Three ways to keep your mind sharp in the years ahead
Here are three simple things you can do today to promote brain health.
You don’t need hours every day to keep your brain in top form. Here are some fun and easy activities you can do any day of the week.
Plan a date with a friend
Staying connected with others can support your mental health and overall well-being.
Try scheduling a weekly lunch date. If you don’t live near friends or family members, a weekly FaceTime or phone call is a great way to stay in touch.
Break out the board games
Games and puzzles aren’t just fun — they can also help keep your mind engaged. Whether it’s a board game night with friends or a few rounds of solitaire, these activities help support memory and thinking skills. And they’re easy to do anytime.
Work up a sweat
Staying active is good for your mind. Physical activity supports your ability to think, learn, and solve problems.
To get moving, walk around your neighborhood, hike with a friend, or go to the gym. You can use your One Pass® fitness benefit1 to find indoor workout classes — at no extra cost.
Your fitness benefit also offers comprehensive brain-training activities to help improve memory, attention, processing speed, navigation, and social and people skills.
Get started today at YourOnePass.com.
Dr. Ramos says: Keep up with health screenings! Staying on top of the health checks and screenings recommended for your age, gender, and personal health history is an important way to support both your brain and overall health.
1One Pass is a voluntary program offered by an independent company. The One Pass program varies by plan/area.
Independence Blue Cross offers PPO, HMO_POS, and HMO Medicare Advantage plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Independence Blue Cross PPO, HMO-POS, and HMO Medicare Advantage plans depends on contract renewal.
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