NRTA Programs: Staying Sharp

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Staying Sharp, a joint project of the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and NRTA: AARP's Educator Community, focuses on understanding how the brain works and how we can maximize brain function and brain health, particularly in the second half of our lives.

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Staying Sharp Booklets

Keep your brain in top condition with insights from the most recent advances in brain studies. Part of the "Staying Sharp" series.

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