Vaccines that raise the good HDL cholesterol will become available, and implanting genes, or gene therapy, will repair damage after a heart attack. Well, that's when a lifetime of upkeep comes into plays. And it's never too late to start. With that, he says, comes better quality of life. While you're pumping that iron and running those laps, you're doing both your heart and your brain some good, Roush says.
Physical exercise is well documented to reduce the risk of heart disease.
It also helps to make a commitment to lifelong learning. Keeping your brain active encourages new connections to grow between cells, protecting your brainpower as you age. That doesn't necessarily have to mean a lifetime of night classes. You're always learning something new, always working your brain. Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age.