Condition
Age-related changes in memory, processing speed, and executive function.
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The brain is 60% fat by dry weight, consumes 20% of the body's energy, and depends on a continuous supply of specific nutrients to function well over decades. DHA, polyphenols, B vitamins, choline, and blood sugar control all have documented effects on cognitive aging. This is what the evidence actually shows.
Read more →Coined by researcher Claudio Franceschi, inflammaging describes the smoldering, low-level inflammatory state that builds with age -- and quietly accelerates muscle loss, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, and more. Here is what drives it and what actually reduces it.
Read more →Exercise is the most potent evidence-backed intervention for brain health in older adults -- not a supplement, not a brain training app. The mechanisms are specific: BDNF, hippocampal neurogenesis, glymphatic clearance, and VO2 max. Here is what the research actually shows.
Read more →Sleep is not a uniform state -- it moves through distinct stages with different biological functions. Understanding the architecture explains why quality matters as much as duration, and why aging changes both.
Read more →Habits that actively support brain health and may reduce cognitive decline risk over time.
Read more →Ginkgo biloba leaf extract is heavily marketed for brain health, but the strongest user value is knowing where the claims are weak. NCCIH states there is no conclusive evidence that ginkgo helps any health condition.
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