A billiards player lines up their shot on a pool table during competition at the 2025 National Senior Games.

The Recipe for Protecting Brain Health

By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Society tells us that cognitive decline is a given as we age. Science is showing otherwise. Like all older adults, Senior Games athletes want to remain independent as long as possible. Taking care of your mental well-being and brain health will help you do that,

Reggie Howze power walking and smiling during a race.

Reggie Howze Reinvents Himself after Midlife “Eye Opener”

July 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Reggie Howze, 81 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Power Walk If you don’t believe you are

A disc golf player throws a disc during the National Senior Games.

Men’s Self-Care: A Key to Longevity and Active Aging

By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being People are living longer than ever before, yet men continue to have shorter lifespans than women. On average, women live five years longer than men. Men have higher death rates from heart disease, certain cancers and suicide. Multiple factors contribute to differences in life expectancy.

Sylvana Airan poses holding her table tennis paddle. Behind her is a long row of table tennis tables and people playing.

A Costume Contest, a Paddle and Table Tennis Across Continents

June 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Sylvana Airan, 72 Lincoln, Nebraska Table Tennis When Sylvana Airan was growing up

An older adult runner smiles proudly while receiving a medal at the 2025 National Senior Games.

Ways to Advocate for Your Health

By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being May is Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a reminder to take charge of your health. Older adults are living longer than ever; however, the number of healthy years lived has not kept pace. Actively “championing” your health by advocating

Athlete Maximilian Cavalli flexes his arm muscles while smiling and wearing two medals from the National Senior Games.

“Max” Recovery

May 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Maximilian “Max” Cavalli, 64 Scarborough, Maine Powerlifting and Cycling All senior athletes experience illness, injuries or other setbacks. Many, like powerlifter and cyclist Maximilian Cavalli, say their fitness lifestyle helped them make a successful comeback. Some challenges are more difficult to overcome, and Maximilian

Invest in Preventive Health to Stay in the Game

By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being As a Senior Games athlete, you are already getting health benefits from participating in sports. Staying active goes a long way toward lowering your risk for chronic disease and keeping you feeling strong. But even the most dedicated athletes aren’t immune to injuries, illness, or

Bonita Robbins points to her name on a large green wall with the names of all of the athletes competing in the 2025 National Senior Games.

Promise Made, Promise Kept

April 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Bonita Robins, 87 Topeka, Kansas Bowling, Cornhole “Long Live the Challenge” is the motto of the National Senior Games, and the athletes who keep coming back to compete for decades are our best examples for active aging. 87-year-old Bonita Robins is amazed she has

Mark Smith smiles broadly while waiting for a cycling race he is participating in to start.

Considering Senior Games? “Don’t Wait Until You Feel Ready”

Are you looking for a new challenge or spark after 50? Do you want to make a change for your health or find community? During National Senior Games Week sponsored by CareScout, we’re sharing the stories of two athletes – Mark and Stefanie – who found more than they ever imagined through Senior Games. Their

Humana Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games

Senior athletes train with discipline and purpose — and for 20 years, Humana, Inc. has matched that commitment as presenting sponsor of the National Senior Games. CLEARWATER, Fla. – The National Senior Games Association announced Wednesday that Humana will return as the presenting sponsor of the 2027 and 2029 National Senior Games, a biennial multi-sport