Is staying sharp on AARP free?
Is there a fee for the Staying Sharp Brain Health Assessment? Yes, we’re pleased to make available the option to add access to the Brain Health Assessment. The exclusive AARP member price for the assessment is a onetime purchase of $14 for as long as your AARP membership is active.
What is the AARP Staying Sharp program?
Staying Sharp is a program that shows you how to incorporate the six pillars of brain health into your daily life. The pillars follow guidance from the Global Council on Brain Health whose goal is to provide simple steps people can take every day to learn about their brains and live life to the fullest.
How can I increase my AARP concentration?
A study published in January in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found that older adults who remain active have higher levels of brain proteins that enhance connections between neurons. This in turn improves their memory and boosts cognition….Brain-boosting exercises
- Aerobic exercise.
- Weight training.
- Yoga.
- Tai chi.
What are the 6 pillars of brain health?
Lifestyle has a profound impact on your brain health. What you eat and drink, how much you exercise, how well you sleep, the way you socialize, and how you manage stress are all critically important to your brain health.
Which AARP program offers challenges games and activities to incorporate into your daily routine that will benefit your brain?
Introducing Staying Sharp, AARP’s brain health program. We translate the latest science into actions that fit into your daily routine.
What foods are best for the brain?
Foods linked to better brainpower
- Green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene.
- Fatty fish.
- Berries.
- Tea and coffee.
- Walnuts.