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Engage Your Brain

Healthy Lifestyle May Help Slow Mental Decline

Learn how the six pillars of brain health and simple lifestyle changes support your health

Eat Right

Phosphatidylserine for Brain Health

Learn what the studies say about phosphatidylserine supplements and memory support

Eat Right

7 Foods That Fight Inflammation

Try these foods to help protect your memory and thinking skills

Eat Right

This Plant-Based Cookbook Could Help You Live Longer

Savor brain-healthy recipes inspired by blue zones, where people live longer and healthier

Restorative Sleep

Sleeping Pills May Impact Memory Loss

Learn how to sleep better without medication and reduce your risk of memory issues

Ongoing Exercise

Exercise Helps Support Memory and Blood Flow

Working out nurtures the hippocampus and helps make the brain resilient

Be Social

Volunteering for a Healthier Brain

Find out how giving back can improve your mental well-being and reduce stress

Ongoing Exercise

Riding Through Retirement on the Open Road

Three friends ditch their routines and hit the highway, embracing adventure on the way

Manage Stress

The Surprising Brain Benefits of Tai Chi

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

Restorative Sleep

What Works for Chronic Insomnia?

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

Ongoing Exercise

Hidden Dangers of Too Much Sitting

Find out how excessive sitting affects your health and what you can do

Be Social

The Importance of Social Connection

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

Ongoing Exercise

Stressed Out at Work? Exercise Might Help

Exercise may help mitigate cardiovascular risks associated with workplace stress

Ongoing Exercise

The Benefits of Dance for Brain Health

Improve focus and navigational skills with dance classes and support your brain health

Ongoing Exercise

Spend Time in the Garden for Cognitive Health

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

Manage Stress

Nature Could Improve Your Mood

Improve your mood by spending time outside and learn how to maximize the benefits

Engage Your Brain

Protect Your Brain From Pain and Feel Better

Discover how sleep and brain health strategies can help defend against chronic pain

Engage Your Brain

Hearing Loss and Dementia: The Connection

New research suggests that hearing aids may slow cognitive decline

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Eat Right

What to Eat to Support Brain Health

The foods you choose to eat each day have a powerful influence on your cognitive function

Eat Right

Reducing Sugars May Help an Aging Brain

Discover how dietary choices impact cognitive function and overall brain well-being

Eat Right

Eating Fish Can Benefit Your Brain

Support your brain health with fish and try tasty recipes to incorporate into your meals

Engage Your Brain

Why Some Older Adults Have a Better Memory

Learn about factors that affect memory in older adults and the impact on cognitive health

Manage Stress

Meditation May Help Keep the Brain Young

The practice seems to slow down the loss of volume that happens with age

Ongoing Exercise

Dance Your Way to Better Cognition

Research shows that dancing may help boost balance and cognitive function

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