There’s some exciting new research about core brain functions we have only recently learned about. As Eric Topol recently explained on Substack , the brain has its own cleaning and defense systems that operate continuously, and these systems become especially important as we age. The brain makes toxic waste products every day that need to be cleared away, like trash from a busy city. Special fluid-filled spaces and tiny channels help wash this waste out of the brain and into

Age-related brain problems like dementia, stroke, and depression are not just the “bad luck” of aging. Many cases are linked to everyday habits that can be changed, and it is never too late to change! A groundbreaking recent study  pulls together data from millions of people and shows which lifestyle choices matter most, so seniors, families, caregivers, friends, educators, and brain and physical fitness instructors can focus their energies where it counts. What the Study Did

Multimodal Lifestyle Program A “multimodal” approach means including several different lifestyle components at the same time to help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease and all-cause dementia. Instead of including just one activity, like physical exercise alone, it combines several items that all matter for brain health. What “multimodal” means In a multimodal program, people are usually asked to: Move their bodies regularly (like walking or other physical exercise) Ea

Music is more than just background noise. A recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry  looked at over 10,000 older adults and found that people who regularly listen to music had a lower risk of developing dementia and certain memory problems. The researchers suggest that music could be one simple, low‑cost way to support brain health as we age. Major Conclusion of This Research Study The findings from this study suggest that regular engagement in music

The New York Times recently ran a wonderful article about Dick Van Dyke as he approaches his 100th birthday and shares how he stays healthy and happy. You can read the full story here:  “How to Live to 100, According to Dick Van Dyke” (The New York Times) .  The article describes that a long, healthy, joyful life is not just about luck or genes. It comes from daily engaging habits that keep the body and brain strong: Van Dyke moves his body every day, including going to the

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