https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Friendships-and-Brain-Health/m-p/2561876#M931 <P><SPAN>From early life, a healthy brain relies on relationships. Whether it’s with lifelong friends or new neighbors, staying socially connected can have unexpected benefits. Research indicates that social connection and engagement may reduce the risk of dementia and support better brain function.&nbsp;<A title="Social Connections May Support Cognitive Function" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/articles/social-activity-brain/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-friend" target="_self">Read this article</A> to better understand how social connection may support cognitive function. Visit <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">AARP® Staying Sharp®</A>&nbsp;for more information on brain health.</SPAN></P> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:32:04 GMT AARPMaggie 2024-07-10T13:32:04Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Friendships-and-Brain-Health/m-p/2561876#M931 <P><SPAN>From early life, a healthy brain relies on relationships. Whether it’s with lifelong friends or new neighbors, staying socially connected can have unexpected benefits. Research indicates that social connection and engagement may reduce the risk of dementia and support better brain function.&nbsp;<A title="Social Connections May Support Cognitive Function" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/articles/social-activity-brain/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-friend" target="_self">Read this article</A> to better understand how social connection may support cognitive function. Visit <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">AARP® Staying Sharp®</A>&nbsp;for more information on brain health.</SPAN></P> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:32:04 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/Friendships-and-Brain-Health/m-p/2561876#M931 AARPMaggie 2024-07-10T13:32:04Z