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Manage Stress

Meditation May Help Keep the Brain Young

The practice seems to slow down the loss of volume that happens with age

Be Social

5 Amazing Reasons to Pet (or Own) a Pet

A growing body of research suggests that they can benefit body and mind

Engage Your Brain

The Best Time of Day to Learn Something New

Use your internal body clock to enhance productivity

Engage Your Brain

Bad Habits That May Harm Brain Health

Bad habits take a toll

Eat Right

6 Foods Rich in Vitamin E

These foods may help your mood and your memory

Be Social

12 Ways to Avoid Loneliness

U.S. surgeon general offers advice and a call to action

Eat Right

These 4 Foods Could Be Harming Your Microbiome

What you eat may affect the tiny-yet-mighty microbes in your gut

Eat Right

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help the Brain

Nutrients in salmon, mackerel and sardines can help protect against cognitive decline

Eat Right

Does Ginkgo Biloba Help Brain Health?

A review of studies finds no solid evidence of brain benefits

Engage Your Brain

The Art of Truly Listening

When music is more than background noise, we benefit emotionally

Eat Right

7 Brain-Friendly Staples to Keep on Hand

These common pantry foods contain nutrients that may help protect memory

Engage Your Brain

Your Brain at Age 65 and Older

Staying active — mentally and physically — is key

Engage Your Brain

Get a Cognitive Screening Through Medicare

Ask your doctor about this test during your annual wellness visit

Eat Right

Eating More Fish May Protect Your Brain

Study finds one or two servings a week makes a difference

Restorative Sleep

A Healthy Diet May Be Linked to Better Sleep

More fruits and veggies could help you catch your 40 winks

Be Social

Need More Time? Try Giving Some Away

People who are generous with others feel less harried

Manage Stress

A Nature Walk May Curb Anxiety

Brain's response isn't the same if you stroll in a city, with its noise and crowds

Engage Your Brain

Do Men’s and Women’s Brains Really Differ?

Gender does account for some differences in brain function

Engage Your Brain

How Menopause Affects a Woman’s Brain

Do hormones affect your brain? Research reveals insights on the three phases of menopause

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