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Be Social – a pillar of brain health

Studies show people who spend time with friends and family have a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Discover new ways to strengthen your connections.

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Challenges

This challenge will teach you specific techniques and strategies that may help you get better at remembering faces and names.

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Video: 6 Pillars of Brain Health - Be Social

The health impacts of loneliness can be extensive

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Reconnect With Others With These Icebreakers

Try these tips to break the ice and start conversations with others

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Play Your Way to Better Brain Health

Learn how play can keep your brain strong and healthy as you age

Listening With Empathy Makes a Difference

Improve relationships by being a supportive listener for others

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Social Connections Enhance Brain Health

Explore the link between social relationships and cognitive well-being

8 Ways to Help a Friend With a Problem

Help friends solve problems effectively with simple techniques that work

Challenge Your Brain With a Fun Improv Game

For a mental workout — and some guaranteed laughs

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The Benefits of Dance for Brain Health

Improve focus and navigational skills with dance classes

Stay Connected With First Friday Gatherings

Plan a monthly get-together and stay connected with friends

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5 Smart Ways to Make and Keep New Friends

Try these tips to expand your social circle and nurture your brain health

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Invest in Experiences Not Things

Spending on experiences can bring more joy in the long run

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Share Your Life Stories and Memories

Reminiscing with loved ones can deepen relationships and improve mood

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Reclaim Your Dinner Table Connection

Put away devices and enjoy quality time with family and friends

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Handwritten Notes for Better Health

Nurture connections and boost your health with handwritten gratitude

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Listening With Empathy Makes a Difference

Improve relationships by being a supportive listener for others

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Feeling Stressed? Phone a Friend

Calling people in your social circle may lift your mood

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Solve a Mystery Like a Professional

Challenge your brain and uncover the truth behind intriguing whodunnits

Absurdly Simple Tips for Your Brain Health

Don’t fall for pricey supplements or biohacking gimmicks

Protect Hearing and Help Preserve Memory

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

Track Your Pet's Daily Patterns

Simple tips to monitor your pet's behaviors and habits effectively

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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.

Find Healthy Eating Habits

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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