CHAPTER 1 How Old Is Your Brain?

the brain’s incredible plasticity means you can not only offset that shrinkage but also enlarge a healthy brain. You know that such growth will help improve your clarity, memory, and creativity, and that it can also reduce your risk for late-life Alzheimer’s disease. But why? The answer lies in a concept neuroscientists call brain reserve. Brain re

There are eleven key factors to preserving and enhancing brain health: a robust immune system; a healthy heart; preventing or treating diabetes; treating mental health conditions; quality sleep; a nutritious diet; regular exercise; stress management; avoiding environmental toxins; social connection; and continually learning new skills.