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An editorial library, for the questions worth asking.

Ipanema publishes original writing on aging, care, brain health, identity, and the questions aging gay men live with. The library is free, public, and growing. It is one of the ways Ipanema gives back to the communities it serves.

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How to Protect Your Brain Health as a Gay Man Over 50: A Step-by-Step Guide

As gay men live longer, cognitive health becomes increasingly personal and important. Dementia affects a significant portion of adults over 80, and the risk increases steeply with age. For gay men planning for lives that may extend into their 80s and beyond, understanding what protects cognitive function — and acting on that understanding — is essential planning for decades of vitality and independence.

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The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise for Gay Men Over 50

The relationship between physical exercise and mental health is among the most robustly documented findings in all of health research. Regular exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, improves cognitive function, increases stress resilience, and enhances overall wellbeing — with effect sizes that rival antidepressant medications for mild to moderate depression.

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