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Be Social

Fostering Pets for Joy and Purpose

Discover how Buzz Miller turned his retirement into a fulfilling journey

Engage Your Brain

5 Ways to Master a Second Language

Get tips on how to take on the challenge of learning a new language as you age

Ongoing Exercise

Finding Mental Benefits Through Archery

Discover how archery can improve focus, strength and cognitive health

Manage Stress

5 Simple Self-Care Tips for Busy Caregivers

Take these steps to help reduce your own risk for cognitive decline

Engage Your Brain

Ready for a Change? These 3 Steps May Help

Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life by breaking out of your routine

Eat Right

Foods That Could Be Harming Your Microbiome

What you eat may affect the tiny-yet-mighty microbes in your gut

Engage Your Brain

Menopause, Brain Fog and the Workplace

Is your productivity taking a hit? There are strategies to help

Eat Right

5 Simple Food Choices to Support Brain Health

These food picks are full of nutrition that can support brain health

Be Social

Group Singing Hits the High Notes

Belonging to a choir may help you feel happier and more connected to others

Eat Right

How Type 2 Diabetes Raises Your Dementia Risk

Controlling your blood sugar levels may help prevent cognitive decline

Eat Right

5 Great Reasons to Eat More Beans

The mighty little morsels help support your heart and brain

Eat Right

Superfoods to Support Brain Health

Eat your way to better brain health with these 10 nutrient-rich foods

Engage Your Brain

Readers Share Their Favorite Healthy Habits

From puzzles to daily walks, readers share habits that keep their minds active

Ongoing Exercise

Take the Plunge With a Water Workout

Aquatic exercise is safe, gentle and great for your body and mind

Eat Right

How the Gut Microbiome Affects the Brain

The microorganisms in your gut have a big influence on your mind

Eat Right

Can Creatine Supplements Boost Brain Function?

Studies in people with and without cognitive decline are too small to say

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