From the Hive: Feeding Our Mind

At Hively, we're always on the hunt for the culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. This week, we're focusing on brain health with insights about cognitive changes during retirement, the science behind brain stimulation activities, the powerful MIND diet, and tools to keep your mind sharp.

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• Let’s Talk: Navigating End of Life Conversations
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This Week’s Suggested Reading 📖

• What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?

  Stopping work doesn't just change your schedule—it can dramatically impact your brain health in surprising ways. Discover how thoughtful planning before and during retirement can transform this major life transition into an opportunity for cognitive growth. Click to read at nytimes.com.

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🧠

• Will Stimulating My Brain as I Age Keep It Sharp?

  Puzzles, word games, reading, needlepoint? While the science is still evolving, learn what experts say about what may help keep our brains sharp as we age. Click to read at nytimes.com.

• #1 Diet for Brain Health

  The MIND diet has been ranked one of the best diets of 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for brain health. A recent study found that this hybrid Mediterranean and DASH diet could slash cognitive decline risk by 4%, with even stronger protective effects for women and Black participants. Click to read at health.usnews.com.

This Week’s Resource 🎉

• App: Train Your Brain with Elevate

  Keep your cognitive skills sharp with this award-winning brain training app that offers personalized exercises for memory, focus, math, and reading. The engaging games adapt to your performance and take just minutes a day—making brain health both accessible and enjoyable.

  Online | Click to learn more

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Hively Team