Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: Cognitive decline — though not inevitable — becomes more of a risk as we get older. And for Black people, the risk is greater. Black adults age 55 and ...

There are a few reasons for this. For starters, researchers still don’t know what an optimal microbiome looks like — the research isn’t there yet. So while you can find out which microbes are in your ...

Your gut microbiome is not a fan of all that salt. Eating a high-sodium diet was linked to an unhealthy shift in the composition of the gut microbiome of six people ages 28 to 49 in a study published ...

Food labels provide a lot of information that can be confusing to interpret. Familiarizing yourself with the basics can help you make healthier choices. Reading food labels was associated with ...

Staying Sharp is an online program from AARP offering content about brain health, challenges, brain-friendly recipes, articles and activities.

The Science Staying Sharp follows guidance from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH), which provides trusted information on how lifestyle may impact peoples’ brain health, along with ...

Staying Sharp offers content about brain health with challenges, healthy recipes, articles and activities. Plus, enjoy fun games!

Four out of five older adults take a dietary supplement. Those are the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients — B12, fish oil, CoQ10 — that people take, usually in a pill or capsule, with ...

Access to Staying Sharp is available to users who sign up for a free aarp.org account. It’s not an AARP membership, but it gets you access to the Cognitive Assessment and much of the content and ...

What Is Staying Sharp? Staying Sharp is a program that brings focus to the science around brain health. Did you know research shows lifestyle behaviors may have a significant impact on brain health?

Digital Declutter Challenge Technology keeps us connected with others and on top of world events. But it can be a lot. With the right strategies, you can shift from being distracted by digital tools ...

Having a strong social circle, connecting with friends, volunteering in your community and maintaining family ties is good for you. Staying Sharp provides you with information on the importance of ...