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We asked 7 experts about healthy brain aging—and they all said this one habit matters most

While their top advice stood out, they also pointed to a handful of other daily decisions that make a difference over time.

Want to improve your memory? The right type of exercise can give it a boost

A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.
NBC Connecticut

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it

“Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at ...
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6 unconventional balance exercises that challenge your brain, too

And they're actually pretty fun.
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8 Ways Strength Training Can Help You Age Stronger and Healthier

Discover how strength training can slow aging, boost energy, protect your heart and brain, and help you stay strong, healthy, ...

Is Brain Health the Next Healthcare Frontier?

Arianna Huffington breaks down the impact of daily behaviors on brain health.
The Monterey County Herald

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may ...