Sublime

Active engagement takes place in our brains, not our feet. The brain learns efficiently only if it is attentive, focused, and active in generating mental models.

Aerobic forms of exercise should be “low and slow” to promote neurogenesis while avoiding the cortisol spike of “chronic cardio.” Anaerobic forms of exercise should be “hard and fast” to promote metabolic adaptation in your muscles and brain. Both forms of exercise are critical! Sauna use can be an incredible adjunct to exercise or as a standalone

But until science comes up with more effective treatments, prevention is our only option. Therefore, we need to adopt a very early and comprehensive approach to preventing Alzheimer’s and other forms of neurodegenerative disease. Broadly, our strategy should be based on the following principles: WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE HEART IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN. That

Part III Age-Proof Your Brain

“Games are a multi-billion dollar industry that employ the best neuroscientists42 and behavior psychologists to make them as addicting as possible,” Nicholas Kardaras, one of the country’s top addiction specialists, recently explained to Vice. “The developers strap beta-testing teens with galvanic skin responses, EKG, and blood pressure gauges. If