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the feel-good chemicals that increase good overall sleep.

• Rest. Try to get eight hours of sleep a night. A good

night’s sleep rejuvenates the mind as well as the body.

• Play board games or card games with friends. You’ll

enjoy the benefits of improved brain health as well as

social interaction, which are all important to healthy aging.

• Write down your worries. Journaling what worries you

may help pinpoint the real core of a problem so you

can work on it more objectively.

• Take time out for yourself. Engage in activities

that make you feel energized and rejuvenated. That may

be as simple as taking a quiet walk, practicing yoga or

learning a new hobby.

The important thing is to find things to do that give you pleasure

instead of sitting around worrying. You can manage stress by

averting your attention to new lifestyle choices. This will help you

live a better life while coping with life’s pitfalls.

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