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It’s important to keep your brain active to prevent cognitive decline.

NBC special anchor Maria Shriver follows advice from neuroscientists and tries to do her daily chores and activities with her non-dominant hand. She’ll brush her teeth or comb her hair with her left hand instead of her right hand to mix herself up a little bit. Another version of this strategy is to change your driving habits: If you always use the same route to go to work, switch it up and take another road. “Do it to confuse your daily routine and keep yourself thinking,” Shriver said.

Follow the link to find out Al Roker’s tip for keeping his brain sharp.
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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.
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The rise of superbugs — bacteria resistant to powerful modern drugs — has public health officials scrambling for a solution. There are now more superbugs, fewer treatment options and fewer people who know how to treat them, experts say.

It’s important to remember that just because you're exposed to a superbug doesn’t mean it’s going to cause an infection in you. But some people are more vulnerable and should take precautions.

Follow the link to learn one question you should ask your doctor to find out your risk.
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Matthew Perry is selling his $35 million 'mansion in the sky' penthouse
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The sandwich will feature marinara sauce and provolone cheese on meatballs made by Beyond Meat.
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