-Slows Protein Buildup: Regular walking is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline because it physically helps slow the buildup of tau proteins in the brain.
- Boosts "Brain Fertilizer": Being physically active prompts the brain to produce BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). This substance promotes the growth and survival of brain cells, particularly in the hippocampus, which is the brain's memory center.
- Strengthens Neural Networks: Walking has been shown to strengthen the connections in and between brain networks, actively improving memory recall and combating the onset of mild cognitive impairment.
Keep up the GREAT work, EKU!
