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Health Tip: Strengthening Your Brain
By LadyLively on August 20, 2014
A healthy lifestyle can help keep your brain sharp as you age, preventing cognitive decline.
The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to stay mentally sharp as you get older:
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet and maintain a healthy body weight.
- Get regular exercise, aiming for 30 minutes of exercise, at least five days per week.
- Join a club, play a sport, volunteer or visit frequently with friends.
- Read frequently, work puzzles and play memory games.
Source: HealthDay
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