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Social Connectivity Fosters Meaningful Bonds

Discover how building strong social relationships can enhance your emotional well-being and, more importantly, your brain. Learn fun and creative ways to strengthen social connections.

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Staying Sharp, including all content and features, is offered for informational purposes and to educate users on brain health care and medical issues that may affect their daily lives. Staying Sharp is based on a holistic, lifestyle.... Read More

3 Fun Ways to Connect and Build Relationships

Laugh, Feel Good and Connect
Explore the many ways laughter helps to build social connections

Make time for play
Adding fun into your day may strengthen neural connections and social ties.
Grab a partner and hit the dance floor
Dancing is not only good for the brain and body it relieves stress and increases social interactions.
Plan a get-together
Friends, fun activities, and laughter, a great combo for brain health and social engagement.

6 Pillars of Brain Health

The six pillars of brain health all play a critical role in brain health. From eating right to managing stress and developing social connections collectively help to support well-being and brain health.

Be Social

Engage Your Brain

Manage Stress

Ongoing Exercise

Restorative Sleep

Eat Right

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