Overview
Exercise, sleep, hearing, nutrition, social connection, vascular health, and cognitive activity all influence day-to-day function.
Highest-value actions
- Regular aerobic exercise
- Treating hearing loss
- Treating sleep apnea and improving sleep
- Controlling blood pressure and diabetes
- Staying socially engaged
- Reducing alcohol
How to start
Choose one change and build it into the daily routine before adding another. Consistency matters more than intensity.
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Medically reviewed. Last reviewed August 2026. This page is educational information, not individualized medical advice.