Multiple studies show that the earlier you retire, the earlier you may get cognitive decline, especially if leaving a cognitively stimulating job.

Professor Dale Bredesen recommends a diet featuring wild-caught 'SMASH' fish (salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, herring) and fasting for at least three hours before bed.

Some research shows that if you are not very good at a new skill and find it difficult, the challenge is actually more protective for your brain.

Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood published a paper stating that a lack of brain stimulation as we age may be causative of age-related brain decline, not just associated with it.

Research from Art Kramer suggests that modest exercise programs like regular walking can effectively buy you about two years of memory and brain health.

One study on older adults found that a dance class provided more cognitive benefits and a larger increase in hippocampus size compared to circuit training.

Scientific research indicates that chronic, unrelenting stress is causative of Alzheimer's because it damages and kills nerve cells in the hippocampus, the brain's memory center.

Neurologist Professor Bredesen recommends aiming for specific sleep targets: 7 hours total, 90 minutes of REM, 60 minutes of deep sleep, and oxygen saturation of 94% or above.

A study on London taxi drivers found that those who passed their difficult exam showed an increase in the size of their hippocampus, the brain's memory center.

According to the latest scientific research, only about 1% of Alzheimer's cases are truly genetic, with the vast majority related to lifestyle choices.