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·July 26, 2021·7 min read

Aerobic Exercise Boosts Healthy Brain Aging

Aerobic exercise was associated with positive white matter changes in the brain for older adults.

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·April 24, 2026·8 min read

Immature Neurons and the Secret to Alzheimer’s Resilience

The behavior of immature neurons, not just their quantity, is the secret to why some brains resist dementia.

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·March 21, 2023·4 min read

Brain Decline Comes Later Than Previously Thought

Brain decline begins during our 30s and 40s, and not at age 25 as previously believed, researchers say.

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·November 4, 2024·8 min read

Lower Blood Sugar Diet Linked to Slower Brain Aging

The Green Mediterranean diet may help slow brain aging by controlling blood sugar levels, benefiting cognitive health in older adults. The study found that lower blood sugar levels were linked to a younger brain age, particularly in regions critical for memory and sensory processing. Using advanced MRI scans, researchers observed that participants on the Green-Med diet exhibited a slower rate of brain atrophy over 18 months.

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·June 23, 2026·12 min read

Lifetime Estrogen Exposure Shields Women from Brain Atrophy

A new study demonstrates that lifetime estrogen accumulation, from early-life birth control, late menopause, or hormone therapy, protects brain health in older women, resulting in larger memory center volumes and thicker cortices.

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·April 8, 2025·6 min read

Wearable Brain Scanner Reveals How Brain Balance Shifts With Age

A groundbreaking study has shown that as children age, excitatory brain activity decreases while inhibitory activity increases, helping shape healthy brain development. Using a wearable quantum brain scanner, researchers measured gamma waves in over 100 individuals aged 2 to 34.

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·October 14, 2021·6 min read

How Highly Processed Foods Harm Memory in the Aging Brain

A diet high in processed foods leads to neuroinflammation and memory decline in older rats, a new study reports. Supplementing a processed food diet with DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, helped mitigate memory problems and reduce inflammation.

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·November 8, 2024·3 min read

Insights on Brain Aging and Lifelong Cognitive Health

A groundbreaking 25-year study has shown that childhood cognitive ability significantly impacts intelligence in older age, with nearly half of cognitive variance persisting across decades. The research tracked participants from childhood through their eighties, linking higher childhood intelligence to improved longevity. This study also revealed significant differences in brain aging, suggesting that genetics and early-life factors profoundly shape cognitive health.

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·March 19, 2024·5 min read

Middle Age is A Critical Window for Predicting Brain Health

A new study highlights the importance of middle age in understanding and predicting future cognitive health. Researchers emphasize that this period, traditionally between 40 and 65 years, is pivotal for identifying risk factors for dementia and represents a crucial phase for interventions.

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·January 7, 2023·8 min read

How Old Is Your Brain, Really?

Deep learning technology can accurately reflect a person's risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease based on brain age.

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·October 10, 2023·6 min read

AI Uncovers Secrets of Brain Aging

Utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers developed "HistoAge," an algorithm predicting age at death and unraveling the enigmas of brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. By analyzing nearly 700 digitized hippocampal sections from elderly brain donors, the tool forecasts age with striking accuracy and identifies regions susceptible to age-related changes.