5 Lessons on Staying Sharp

At Hively, we’re always on the hunt for the culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. This week, we’re diving into brain health, reducing exposure to microplastics, and a free app to stream films from home.

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This Week’s Suggested Reading 📖

• How to Keep Your Mind and Body Sharp in Retirement: 5 Lessons from the World’s Best Studies
  This evidence-backed guide compiles findings from top international studies to reveal how retirement can affect everything from brain health to social connection. Discover five powerful (and practical) takeaways—from finding renewed purpose to protecting your cognitive health—that can help you thrive in this next chapter. Click to read at sciencefocus.com.

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🧠

• Microplastics: Are Your Everyday Choices Quietly Harming You?
  From invisible microplastics to unregulated chemicals in beauty products, the everyday items we use may be quietly impacting our health. In this podcast, Jill Czarnik, co-founder of The Tribalist, unpacks the science behind environmental toxins—and more importantly, how to reduce your exposure with simple, sustainable swaps. Click to listen at ageist.com.

This Week’s Resource 🎉

• App: Stream films for free with Kanopy
  Access thousands of films for free using your library card, right from the comfort of your own device.
  Online | Click to learn more

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