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Ongoing Exercise

Exercise Helps Support Memory and Blood Flow

Working out nurtures the hippocampus and helps make the brain resilient

Eat Right

Alcohol's Effect on Brain Health

Discover how drinking in moderation may influence your brain health and cognitive function

Eat Right

7 Foods That Fight Inflammation

Try these foods to help protect your memory and thinking skills

Restorative Sleep

The Impact of Blue Light on Sleep

Understand how blue light exposure affects sleep and find ways to minimize its effects

Eat Right

Ultraprocessed Foods and Brain Health

Learn about cognitive risks associated with ultraprocessed foods

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

3 Tips to Help Your Ability to Remember

Holding on to new knowledge requires shifting storage in your brain

Engage Your Brain

Your Brain Is Like a Muscle, Use It

Learning challenging activities seems to help the brain make new connections

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

Reduce Stress With Fun and Improve Well-Being

Find calm with these 7 stress-reducing strategies and help improve your mental health

Eat Right

Top Nutrients for a Healthier Brain

Find out which nutrients are key to healthy brain function and how to incorporate them

Eat Right

5 Simple Food Choices to Support Brain Health

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

Engage Your Brain

Readers Share Their Favorite Healthy Habits

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

Engage Your Brain

Try These Methods for Remembering Names

Pep talks, repetition, associating name with a picture — all may help embed the name in memory

Engage Your Brain

Is Your Smartphone Distracting You?

Learn how smartphones impact your focus and brain health, even when you're not using them

Manage Stress

Laughter Can Give the Brain a Healthy Boost

A good guffaw releases feel-good chemicals and reduces stress

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