Many factors contribute to emotional well-being and brain fitness. Staying mentally active and socially engaged with family and friends helps maintain and strengthen brain health and memory.
Strong social connections are important for our physical and mental well-being. Making connections with neighbors can reduce social isolation and be transformative for everyone!
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Whether we are young or old, we need social intereaction to thrive. Research is now showing the especially harmful health consequences on older adults associated with chronic isolation and loneliness.
Certain healthy behaviors--staying mentally active, remaining socially engaged with family and friends, engaging in regular physical activity and eating a heart-health diet-- benefit your body and your brain.