AARP conducted a survey among adults age 18+ to understand the link between healthy behaviors and mental well-being.

Additional interviews were conducted among African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian adults age 18+.

The data is weighted to reflect Current Population Survey and American Community Survey benchmarks.

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For more information, contact Chuck Rainville atGRainville@aarp.orgor (202) 434-6295.

For media inquiries, contact Greg Phillips atGPhillips@aarp.orgor (202) 434-2544.

Adults 65-plus are at greatest risk.

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2017 Brain Health and Nutrition Survey

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