Explore 7 Ways to Support Heart and Brain Health

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The message keeps getting clearer: What’s good for the heart is good for the brain. Read this article for a deep dive into findings shared in a report by the Global Council on Brain Health, including recommendations for adults age 50 and older that may help preserve brain health. Ready to get started? Visit AARP® Staying Sharp® for more information on supporting brain health as you age.

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Keeping it simple can help. Try picking two or three easy habits and sticking with them each night. About 30 minutes before bed, dim the lights and put screens away. You might read a few pages of a book or do some gentle stretches to help your body relax. A warm bath or a cup of caffeine-free herbal tea can signal it’s time to wind down. Finish with a brief breathing exercise—inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four—and then head to bed. Which of these feels most doable for you tonight?