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Be Social

Protect Hearing and Help Preserve Memory

Find out how hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline and protective steps you can take

Be Social

Fostering Pets for Joy and Purpose

He built a retirement finding temporary homes for pets of service members and hospital patients

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

Ongoing Exercise

Exercise Helps Support Memory and Blood Flow

Working out nurtures the hippocampus and helps make the brain resilient

Engage Your Brain

Dementia: Potential Warning Signs

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

Engage Your Brain

6 Habits to Support Your Brain Health

Your daily life can have a big impact on your memory and mental skills

Engage Your Brain

Hormone Therapy and Your Brain Health

Learn the latest findings on memory, dementia and cognitive changes

Engage Your Brain

What to Do When Menopause Affects Your Mood

Is it the hormones, the hot flashes or just midlife stress?

Restorative Sleep

Slow Moves for a Better Night’s Sleep

Mindful exercise can ease insomnia and improve sleep, research shows

Manage Stress

Reduce Stress With Fun and Improve Well-Being

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

Ongoing Exercise

Strength Training Gives Your Brain a Lift

Building muscle could help delay age-related cognitive decline

Ongoing Exercise

Cycling May Help Keep Your Mind in Gear

Explore the mental and physical benefits of cycling for adults 50+

Manage Stress

5 Simple Self-Care Tips for Busy Caregivers

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

Ongoing Exercise

Take the Plunge With a Water Workout

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

Ongoing Exercise

Link Between Aerobic Exercise and Memory

Support brain function and overall cognitive well-being with regular aerobic exercise

Eat Right

Mediterranean Diet Benefits for Brain Health

Explore the Mediterranean diet's five key benefits for memory and cognitive health

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