Have you ever had one of those days where you feel tired even though you don’t get anything done? Of course you do too. The 2024 Oxford Word of the Year, brain rot, is not yet in any medical dictionary, but it is perhaps best understood as the decline in cognitive performance caused by endless … Read more
Many people are looking for ways to improve, maintain, and prolong their brain health. Check out the seemingly endless self-help books, podcasts, phone apps, TikTok, and Instagram Reels dedicated to this subject. And frankly, it makes sense. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are conditions that essentially involve a loss of one’s identity and sense of time … Read more
Weight training may help keep your mind young. New research published in Gero science Our findings suggest that older adults who engage in regular strength training can actively slow down the brain’s biological aging process. These findings provide evidence that strength-building exercise has widespread benefits for long-term cognitive health. Scientists have consistently linked physical exercise … Read more