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The Hobby Habit: How Your Pastimes May Protect Your Brain
Can hobbies really help prevent cognitive decline—and which ones are best for brain health? You might think your afternoon gardening,...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 243 min read
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What Fruit Flies Are Teaching Us About Memory
We don’t usually think of fruit flies as geniuses. Yet in research labs across the world, these tiny creatures are helping scientists...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 123 min read
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SPECIAL EVIDENCE BRIEF: Brain Fluid and Brain Clearing
This isn’t a quick-read blog. It’s a structured analysis of the emerging science behind how fluid moves through the brain—and what it...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 108 min read
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Can the Shingles Vaccine Really Prevent Dementia?
I’ve been reading reports and discussions about the shingles vaccine preventing dementia, and I’ll admit—I got a little excited. The idea...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 103 min read
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Writing by Hand Is a Gift to Your Brain
Reclaiming a lost habit to sharpen thinking and protect memory For many of us, handwriting has quietly slipped out of daily life. We tap,...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 85 min read
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SLEEP: Chronic Sleep-Loss fuels inflammation
It’s easy to think of sleep as downtime — the hours when your body switches off and does nothing much at all. But in reality, sleep is...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 84 min read
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How Hearing Loss Affects Brain Health in Later Life
We tend to think of hearing loss as a simple matter of aging—an inconvenience, more than anything. Maybe the TV’s been creeping louder....
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 74 min read
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EXERCISE: Small Steps, Big Impact on Cognitive Health
For many older adults, the idea of hitting the gym for high-intensity workouts can feel overwhelming or out of reach. But research offers...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
May 74 min read
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EXERCISE: VOâ‚‚Â Max. The Metric That Predicts your Life Span
[ VO₂  means  VOLUME OF OXYGEN and  Max refers to the  MAXIMUM OXYGEN UPTAKE ] There’s a number that might be even more important than...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 284 min read
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FOOD: The Glycemic Index: Smart Brain Health After 60
When it comes to protecting your brain as you age, few things are as important as keeping your blood sugar stable. Surprising? It...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 285 min read
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FOOD: Vitamin K. The Overlooked memory Nutrient
I recently came across a study that made me pause. It found that diets low in vitamin K Â might impair memory and speed up cognitive...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 233 min read
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FOOD: Could Kefir Help Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s?
Researchers in Brazil have taken a close look at kefir—the fermented, probiotic-rich drink—and its potential to improve symptoms of...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 204 min read
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FOOD: Can Lowering Cholesterol Help Protect Your Brain?
We often hear about cholesterol in the context of heart health. But a new study suggests it may also play a significant role in brain...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 203 min read
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FOOD: The Brain-Friendly Plate
When we talk about healthy eating for brain health, it’s easy to get caught up in individual nutrients—omega-3s, antioxidants,...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 203 min read
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HEART: Could AFib Be a Hidden Risk Factor for Dementia?
We usually think of atrial fibrillation (AFib)  as a heart issue—and it is. But a growing body of research now suggests it may also...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Apr 203 min read
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SLEEP: Clues That May Signal Dementia
Sleep doesn’t just restore our bodies—it helps clear toxins from our brains, process memories, and regulate inflammation. But what...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Mar 254 min read
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The Science of Focus: How to Sharpen Your Concentration
Have you ever sat down to focus on something important, only to find yourself distracted five minutes later? Whether it’s social media,...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Mar 184 min read
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Microplastics in the Brain
I was reading a recent study, and honestly, it stopped me in my tracks. Scientists have now found that each human brain contains about a...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Mar 175 min read
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FOOD: The Butter Swap That Could Add Years to Your Life
I came across a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine, and I have to say—it really made me think. Researchers found that something as...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Mar 174 min read
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Discover the Key to Cognitive Wellness After 50
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our cognitive wellness to maintain a sharp mind and vibrant memory. Now more...
Dr. Chrissy Vose
Mar 42 min read
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