These Kinds of Activities Could Help You Age Better — And They're Not Exercise

A study of 12,862 Australians aged 70+ followed for 11 years found that social and mentally stimulating activities were linked to lower frailty risk.

Joining clubs, maintaining strong support networks, and staying mentally active were all associated with better ageing outcomes.

Activities such as puzzles, chess, and crosswords may help older adults stay stronger and healthier for longer.

The findings suggest that non-exercise habits like social connection and brain-challenging hobbies can support physical health in later life.