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Participants in the landmark POINTER study spent two years changing how they eat, move and think. Learn their top tips for sticking with brain-healthy habits.

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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!

When is the best time for women to start supporting their brain health?

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This challenge focuses on learning about how to manage emotions during times when we struggle and need some help.

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How Stress Affects Your Body and Brain Health

Understand how chronic stress impacts your physical and mental well-being as you age

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Stressed Out at Work? Exercise Might Help

Movement may help reduce it while also supporting resilience

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How to Start the First 5 Minutes of Your Day

Start your day off right with these easy morning routines

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Building Brain-Healthy Eating Habits

Learn how the food you eat affects your brain. We make it easy for you to prep delicious, good-for-you meals that support your well-being.

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Let Go of Negative Thoughts With Mindfulness

Instead of distraction, try awareness and acceptance

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5 Simple Self-Care Tips for Busy Caregivers

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

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Cultivate Gratitude With Journaling

Start a journal to focus on the good things in your life

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Challenge Your Brain With a Fun Improv Game

For a mental workout — and some guaranteed laughs

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Restorative Sleep

Cuddle Before Bedtime for Better Sleep

Some end-of-the-day snuggling may increase your zzz’s

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Engage Your Brain

Readers Share Their Favorite Healthy Habits

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

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Embrace Olive Oil for Better Health

A healthy fat that may support heart and brain health

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What to Do When Menopause Affects Your Mood

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

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Let Go of Worries Before Bed for a Calmer Mind

You may be able to quiet sleep-disrupting thoughts

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Eat Meals Consciously for Better Health

Tuning in can help you know when you are full

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Menopause, Brain Fog and the Workplace

Is your productivity taking a hit? There are strategies to help

Ongoing Exercise

Use the POP! Tool to Fit Movement Into Your Day

A flexible approach to staying active through busy days

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Protect Hearing and Help Preserve Memory

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

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How Type 2 Diabetes Raises Your Dementia Risk

Controlling your blood sugar levels may help prevent cognitive decline

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7 Brain-Friendly Staples to Keep on Hand

These common pantry foods contain nutrients that may help protect memory

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

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