Serving up a delicious menu of cognitive care tips to keep your brain sharp and resilient. We're diving into essential practices that can help stave off early memory loss and promote overall brain health.

This week’s BrainFit blog discusses redefining what it means to age. Let go of stereotypes and embrace a mindset that celebrates every stage of life. Remember, it's not about the years you've lived but how you choose to live each day.

Just as we save for retirement to ensure financial stability, we must also invest in our cognitive health to enjoy a fulfilling and independent life. By incorporating brain-boosting habits into our daily routine, we can build a wealth of mental resilience and longevity.

Brain plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, refers to the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and reorganize itself throughout life in response to learning, experience, and injury. This phenomenon underscores the brain's ability to form new neural connections, reorganize existing ones, and even compensate for injury.

Laughter truly is the best medicine—not just for the soul, but also for brain health! From improving mood to reducing stress and even protecting the heart, laughter plays a crucial role in overall well-being. But did you know that the frequency of laughter changes as we age?

Memory can be a funny thing. One day you can remember every detail from a trip ten years ago, and the next, you’re tearing the house apart just to find your glasses. The good news? Memory isn’t fixed; it’s something you can strengthen. And, BrainFit can help. Click in to learn how.

Music is a secret weapon for brain health as we age, whether you’re grooving to old-school rock, swaying to Sinatra, or belting out Broadway show tunes in the shower.

Adding mindfulness to your day is like pressing the mental refresh button. By reducing stress, improving focus, and boosting memory, mindfulness keeps your brain in top shape without the need for fancy apps or complicated routines.

Sleep is more than just a time to rest; it’s a crucial period when our brains work behind the scenes to enhance memory, mood, cognitive function, and even resilience.

In this fun 2-minute read, check out nine things you can do to build a mighty brain.

Staying young while growing older isn’t just about avoiding wrinkles; it’s about keeping your mind as sharp, curious, and energetic as it was when you were convinced you could climb every tree in the neighborhood.

When we encounter difficulties, our brains are presented with opportunities to grow. Research shows that overcoming adversity strengthens neural connections and fosters neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself.

You’re never too old to dream, and definitely never too old to set a new goal. Setting new goals keeps your brain spry, flexible, and excited—and gives your brain a reason to keep growing.

As we roll into 2025, let’s talk about setting resolutions for the most underated powerhouse you own—your brain. Here’s a guide to supercharge your brainpower and mental wellness in 2025.

Add a family member with emerging memory challenges to your holiday festivities, and things can get…interesting. Luckily, with a bit of humor, a dash of patience, and a sprinkle of planning, you can create a celebration everyone will enjoy.

Neuroplasticity is the incredible ability of the brain to adapt, reorganize, and form new neural connections throughout life. This adaptability is what allows us to rewire old thought patterns, learn new skills, and recover from injuries.

Crack the code to sneaking brain-boosting learning into your daily life with “Curiosity Snacks” and “Skill Power-ups.” Life never stops teaching, so you’d better not stop learning. And, learning new things keeps your brain sharp, resilient, and ready to ace life’s next surprise quiz.

Thanksgiving may have passed, but the spirit of gratitude doesn’t need to end with the leftovers. Fostering positive emotions can be as vital to cognitive wellness as physical fitness or mental exercises.

Discovering that your memory isn’t as sharp as it once was can be unsettling. But it’s also an opportunity to adopt proactive strategies to maintain and even improve brain health. Following are practical steps to empower yourself and adapt positively.

The smartest investment you can make is in that beautiful brain of yours. Think of it as “cognitive compounding!”