Here is something most people never think about: the way you handle stress — and how good you are at keeping promises to yourself — may actually affect your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease. A new research review published in Frontiers in Neurology looked at decades of studies on personality and brain health. The findings are eye-opening. And the good news? They point to things you can actually change.

Extensive research demonstrates that quitting smoking provides significant health benefits for older adults, even for those who have smoked for decades. These benefits span mortality reduction, cognitive preservation, cardiovascular health, and quality of life.

As the world’s top authority on sports medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) sets the global standard for fitness and clinical exercise advice. They have recently published new strength training guidelines that offer clear, proven advice for healthy adults. Updated after 17 years, these guidelines simplify workouts to build muscle and mobility for better brain and body health.

Social connection is not a “nice-to-have” extra in life — it is as vital to our health as food, water, and sleep. Our relationships profoundly shape how long we live, how well our brains function, and how we feel day to day.