Mind & Mood
Brain Health and Memory
Keep your mind sharp and engaged
This is general education, not medical advice. Everyone is different, so always talk with your own doctor before making changes to your health, activity, or medications.
The brain stays capable of learning throughout life. Staying active, social, and curious, along with good sleep and a healthy heart, all help protect memory and thinking. Small daily habits add up over the years.
What you can do
- Keep learning, whether a language, a game, or a new hobby
- Stay physically active, since what is good for the heart helps the brain
- Stay socially connected, which protects thinking
- Protect your sleep and manage blood pressure and hearing
Watch and learn
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Mayo ClinicQuestions to ask your doctor
- Are my memory changes normal for my age?
- Could a medication or condition be affecting my memory?
- What can I do to protect my brain health?
When to call your doctor
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life or repeating questions
- Getting lost in familiar places or trouble with words
