Dana G. SmithAug 2, 2026 – 5.00amHow you treat your body and brain in your midlife years, loosely defined as 40 to 60, can hugely influence how you age in the decades to come.The seeds for many age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia, are sown in middle age, so it’s important to start thinking about prevention early. And it takes a lifetime of healthy habits, not just a few weeks, to move the needle on your longevity.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles