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The Brain-Heart Connection

Many of the things you do to make your heart stronger may also help protect your brain. They include managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, being active, eating well and lowering harmful stress. Here’s what you need to know to help protect them both.

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What's Good for the Heart Is Good for the Brain

Manage Stress

7 Ways to Keep Your Heart and Brain Healthy

Learn how healthy habits can support heart and brain health

Manage Stress

High Blood Pressure May Be Risk for Dementia

High blood pressure may put you at risk for cognitive decline and dementia

Eat Right

Ultraprocessed Foods and Brain Health

Learn about cognitive risks associated with ultraprocessed foods

Activities for Your Brain and Heart

Ongoing Exercise

Racquet Sports for Healthier Aging

Improve your body and mind with racquet sports like pickleball and tennis

Ongoing Exercise

Jump for Joy and for Brain Health

It’s a fun workout you can do anywhere

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Ongoing Exercise

Hidden Dangers of Too Much Sitting

Find out how excessive sitting affects your health and what you can do

Ongoing Exercise

Link Between Aerobic Exercise and Memory

Support brain function and overall cognitive well-being with regular aerobic exercise

Ongoing Exercise

Walk With a Friend

Teaming up with a pal can help you meet your exercise goals

Engage Your Brain

Dance Your Way to Better Brain Health

Dance combines physical exercise and mental stimulation, supporting your health as you age

Food for Your Mind and Body

Eat Right

How to Prep A Week of Mediterranean Lunches

Learn how to make five satisfying mid-day meals in an hour

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Eat Right

Salmon With Roasted Vegetables & Quinoa

This salmon recipe has everything you want for a complete meal

Eat Right

Chicken With Yellow Pepper-Olive Salsa

Yellow peppers and Kalamata olives combine to create a sweet and salty garnish for chicken breasts

Eat Right

Creamy Blueberry-Pecan Oatmeal

Protein-rich Greek yogurt, crunchy pecans and sweet berries make this the perfect healthy breakfast

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