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Dr. Jessica Langbaum and Dr. Peggye Dilworth Anderson explain why they joined the collaborative
Survey
Nearly half of all people are not doing the most important activities to support brain health
How to Improve Your Memory and Brain Health
A new report finds that brain games are not a miracle cure for your mind
Keep Your Brain Young by Staying Fit
Exercise can't prevent Alzheimer's, but it can reduce your risk for cognitive decline
More Sleep Can Help Your Brain Stay Sharp
Getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night can help maintain brain health
Keeping Your Brain Strong Through Friendship
Close friends and relationships may be key to staying mentally sharp
What African Americans Say About Brain Health
Group is at high risk for Alzheimer’s but is making some healthy strides
Eating Healthy Is Good for Your Brain
Survey finds that people who eat nutritious foods report being more mentally sharp
About the GCBH
AARP Milestones in Brain Health
Where we've been and where we are going
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Reports
Nutrition and Brain Health
In this report, GCBH examines the state of science on the impact diet has on brain health in adults over 50
Mental Well-Being
Examining how your mood or outlook can affect cognition, such as memory and decision-making
More Reports
Social Engagement and Brain Health
The report emphasizes that positive relationships, maintained over your lifetime, support well-being and brain health
AARP research has found that better sleep is correlated with people having higher perceptions of their well-being and brain health
Physical Activity and Brain Health
Information on the relationship between exercise and brain function and how the GCBH can motivate sustained behavior change
Cognitively Stimulating Activities and Myths
Stimulating the mind through intellectual activities benefits adults’ brain health and functions