I'm in my 50s, and my brain fog scares me. Now I'm doing everything I can to give my memory a boost.

The author said she started performing stand-up comedy to help her brain stay sharp.

Courtesy of Holly Rizzuto Palker

• My memory isn't what it used to be, and I've started to worry about my cognitive function as I age.
• I've started saying '"yes" to a lot of things, hoping staying active will keep my brain sharp.
• These days, I do stand-up comedy, take drum lessons, and attend tap classes.

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