Well-being and quality of life
Why Learning Piano at 65 Builds More Neural Connections Than Playing Songs You Already Know
Contrary to popular belief, simply ‘keeping busy’ with puzzles or brain games is not the most effective way to protect your brain as you age. The brain grows most not from repeating familiar tasks, but from the struggle of learning…
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Why Social Ties Add 7 Years to Your Life: A Gerontologist’s Guide to Thriving After 65
The stark truth is that the quality and variety of your relationships after 65 have a greater impact on your lifespan than many well-known health factors, including obesity and air pollution. Your body responds biologically to different types of social…
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Why Does Learning Something New at 70 Protect Your Brain Better Than Repeating What You Know?
While it’s comforting to lean on lifelong expertise, true cognitive protection in later life doesn’t come from repeating what you already know. Scientific evidence shows that the brain benefits most from the challenge of neurological novelty—learning something genuinely new that…
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Why Do Some People Over 70 Have More Energy Than Those Half Their Age?
The widespread belief that profound energy decline is an inevitable part of ageing is a damaging myth; it’s a manageable condition, not a life sentence. Sustained vitality comes from strategically managing your body’s energy systems, not just fighting the calendar….
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