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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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Connect With Loved Ones Remotely

Make video calls more meaningful with these simple tips

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Fostering Pets for Joy and Purpose

Discover how Buzz Miller turned his retirement into a fulfilling journey

Remember Faces and Names With ‘Look, Snap, Connect’

Try this trick when you meet someone new

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10 Ways to Tackle Loneliness and Stay Connected

Social connection is essential for your health and well-being

Switch Up Your Routine With Analog

Try analog alternatives to screen time to refresh your mind

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The Power of Places for Remembering Names

Mental images can make the memory stick

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Join Online Hobby Groups With Like Minds

Make friends online with people who share your interests

Listening With Empathy Makes a Difference

Improve relationships by being a supportive listener for others

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Try Flower Arranging to Keep Your Brain Active

Creating a beautiful bouquet can do more than tickle your senses

Connect With Loved Ones Remotely

Make video calls more meaningful with these simple tips

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Card Games May Support Brain Health

Challenge your brain and support your social life with card games

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Play Your Way to Better Brain Health

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

Conversation Starters to Try With Family

Moving beyond small talk can strengthen connections

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Solve a Mystery Like a Professional

Challenge your brain and uncover the truth behind intriguing whodunnits

5 Ways to Master a Second Language

Get tips on how to take on the challenge of learning a new language as you age

The Power of Kindness and Well-Being

Spreading kindness can bring joy and improve mental health

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Track Your Workouts to Stay Motivated

Setting goals and charting your progress can help keep you accountable

Reclaim Your Dinner Table Connection

Put away devices and enjoy quality time with family and friends

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Play a Word Chain Game to Test Your Brain

Playing these games with others may help reduce cognitive decline and loneliness

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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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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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