Aging Healthy
Challenging your brain with puzzles, reading, or learning new skills helps maintain this type of health.
What is cognitive health?
The single largest risk factor for dementia
This iconic British actress, born Julia Wells, holds an EGOT (when she isn't flying with an umbrella)
Who is Julie Andrews?
This generation fought in World War II: More than 16 million Americans served in the military, while those at home (including many women joining the workforce) also contributed to the war effort.
What is the Greatest Generation?
According to guidelines, adults 65 and older should get this many minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per day.
What is 30 minutes?
This 5-letter "A" term refers to the loss of ability to understand or express speech, one of the 5 A's of Alzheimer's.
What is Aphasia?
This beloved actor has shared photos from reunions with his "favorite students" over the years and joined Dancing with the Stars for an emotional tribute by former costar Danielle Fishel, who competed on season 34 in 2025.
Who is William Daniels?
This generation of kids grew up during the post WWII era; their childhoods were also shaped by the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, and the assassinations of both JFK and MLK.
Who are Baby Boomers?
This type of activity is crucial to maintain,, along with strength, balance, and flexibility.
What is aerobic exercise?
This type of dementia, characterized by abnormal protein deposits, is known for causing vivid hallucinations
What is Lewy Body dementia?
When this comedy icon turned 90 in 2023, she told PEOPLE, "I still feel like I'm about 11, but I'm amazed. It sure went fast." She is well known for her role in Annie (1982).
Who is Carol Burnett?
This generation is often considered the first generation to grow up with computers, internet, and smartphones.
What are Millenials?
This theory of aging proposes that the accumulation of metabolic waste leads to organ malfunction.
What is the "wear and tear" theory?
Alzheimer's kills more people in the U.S. than these two top cancers combined
What are breast and prostate cancer?
For his 90th birthday in 2023, this country music icon threw an epic, two-day concert with nearly 36,000 fans that included musical tributes from friends ranging from Snoop Dogg to Miranda Lambert.
Who is Willie Nelson?
This generation are sometimes called "Latchkey Kids" who grew up during high divorce rates and the rise of two-income households, leading to independence and self-care after school. Another common nickname due to their caregiving for both their children and their parents at the same time is "the sandwich generation".
What is Generation X?
These areas are known for having high concentrations of people who reach age 100.
What are "Blue Zones"?
Alzheimer's disease is primarily characterized by the accumulation of these two abnormal proteins. These proteins disrupt cell communication, trigger inflammation, and lead to neuron death.
What are beta amyloid and tau proteins?
A comrade of Queen Elizabeth II, this beloved British TV host and naturalist won an Emmy Award for narrating the 2017 documentary series Blue Planet II.
Who is David Attenborough?
This generation grew up during the Great Depression and were known for being perceived as cautious, conformist, and non-rebellious in contrast to the vocal generations before and after them