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Engage Your Brain

Dementia: Potential Warning Signs

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

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Seth Rogen on Alzheimer's Care and Support

The Rogens give tips on supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s

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What to Eat to Support Brain Health

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

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Foods That Could Be Harming Your Microbiome

What you eat may affect the tiny-yet-mighty microbes in your gut

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Why You Shouldn’t Mix Menopause With Alcohol

The two are an unhealthy combination for mood and memory

Ongoing Exercise

Your Brain May Be the Key to Exercising

Explore the link between physical activity and cognitive function

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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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Superfoods to Support Brain Health

Eat your way to better brain health with these 10 nutrient-rich foods

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Take the Plunge With a Water Workout

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

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Intermittent Fasting May Support Brain Health

Fasting may improve brain function and reduce inflammation, studies show

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The Connection Between Optimism and Your Brain

Learn how a positive attitude can benefit your brain and reduce stress

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Try These 5 Brain-Friendly Beverages

What you choose to drink can affect how you think, feel and function

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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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This Plant-Based Cookbook Could Help You Live Longer

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

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Mediterranean Diet Benefits for Brain Health

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

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Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Explore the diet's advantages and impact on your health

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