Abstract
While most if not all individuals seek to age successfully, factors that influence cognitive aging are just beginning to be understood. In years past, it was believed that genetic factors played a primary role in cognitive longevity, but it is now known that various lifestyle factors play an important role in successful cognitive and general aging. The present chapter aims to review lifestyle factors that contribute to cognitive health in older adults. In particular, we review research examining the role of exercise, sleep, diet and vascular health, and attitudes and stereotypes about aging on cognition in elders. We also discuss the impact of various cognitive, social, community-based, and multimodal- interventions on cognitive health. We conclude with recommended future research and intervention-oriented directions that may further our understanding and promotion of successful cognitive aging.
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