Side view of cheerful senior sportsman standing with ball and racket and preparing to serve ball on court in daytime
Side view of cheerful senior sportsman standing with ball and racket and preparing to serve ball on court in daytime — August 10, 2026

Play for Brain Health: The Secret to Ageless Cognition

I get younger every year. No, really. At 85, I’m still climbing, still creating, and still pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. And the secret isn't some magic potion or a fancy diet. It's the simple, profound power of play – specifically, the kind of playful movement that keeps your body guessing and your brain buzzing.

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Stephen Jepson is 85 — and still teaching the world to move

His video program walks you through the exact playful exercises in this article — balance, coordination, and brain challenges you can do at home, at any age. Gentle, fun, and proven.

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Photo by Anna Shvets • Published August 10, 2026