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Forgetting names moments after an introduction is common at any age. Here are simple tips to help names stay in your memory.

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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 habit is linked to better brain health as people age?

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What a Growth Mindset Can Do for You

This 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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Taking Charge of Brain Health at 83

Mary Hammer shares the routines that help her stay active, social and fulfilled

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Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Help Lower Dementia Risk

Smart food choices may help protect your brain — even if you’re at higher risk

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Neurologists Reveal Their Weekly Healthy Habits

Five simple, effective lifestyle habits to help protect your brain health

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Engage Your Brain

Americans Want Better Brain Health But Need Help

Learn how staying present and watching your thoughts — rather than reacting — can ease stress

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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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Slow Moves for a Better Night’s Sleep

Mindful exercise can ease insomnia and improve sleep, research shows

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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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Challenge Your Brain With a Fun Improv Game

For a mental workout — and some guaranteed laughs

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Protect Hearing and Help Preserve Memory

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

Ongoing Exercise

Work Out With Denise Austin: Bicycle Crunch

Core-strengthening activities help posture and balance

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Join a Star Party to Explore Astronomy

Find events and clubs near you to enjoy stargazing with others

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Ongoing Exercise

Yoga With Denise Austin: Reverse Warrior Pose

This pose will strengthen and stretch your arms, torso, hips, groin and legs

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Scramble Words to Sharpen Your Mind

Play a quick word game based on news or magazine headlines

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Eat Right

Get More Flavonoids With Fruit in Your Meals

Start with adding apples, berries and oranges to your diet

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Ongoing Exercise

Yoga With Denise Austin: Beginner Warrior Pose

This pose stretches and strengthens your legs

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Absurdly Simple Tips for Your Brain Health

Don’t fall for pricey supplements or biohacking gimmicks

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Relieve Stress With an Adult Coloring Book

Unwind with this fun, do-anywhere activity

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

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Tips to Spot and Avoid Money Scams

Protect yourself by learning to spot the patterns used by con artists

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Try Orienteering for a Fun Challenge

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

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Ongoing Exercise

To Connect Mind to Muscle, Try Somatic Exercise

Somatics uses slow, intentional movements to improve muscle control

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