10/21/2026
Keeping your mind active doesn’t always mean doing something by yourself.
Think about everything your brain does during a good conversation. You listen, remember, interpret, respond, laugh, ask questions, tell stories, and sometimes reconsider what you thought you knew.
Social connection gives us opportunities to encounter different ideas and experiences while keeping us engaged with the world around us.
Call the friend you haven’t talked to lately. Join a group. Take a class. Volunteer. Teach someone something you know. Spend time with people who make you laugh and think.
Sometimes doing something good for your brain can also be very good for your heart.