You likely have heard that putting your brain to work is one of the best ways to ward off dementia and other types of memory loss.

But there are many other aspects of your health that can contribute to helping keep your brain young, including:

• Brain activities
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Sleep
• Herbs and natural supplements

Learn ways to help prevent dementia and keep your brain healthy at the free talk “Natural Tips to Keep the Brain Young” with Jamey Wallace, ND, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14.

This free workshop is part of the series "Living Naturally: Conversations on Health and Happiness with Bastyr Experts," presented by Bastyr University and its teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health. All of the talks take place at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle and feature an audience Q-and-A session. Also coming up is:

• "Start Spring Fresh with Detoxifying Foods" Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to noonwith advanced nutrition students Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse supervised by clinical faculty Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD
• "Bite-Sized Nutrition" Thursday, April 30, 6-7:30 p.m. with advanced nutrition students sharing science and healthy eating tips in a whirlwind of inspiring five-minute presentations
• "Tips to Keep Mom and Baby Healthy Naturally" Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. to noonwith Emily Lesnak, ND, and advanced nutrition students Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse