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Happiness & Making Connections

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. Learn about the role happiness plays in brain health with our Pursuit of Happiness challenge (below). We've got articles, videos and a fun recipe for you, as well.

Pursuit of Happiness Challenge
Being happy is good for you! But joy doesn’t happen by accident. Learn about habits that experts believe may increase happiness — from connecting with others to practicing kindness.

A happy brain is an important component of your well-being, as you’ll discover in this Pursuit of Happiness challenge.

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Make Connections

Being Social is one of the six pillars of brain health. Having meaningful social connections — time with friends, volunteering in your community and maintaining family ties — is good for you.

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