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Engage Your Brain

8 Habits That Take a Toll on Brain Health

Tweak your daily routines to support your memory, mood and more

Engage Your Brain

Treating Hearing Loss May Benefit Brain Health

New research suggests that hearing aids may slow cognitive decline

Be Social

Fostering Pets for Joy and Purpose

Discover how Buzz Miller turned his retirement into a fulfilling journey

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Eat Right

What to Eat to Support Brain Health

The foods you eat have a powerful influence on your cognitive function

Ongoing Exercise

Cycling May Help Keep Your Mind in Gear

Cycling offers accessible benefits and may support brain health

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Grab a Map and Try Orienteering

Improve memory and learning skills with orienteering, a sport for all ages

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Deep Listening for Emotional Well-Being

The emotional benefits of truly listening to music and tips for the practice

Ongoing Exercise

Everyday Movement Can Lead to a Healthier You

Learn how everyday activities can improve your health and fitness

Manage Stress

5 Simple Self-Care Tips for Busy Caregivers

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

Ongoing Exercise

Your Brain May Be the Key to Exercising

Explore the link between physical activity and cognitive function

Be Social

Protect Hearing and Help Preserve Memory

How hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline and protective steps to take

Engage Your Brain

Protect Your Brain From Pain and Feel Better

How sleep and brain health strategies can help defend against chronic pain

Eat Right

Can Creatine Supplements Boost Brain Function?

Studies in people with and without cognitive decline are too small to say

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Try Flower Arranging to Keep Your Brain Active

Creating a beautiful bouquet can do more than tickle your senses

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Start Your Musical Journey After 50

Never played or sang? Learning as an adult can stimulate your brain

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Get a Cognitive Screening Through Medicare

Learn about Medicare's cognitive screening and what to expect from it

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