The brain can improve at any age

You're never too old to learn and exercise your brain! Common misconceptions suggest that our cognitive abilities only decline with age. Not so! A new study from the University of Texas shows that the brain can improve even after age 90. The researchers' discovery was published on May 2, 2026 in Scientific ReportsThis work highlights the importance of continuing to care for one's cognitive abilities throughout life. It introduces a new tool for measuring brain health at any age: the BrainHealth Index.

Comparing the individual to themselves to better measure their brain health