Certain healthy behaviors--staying mentally active, remaining socially engaged with family and friends, engaging in regular physical activity and eating a heart-health diet-- benefit your body and your brain.

Ben King, Founder of Armor Down, offers 20 reasons on why to practice mindfulness.

Brain fitness is vital throughout your lifetime to stay mentally sharp and help improve the functioning of the brain. These practical tips from brainHQ can guide you toward a sharper memory and brain re-engagement.

The article discusses how Virginian's can help keep their brain healthy later in life.

There are many lifestyle choices you can make to maintain your overall health as well as your brain health as you age. 

Learn more about a holistic self-care plan that encompasses the mind, body and spirit. 

Whether we are young or old, we need social intereaction to thrive. Research is now showing the especially harmful health consequences on older adults associated with chronic isolation and loneliness.

The winter months can be hard to navigate for older active adults. The cold weather and not-so-safe conditions outside all contribute to higher levels of depression during the winter months.

Strong social connections are important for our physical and mental well-being. Making connections with neighbors can reduce social isolation and be transformative for everyone!

With the help of LeadingAge New York, LeadingAge Virginia has compiled a list of online resources for seniors and loved ones to use while practicing social distancing.

The National Institute on Aging discusses the importance of participating in activies you enjoy and how they can impact a longer, happier life.

You can take the Connect2Affect Self-Assessment for social isolation for yourself or someone you know. 

Good overall health may help to maintain good brain health. These tips may help you stay active and healthy, physically and mentally. 

Research has shown that people who feel "young at heart" have more gray matter in their brains.