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The What a Growth Mindset Can Do for You challenge will help you explore how you can develop a growth mindset and apply it to your daily life to support brain and body health.

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Take the Cognitive Assessment and Lifestyle Check-Ins

Now AARP members and all users with an aarp.org account have access to the Cognitive Assessment, Lifestyle Check-Ins and Additional Tests for no additional cost. And you can retake the assessment every 30 days!

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Challenge Your Cognitive Know-How!

Which eating pattern emphasizes foods like berries, leafy greens and nuts?

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Work Out With Denise Austin: Double Arm Row

This is considered a more advanced strength-building exercise

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

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A neuroscientist explains why connecting with others feels good

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Yoga With Denise Austin: Half Moon Pose

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Biking for Brain Health and Happiness

Riding a bike can be good for your brain health and mood

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Is All-or-Nothing Thinking Hurting Your Fitness?

Rigid ideas about exercise can make it harder to stick to your goals

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