The European capital of cool that keeps getting cooler
CNN
Portugal's beautiful capital is a magnet for young travelers thanks to affordable rents, great nightlife and gorgeous streets, but the city's buzz and confidence are also rooted in the traditions that give it its soul.
(CNN) — Lisbon is in the midst of a renaissance. The latest European capital of cool's affordable rents, great nightlife and gorgeous streets -- which wind high into the hills from the River Tagus -- have seen younger travelers arrive in their droves in recent years, enjoying extended stays thanks to dedicated "digital nomad" visas.
As a result, the city has taken on a youthful, multicultural and international vibe, helping to pull in tourists from around the globe in the process.
It isn't just those looking to live and work here that are driving this change, though.
Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to successful cognitive aging ((is successful the best word to use? seems like we’ll all do it successfully but for some people it may be healthier or gentler or slower?)), including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument.