All About Brain Health: Move, Sleep, Play

At Hively, we're always on the hunt for the culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. With World Brain Day (July 22) around the corner, we’re zooming in on the three lifestyle levers that research says matter most for lifelong cognitive vitality: move, sleep, and play.

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• Let's Talk: Planning for Solo Aging
  What does it mean to grow older on your own? In this peer-led conversation, we’ll explore both the emotional and practical sides of solo aging, from building a reliable support network to planning for housing, healthcare, and more.
  Thu 7/24 at 2pm ET | Sign-up here

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This Week’s Suggested Reading 📖

• Move — Why Even Small Bouts of Exercise Matter
  Fitness goals can sound overwhelming, but a Johns Hopkins study of nearly 90,000 smartwatch wearers says otherwise: squeeze in just 35-70 brisk minutes a week—about five minutes a day—and dementia risk plunged by up to 60 percent. Click to read at publichealth.jhu.edu.

• Sleep — Too Much Sleep Can Hurt Cognitive Performance
  Too much sleep can hurt cognitive performance. When nightly shut-eye stretched beyond nine hours, memory and attention slipped—particularly in older adults with depression. Researchers call 7–8 hours the “Goldilocks zone” for brain health. Click to read at uthscsa.edu.

• Play — 4 Worthwhile Brain Games for Older Adults
  If Sudoku, Scrabble, or chess is already part of your routine, keep going.
  UCLA Health spotlights four brain-training staples that boost executive function and verbal memory, leaving players testing up to eight “brain-years” younger. Click to read at uclahealth.org.

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🧠

• 6 Brain-Boosting Habits to Harness Neuroplasticity
  Neuroscientists confirm the brain can remodel itself at any age, and a fresh Harvard Health primer spells out six ways to make that happen. Think 150 minutes of brisk movement a week, Mediterranean-style meals, 7–9 hours of sleep, new-skill learning, daily stress-taming mindfulness, and regular social connection. Click to read at health.harvard.edu.

This Week’s Resource 🎉

• The Science of Sleep and Dreams: Course by New Scientist Academy

  Struggling with restless nights or curious about your dreams? New Scientist Academy's sleep science course offers expert insights and practical tips for better rest—featuring renowned specialists and interactive learning.

  All Year Round | Click to learn more.

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