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Strength training isn’t just for your body as it may help slow cognitive decline, too. Learn more on how muscle mass may protect your brain as you age.

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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 brain benefit is linked to yoga?

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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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Protect Hearing and Help Preserve Memory

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Make Small Talk With Others for Connection

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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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Stay Hydrated to Support Brain Health

Use these simple strategies to manage and monitor your fluid intake

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Foods That Could Be Harming Your Microbiome

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Dementia: Potential Warning Signs

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

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

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Work Out With Denise Austin: Lunge Series

Adding this exercise to your routine can help build lower-body strength

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Find Happiness By Embracing Your Emotions

The pursuit of happiness can hinder certain aspects of well-being

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The Brain-Gut Connection, Explained

Learn how your brain and gut are linked and how to support their health

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Unlock the Power of a Green Tea Habit

Discover the potential health benefits of drinking green tea regularly

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Memorize a Masterpiece for Brain Health

Challenge your brain by learning a favorite verse by heart

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Walk Outside for a Healthier You

Do it to try to reduce stress and boost mood with fresh air and exercise

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Protect Your Brain From Pain and Feel Better

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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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