Lifestyle Behavior and Brain Health

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Brain health is essential to overall health, regardless of age. Staying Sharp is AARP's online program that helps you build fun, healthy habits that support your brain. Learn how small daily actions can strengthen memory and mental skills.

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In a recent study, Staying Sharp users were more likely to report sleeping better and eating healthier the longer they were enrolled in the program.

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^{UNLOCK WITH AARP MEMBERSHIP}Eat the Mediterranean Way
7 Staying Sharp activities to make brain-healthy eating easy and delicious

Pick Your Starting Point

Test Your Memory, Focus and More!
Get a view of how your brain is performing today. You can take it every 30 days with a free account.

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Take the Brain Health Screener
Check in on your personal risk factors — and what you’re already doing to help protect your brain. It’s available to everyone.

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Explore the Six Pillars of Brain Health
Learn the essentials to building a strong foundation in simple steps that fit into everyday life.

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Challenges
Guided interactive experiences to help you turn the science of brain health into action.

^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Building Healthy Habits
Turn good intentions into small, meaningful daily actions

^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Memory Loss – Is it Inevitable?
Learn what science says — and what daily habits can make a difference

^{UNLOCK WITH AARP MEMBERSHIP}Digital Declutter
Cut through the digital noise with practical strategies that support focus

^{VIEW WITH FREE REWARDS ACCOUNT}Eat Your Way to Better Health
A recipe reboot for body and brain. Start by logging into AARP Rewards

Quizzes
Put your brain health knowledge to the test — and learn something new along the way.

^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Which Daily Habits Help Brain Health?
Test your knowledge of lifestyle factors that can make a difference

^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Your Brain on Sugar
How does eating lots of sweet stuff affect your brain health?

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^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Menopause and Brain Health
How do changes during midlife affect a woman’s mood and brain?

Learn & Practice Brain-Healthy Habits
Explore videos, activities and articles to expand your knowledge and try something new.

^{AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE}6 Habits to Support Your Brain Health
Your daily life can have a big impact on your memory and mental skills

^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Video: 5 Ways to Rewire Your Brain
Your brain can form new connections at any age

^{CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT TO VIEW}Absurdly Simple Tips for Your Brain Health
Don’t fall for pricey supplements or biohacking gimmicks

^{UNLOCK WITH AARP MEMBERSHIP}Being Present Challenge
Learn to practice meditation and mindfulness for focus, stress relief and happiness

AARP Brain Health Resource Center

Find explainers on dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, head injuries and mental-health topics. Learn about healthy habits that support memory and mental skills.

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There Are Lots of Ways to Get Started

Take the Cognitive Assessment >

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Explore the Six Pillars of Brain Health >

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