A new 20-year Brandeis study shows that expecting to age well predicts fewer physical limitations and a longer life — because a positive outlook drives healthier habits.

Verywell Health asked BrainSavers founder Dr. Paul Bendheim about a new study where a year of regular aerobic exercise kept adults’ brains about a year younger on MRI. Here’s his take — and why he’s been saying it for 25 years.

Most brain‑health advice says, “Sit less, move more.” That’s still true—but a major study shows something else is just as important: what you do while you’re sitting. Researchers found that passive sitting, like zoning out in front of the TV, is linked to a higher risk of dementia—but mentally active sitting, like reading or using a computer, is linked to a lower risk.

An article in TC JewFolk highlights how Mah Jongg can support better cognitive health in older adults by combining mental challenge with social connection. The game is more than a pastime; it gives aging adults a way to stay engaged, think strategically, and build the kind of community that supports healthier brains and healthier lives. With

Most of us think of Alzheimer’s as something that “just happens” in our 70s or 80s. In reality, the changes that lead to Alzheimer’s usually begin quietly in midlife—often 20 to 30 years before the first noticeable memory problems. Understanding this earlier timeline is empowering because it means the choices you make in your 40s, 50s, and 60s can meaningfully influence your brain health later on.