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Ongoing Exercise

Stressed Out at Work? Exercise Might Help

Exercise may help mitigate cardiovascular risks associated with workplace stress

Restorative Sleep

How Sleep Affects Your Brain Health

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

Manage Stress

Birdwatching Can Lower Stress and Anxiety

Mindfully observing birds can have a calming effect, research shows

Engage Your Brain

Is Marijuana Safe for Your Brain?

Learn about the risks and benefits of marijuana use for sleep and wellness as you age

Manage Stress

Helping Caregivers Strengthen Brain Health

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

Manage Stress

The Surprising Brain Benefits of Tai Chi

Learn how tai chi can improve cognitive function and support brain health

Ongoing Exercise

Spend Time in the Garden for Cognitive Health

It may help ease stress, boost mood and support cognitive function

Eat Right

Ultraprocessed Foods and Brain Health

Learn about cognitive risks associated with ultraprocessed foods

Manage Stress

Would You Rather: Staycation or Vacation?

Discover the pros and cons of staycations and vacations to decide what's best for you

Engage Your Brain

3 Tips to Help Your Ability to Remember

Holding on to new knowledge requires shifting storage in your brain

Manage Stress

Reduce Stress to Increase Intimacy

Learn how to manage stress and improve your sex life with simple and effective techniques

Restorative Sleep

A Healthy Diet May Be Linked to Better Sleep

Understand how your diet influences your sleep quality and find ways to improve it

Be Social

Social Media's Effect on Brain Health

Find out how using social media may impact your brain and explore how to use it wisely

Manage Stress

Declutter Your Home to Calm Your Mind

Too many belongings in your living space can undermine your well-being

Engage Your Brain

Readers Share Their Favorite Healthy Habits

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

Eat Right

Foods Are Best for B Vitamins, Omega-3s

Get the facts about how B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids support brain health

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