Age-Friendly University

News You Can Use to Age Well

Scholars across the University of South Florida’s campuses conduct research you can use to maintain or improve the quality of your life. We condense selected research papers into brief newsletters that highlight why the research is worth knowing about.  

You can find them here:

The first edition of “New You Can Use to Age Well” is out. This one focusing on how exercise helps your brain.
https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/school-of-aging-studies-launches-monthly-tips-for-aging-well.aspx

How Exercise and Weight Impact Brain Health
Even light physical activity is associated with better brain health, and the effect is greater for those with excess weight.