ESPYour birth certificate may show 65, but your brain might be functioning as if it were ten years younger -- or older -- depending on the experiences and habits that shape your daily life.
A team at the University of Florida reports that optimism, regular high-quality sleep, strong social ties and similar positive influences are closely connected to healthier brain profiles. Their findings indicate that lifestyle choices and stress management can meaningfully affect the rate of brain aging, even among individuals who live with chronic pain.
"These are things that people have some level of control over," said Jared Tanner, Ph.D., a research associate professor of clinical and health psychology at the University of Florida and one of the study's leaders. "You can learn how to perceive stress differently. Poor sleep is very treatable. Optimism can be practiced." Know more: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251214100933.htm
