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Be Social

The Importance of Social Connection

Learn how social connections impact your health and get tips for nurturing relationships

Eat Right

5 Great Reasons to Eat More Beans

The mighty little morsels help support your heart and brain

Be Social

Social Connections Enhance Brain Health

Explore the link between social relationships and cognitive well-being in older adults

Restorative Sleep

What Happens to Your Brain When You Sleep?

Learn about three key functions of sleep and how they affect your brain health

Engage Your Brain

Readers Share Their Favorite Healthy Habits

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

Restorative Sleep

Slow Moves for a Better Night’s Sleep

Mindful exercise can ease insomnia and improve sleep, research shows

Manage Stress

7 Simple Stress Busters to Try Today

Ease tension and anxiety with these science-backed tips

Engage Your Brain

Dementia: Potential Warning Signs

Know when to worry and when it's normal aging, then take informed action

Eat Right

5 Simple Food Choices to Support Brain Health

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

Eat Right

Lion’s Mane Mushroom: Does It Benefit the Brain?

Small, inconclusive studies don't support big brain claims

Restorative Sleep

What Works for Chronic Insomnia?

Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy can help with insomnia and where to find treatment

Engage Your Brain

The Transformative Power of a Second Act

At 60, a musician turned a lifelong passion into a bold new chapter of life

Manage Stress

Why You Shouldn’t Mix Menopause With Alcohol

Menopause and drinking is an unhealthy combination for mood and memory

Engage Your Brain

Your Brain Is Like a Muscle, Use It

Learning challenging activities seems to help the brain make new connections

Manage Stress

Helping Caregivers Strengthen Brain Health

A community leader is on a mission to teach self-care and brain health

Eat Right

Superfoods to Support Brain Health

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

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