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How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Young as You Age

June 7, 2026

A big question in brain science is whether staying physically fit actually helps your brain stay young. Some studies suggest it does—but recent research digs deeper, asking if fitness levels might protect the brain’s wiring, especially in older adults. Scientists looked at over 4, 000 people aged 40

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Understanding How Brains Age: A Closer Look at ELSA-Brasil's Study

December 3, 2025

In Brazil, a big study called ELSA-Brasil is looking into how brains change as people get older. This study is special because it uses really powerful brain scans, called 3T and 7T MRI, to get a close look at the brain. The goal is to figure out what makes some brains age faster or slower. The stud

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Brain Ageing: New Peaks and What They Mean

December 22, 2024

Did you know that your brain may have specific ageing peaks? At 58, changes happen in proteins linked to healing, metabolism, and mental health. At 70, age-related brain conditions become more common. And at 78, immune and inflammation-related proteins are affected. This new research challenges the