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The 6 Pillars of Brain Health
AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health reviewed the latest research on how to support our memory, thinking and overall cognitive health. Learn how to build habits around the six pillars of brain health.
Staying Sharp’s Six Pillars of Brain Health
A healthy lifestyle helps you support your brain health. Learn how to practice these six pillars of brain health.
The health impacts of loneliness can be extensive. Having strong family and social circles is good for you, as is volunteering in your community.
Engage Your Brain
Stay curious and keep learning — pick up an instrument, a new language, pickleball, knitting, reading — your brain will thank you.
Manage Stress
Chronic stress can harm memory, mood and cognition. Finding balance is key: We offer easy ways to incorporate mindfulness into your days.
Ongoing Exercise
Physically active people have a lower risk of cognitive decline, says AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health. There are lots of ways to get moving.
Restorative Sleep
Quality sleep can help protect against cognitive decline, scientists say. Check out strategies and challenges to make sleep your superpower.
Eat Right
A healthy diet is crucial to optimal brain health. Eat Mediterranean — whole grains, beans, seafood, healthy fats. We can show you how.
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Restorative Sleep
A Body Scan Meditation to Help You Sleep
Explore this guided meditation to calm your body
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Manage Stress
Relax and Recharge With Some Me Time
Scheduling regular breaks can help you recharge
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Engage Your Brain
Remember Appointments With Visual Cues
Use images and rhymes to help recall where you need to be and when
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Restorative Sleep
Practice to Activate Your Vagus Nerve
A simple breathing practice to help you extend the length of your exhale
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Engage Your Brain
A Number Trick for Remembering Names
Use quick number cues to help your brain hang on to new names
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Mindfulness in Your Digital Life
Three practical ways to be more present and purposeful
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AARP Brain Health Resource Center
Find explainers on dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, head injuries and mental-health topics. Learn about healthy habits that support memory and mental skills.