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Boredom and restlessness make meditation tough for many. Try these expert-backed simple strategies to help the practice finally stick.

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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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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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New: Picture Your Happy Place

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Find out how slow breathing calms your thoughts and eases stress and anxiety

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New: Notice Your Thoughts

Explore how your thoughts influence stress levels to feel calmer and more resilient

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New: Be Present in the Moment

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

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Make Small Talk to Build Meaningful Connections

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Skip the Afternoon Coffee for Better Sleep

Replace it with a caffeine-free pick-me-up

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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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Learn when menopause treatment helps symptoms and what it does for memory

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Let Go of Negative Thoughts With Mindfulness

Instead of distraction, try awareness and acceptance

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Make simple changes to your diet for better health and cognitive function

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Do the Math to Challenge Your Brain

Brush up on old skills or learn new ones

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Prioritize Your To-Do List to Stay Focused

Separate the short-term from the long-term

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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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