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Be Social

Stay connected! Being social is one of the pillars of brain health. There are various ways you can incorporate the pillars of brain health to your everyday life — having meaningful social connections is one of them.

 

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 being social. Don’t shy away from connecting with friends for a game night or planning a fun group fitness activity.

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