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The meals, snacks and drinks you choose each day affect how well your brain works. Learn which foods support cognition and reduce cognitive decline.

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According to the Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory, by what percentage can chronic loneliness increase the risk of developing dementia in older adults?

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Riding Through Retirement on the Open Road

Test your knowledge on how these changes during midlife affect a woman’s mood and brain

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Menopause and Brain Health Quiz

Test your knowledge on how hormonal changes during midlife affect a woman’s mood and brain

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Alcohol's Effect on Brain Health

Discover how drinking in moderation may influence your brain health and cognitive function

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The Effect of Music on Your Mood

Research shows that playing your preferred music helps your mood, so create a playlist

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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Write a Better To-Do List

This simple tool can help you feel calm and productive

Meal Plans

30-Day Meal Plan to Support Weight Loss Goals

Eat more fiber, lower inflammation and lose weight in this 30-day meal plan

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Meal Prep a Week of Healthy Lunches for Less Than $20

An inexpensive one-week plan for packable lunches

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Top Nutrients for a Healthier Brain

Find out which nutrients are key to healthy brain function and how to incorporate them

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Cultivate a Sense of Awe

Experiencing wonder may benefit mental health

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Bolster Brain Health in Your 30s

Learn how to maintain and improve cognitive function during this pivotal decade

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Find Calm With the STOP Mindfulness Technique

Relieve stress and stay focused with this easy, do-anywhere meditation

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Get Back on Track When You Overeat

The right attitude makes all the difference

Be Social

Pen a Thank-You Note

Handwritten is heartfelt

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Volunteering Is a Win-Win

Make a difference — for others and your own well-being

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Give Green Tea the Green Light

Start with just one or two cups a week

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Ongoing Exercise

Step It Up

Extending your walks a little at a time can add up

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Yoga With Denise Austin: Exalted Warrior Pose

This pose involves extending and reaching to help stretch

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Opening the Heart

Visualize someone who has played an important role in your life

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Ways to Work Healthy Habits into Your Day

Your mind and body will thank you

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How the Gut Microbiome Affects the Brain

Learn how your gut microbiome impacts brain health and what you can do about it

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Legal Disclaimer: Staying Sharp, including all content and features, is offered for informational purposes and to educate users on brain health care and medical issues that may affect their daily lives. Staying Sharp is based on a holistic, lifestyle approach to brain health that encourages users to incorporate into their daily lives activities that are associated with general wellness. Nothing in the service should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Features including the Cognitive Assessment and Lifestyle Check-Ins, Additional Tests, exercises, and challenges assess performance at a particular moment in time on certain discrete cognitive tasks. Staying Sharp games are intended for entertainment and recreational purposes only. Various factors may affect performance, including sleep, tiredness, focus, and other social, environmental, or emotional factors. Performance is not indicative of cognitive health and not predictive of future performance or medical conditions.

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