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‘Your Cognitive Peak Isn’t in Your 20s’: A Landmark Study Just Demolished Everything We Thought About Brain Ageing

BBC Science Focus

Abbi Henderson

There is no set age at which the brain "peaks" to a point of no return: cognitive training at any age can show benefits to brain health.

Overview

While normal ageing and genetics can contribute to cognitive decline, physical health and brain activity play a very important role. Eating a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, staying active, and engaging your brain healthily can decrease dementia risk and improve brain health.

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“Every brain is as unique as a fingerprint and has immense potential for growth. ... If people can dedicate just 5–15 minutes a day to adopting intentional, brain-healthy habits, they may be able to shift their cognitive trajectory,” says Lori Cook, director of clinical research at Center for BrainHealth.
A recent study at the Center for BrainHealth which followed a sample of nearly 4,000 adults of various ages over the course of three years as they engaged in brain training activities found improvements in brain function and wellbeing across the board.Read more at Science Focus

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Lori Cook in a blue blouse with blue lights, portrait. Director of Clinical Research, BrainHealth Research; Head of Research, The BrainHealth Project; Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

Lori Cook, PhD, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Research Head of Research, The BrainHealth Project Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

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