Video: 3 tips for not acting your age By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details Do you know what's getting old? The phrase "I'm getting old." You know you're more than a number. The fact is, there's a lot you can do to stay sharp no matter your age if you put your mind to it. Watch to see what the experts recommend for keeping your brain powerful. Show transcript 3 tips for not acting your age #1: Hit the dance floor. Exercise can slow the effects of aging on your brain. #2: Pick up a ukulele. Or a French class. Or a camera. Learning keeps your brain flexible. #3: Make a date. Being social prevents the isolation linked to heart and brain diseases. Guidance from the experts in neurology and neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. Show references Malhotra R, et al. Loneliness and health expectancy among older adults: A longitudinal population-based study. Journal of the American Geriatric Society. 2021; doi:10.1111/jgs.17343. Nakou A, et al. Loneliness, social isolation, and living alone: A comprehensive systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of mortality risks in older adults. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. 2025; doi:10.1007/s40520-024-02925-1. Finley AJ, et al. Affective neuroscience of loneliness: Potential mechanisms underlying the association between perceived social isolation, health, and well-being. Journal of Psychiatry and Brain Science. 2022; doi:10.20900/jpbs.20220011. Fielding RA, et al. Biomarkers of cellular senescence predict the onset of mobility disability and are reduced by physical activity in older adults. Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2024; doi:10.1093/gerona/glad257. Evans IEM, et al. Social isolation and cognitive function in later life: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Alzheimers Disease. 2019; doi:10.3233/JAD-180501. Ware C, et al. Does second language learning promote neuroplasticity in aging? A systematic review of cognitive and neuroimaging studies. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2021; doi:10.3389/fnagi.2021.706672. VID-20412361