How to keep your mind sharp as you age

Mental sharpness is not fixed. Like fitness, it responds to how you live, and many of the habits that protect it are the same ones that protect your body.

Sleep does the quiet work

Sleep is when the brain consolidates memory and clears waste. Protecting a consistent sleep routine is one of the most valuable things you can do for long-term cognitive health.

Stay engaged

The brain holds on to what it uses. Learning new things, staying socially connected and keeping mentally active all help maintain sharpness over time.

Mind and body move together

Physical activity, good nutrition and managing stress all support mental wellbeing. The health of your body and the health of your mind are closely linked, and each one supports the other.

The ULTM8 assessment includes Mind as one of its eight pillars, so you can see how your mental wellbeing fits into your overall healthspan.