What lifestyle practices aid super agers?

Super agers engage in specific lifestyle practices that help maintain their cognitive and physical functions as they age. Andrew Huberman highlights a few key activities and habits that support this:

1. Regular Engagement in Challenges: Super agers consistently take on cognitive and physical challenges. This engagement helps maintain activity in the anterior mid cingulate cortex, a brain region linked to cognitive resilience and longevity. This could include activities like cycling, cold plunges, or social interactions that challenge the brain and body regularly, rather than a singular focus on one activity like crossword puzzles 1.

2. Healthy Lifestyle Habits: Research indicates that people who maintain four to six healthy lifestyle factors perform much better on memory tests compared to those who don't. These factors include physical exercise, adequate sleep, social engagement, a low-inflammatory diet, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol intake. These activities collectively support cognitive health and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline 2.

By following these practices, super agers are able to preserve their cognitive abilities and overall health well into their later years.