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Research has found that lifestyle changes can have a big impact on brain health. Here are steps that women can take to help keep their minds strong.

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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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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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