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As people live longer, the need for clear, trustworthy information on brain and cognitive health is greater than ever. Launched in 2015, the Global Council on Brain Health is an independent collaborative of scientists, clinicians, scholars and policy experts convened by AARP to provide the foremost thinking on what people and professionals can do to maintain and improve brain health. The goal of the Council is to translate scientific research into actionable recommendations for the public that will help drive behavior change in individuals across communities and cultures. This symposium will feature leading researchers from the UK, US and Canada to highlight recommendations issued by the Council. It will showcase three consensus documents generated by the Council that are based on the latest research advancements. Particular emphasis will be placed on Council recommendations that are aimed at improving brain health in three areas: physical exercise, sleep and social engagement. In sum, this symposium brings together leaders at the forefront of this international effort to discuss the scientific and policy dimensions of brain health.