Staying Sharp Brain Health Vitality Through Discovery Brain Health & Wellness

Staying Sharp Brain Health Vitality

Staying Sharp facts to keep your brain happy

Connect

Why is interacting with friends or loved ones so important? A can improve brain plasticity and preserve cognitive abilities. So take a walking tour, have friends over for a wine tasting, visit a museum — together! It's really good for your brain.

Move

It's important to make time for exercise. Research shows makes our brains work better, and improves our thinking, memory, and learning. Exercise also prompts the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is essentially 'Miracle-Gro' for the brain.

Discover

You're constantly curious. Keep your brain functioning at its highest level by . Whether watching 3-D movies, learning about the latest technology or staying up to date on world news, you're helping your brain's synapses fire at optimum capacity, positively impacting healthy brain function.

Relax

Did you know laughing can provide the kind of 'relaxation' your brain needs to stay healthy and ? It's true. A good belly laugh increases oxygen intake, relaxes muscles, lowers blood pressure, reduces cortisol levels and releases natural painkillers.

Nourish

Foods high in saturated fat (like cheese and beef) are very popular. However, not with your brain. Research shows that high-saturated fat diets may lead to memory loss and cognitive decline. Try healthy diets rich in (like olive oil and avocados), which may protect the brain against disease. Ready to take control of your brain health? Take today for the first steps toward a stronger healthier brain. With a paid subscription of $35.99 per year, you’ll receive personalized assessment results, access to premium games, recipes and much more! AARP Discounts: as an AARP member Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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