Memory-Boosting Match Game

This simple game helps to strengthen the front and back of the brain, which work together to improve memory capacity.

A great way to keep your memory strong is matching games. This simple game helps to strengthen the front and back of the brain, which work together to improve our memory capacity. The best part: It's fun for the whole family.

Each of these cards has Dr. Oz's face on it, but each card is a little different. Print and cut out each picture and match them together as quickly as you can. Take 1 to 2 minutes each day and see how far you get. Simple as that!

You can play this game with your family at dinner, in your car or by yourself. Have something fun to try with your family tonight.

Match Game Front

Print the full version of the front.

Match Game Back

Print the full version of the back.

How to Safely Make Lifestyle Changes With Type 2 Diabetes

Gain control of your disease while still protecting your heart

If you're overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes, a new study reveals how to make lifestyle changes that will help you safely gain control of your disease and still protect your heart.

Researchers published a study in Diabetes Care that took a second — and more in-depth — look at data from the NIH's Look AHEAD study. They found that for 85% of people in that study, lifestyle interventions that triggered weight loss and increased physical activity reduced potential cardiovascular problems. Such lifestyle interventions also help reduce the risks for diabetes, dementia and some cancers and strengthen the immune system.

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