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6 Healthy Habits That Can Help Support Brain Health
Feeling happiness is important at every stage of life. And there are actions you can take to boost your sense of joy, including making connections that lift you up.
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Pursuit of Happiness Challenge
Joy doesn’t happen by accident. Learn about habits that experts believe may increase happiness — from connecting with others to practicing kindness.
Social Ties and a Healthier Brain
Explore the link between social relationships and cognitive well-being in older adults
Start a Joy Journal
Remembering the day’s high points may improve your mood
3 Ways Meditation Can Make You Happier
Quieting your mind can help you be less self-critical and more positive
Make Dinnertime Screen-Free
To enjoy meals with others, turn off the TV and put away your devices
TED Talks
The happy secret to better work
Should we work hard in order to be happy, or are we thinking about things backwards?
Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life
Easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life
7 rules for making more happiness
His seven rules for life and design happiness can apply to everyone seeking more joy
The Effect of Music on Your Mood
Research shows that playing your preferred music helps your mood, so create a playlist
Grow Happiness in Your Garden
Tend to the soil and your well-being
Happy Family Stir-Fry
An Asian dish that's versatile for using different vegetables to suit your taste
12 Ways to Avoid Loneliness
U.S. surgeon general offers advice and a call to action
3 ways community creates a healthy life
How you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a community
The Importance of Social Connection
Learn how social connections impact your health and get tips for nurturing relationships
Reconnect With an Old Friend
Break the ice with a quick text or email
5 Smart Ways to Make and Keep New Friends
Try these tips to expand your social circle and nurture your brain health
Lend an Ear
Supportive listening can be mutually beneficial
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Creating Social Connections
Stronger connections start with small steps
See how your memory and attention are working today
Social Interaction Drives Happiness as We Age
Friends and family ties are key among midlife and older adults, AARP Research finds