Healthy Brain

Throughout your life, your brain’s job is to help you make sense of the world and help oversee your daily operations and life. Brain health refers to the ability to remember, learn, plan, concentrate and maintain a clear, active mind. It’s being able to draw on the strengths of your brain—information management, logic, judgement, perspective and wisdom.

Simply put, brain health is all about making the most of your brain and helping reduce some risks to it as you age.

Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected.

It turns out the things you do to help keep your body and heart healthy may be good for your brain health, too. By taking steps today, you may be able to help reduce some risks to your brain. Read on to find out what activities may play an important role in your brain health.

Engage your brain

The changing brain

Your brain is always changing. This process is called “brain plasticity”—as we experience the world, practice habits and learn new information, our brains change, grow new connections and repair broken ones.

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12 ways to keep your brain young

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function.

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10 ways to love your brain

Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits. When possible, combine these habits to achieve maximum benefit for the brain and body. Start now. It’s never too late or too early to incorporate healthy habits.

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