https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Play-Time-for-Grownups/m-p/2537781#M896 <P>When was the last time you played tag, jumped rope, colored outside the lines or dove into a ball pit? While childhood play is essential for brain development, <A title="Finding Time for Play May Help Keep Your Brain Healthy and Protect Your Memory" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/articles/playtime-adults/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-play" target="_self">a little&nbsp;adult play</A> may also have benefits, research suggests. Bottom line: Building fun into your day may ease stress, strengthen social ties, and support mood. <A title="AARP® Staying Sharp®" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/about/brain-health/what-do-i-get/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-BH" target="_self">Visit AARP® Staying Sharp®</A> for more information on brain health.</P> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:00:20 GMT AARPMaggie 2024-02-07T21:00:20Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Play-Time-for-Grownups/m-p/2537781#M896 <P>When was the last time you played tag, jumped rope, colored outside the lines or dove into a ball pit? While childhood play is essential for brain development, <A title="Finding Time for Play May Help Keep Your Brain Healthy and Protect Your Memory" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/articles/playtime-adults/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-play" target="_self">a little&nbsp;adult play</A> may also have benefits, research suggests. Bottom line: Building fun into your day may ease stress, strengthen social ties, and support mood. <A title="AARP® Staying Sharp®" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/about/brain-health/what-do-i-get/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-BH" target="_self">Visit AARP® Staying Sharp®</A> for more information on brain health.</P> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:00:20 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Play-Time-for-Grownups/m-p/2537781#M896 AARPMaggie 2024-02-07T21:00:20Z