Understanding
Articles about understanding in aging & longevity.
How the Brain Ages: What Changes and What Doesn't
Aging affects the brain in complex ways. While some cognitive functions decline, others remain stable or even improve. Learn about the neuroscience of brain aging and strategies to maintain cognitive health.
Why Memory Changes as We Age (And What You Can Do About It)
Memory changes as we age, but not all changes are negative. Discover the science behind age-related memory shifts and how to support your brain health.
Cognitive Reserve: Your Brain's Hidden Buffer Against Decline
Cognitive reserve helps explain why some people maintain sharp minds into old age. Learn how lifestyle choices build this hidden buffer against cognitive decline.
Cognitive Changes After 50: What to Expect
The brain does change with age—but not in the ways many people fear. A science-based guide to which abilities decline, which improve, and how to tell normal aging from concerning symptoms.