In a shocking revelation, scientists have discovered a whopping 17 things you can do to avoid turning into a bewildered zombie in your golden years. Yes, you heard that right By modifying these simple risk factors, you can brave the impending doom of strokes, dementia, and depression all at once. It's not like you have to become a superhuman or anything; just a few tweaks like managing your blood pressure, staying socially active, and avoiding that one aunt at family gatherings.

According to experts, starting with just one or two of these changes can make a huge difference. For instance, instead of binge-watching Netflix all day, try binge-watching Netflix while on a treadmill. It's all about multitasking Another effective strategy is rewriting your bucket list to include things like "get slightly less lost in the mall" and "try to remember my cat's name." These small steps can apparently lower your risk of all three conditions, so go ahead and give them a shot. After all, you've got nothing to lose but your sanity