Hi ,I love walking. But it is -19 °C here today (feels like -30), so I did not go out. And it has not been just today. I have missed my walks for several days now.It is too cold, it gets dark too early, and there is ice on the sidewalks. You get the...

Hi ,How are you doing today? What are you looking forward to in the next year?Over the past few years, more people have signed up for longevity or advanced wellness programs that promise in-depth testing and detailed reports. Perhaps you have done so...

Hi ,We hear a lot about longevity these days: biological age tests, new supplements, and the promise of living longer and better. All of that is exciting. At the same time, the number one cause of death worldwide is still cardiovascular disease – hea...

Hi ,Thank you for your kind responses to my email last week about "How preventable is dementia?" How is your sleep?As you know, sleep is a very important pillar of brain health. When I talk to patients about sleep, I usually see three broad patterns....

Hi ,Many headlines say “40% of dementia is preventable.” In this episode of The Brain Podcast, we unpack what that means for you.The often-quoted “40–45% preventable” figure comes from something called population-attributable risk. In simple terms, i...

Hi ,I hope this email finds you well and that you are looking forward to a great year ahead.A new study caught my attention because it explores something many of us wonder about: Can an artificial intelligence (AI) coach help people prevent diabetes...

Hi ,How are you doing today?Daily "baby aspirin" for prevention is no longer a recommended practice. For years, people took it to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, but studies from 2018 (ARRIVE, ASPREE, and ASCEND) showed it doesn't do much goo...

Hi ,When was the last time you made something with your hands, simply for the joy of it?I know many of you reading this email are expert quilters and knitters. A growing body of research suggests that leisure activities that engage both the mind and...

Hi ,I hope you are having a great day!Let me ask you a simple question:How long have you been sitting right now?We know that physical activity is good for the heart, brain, and mood — but did you know that sitting continuously for several hours a day...

Hi ,How are you doing today? Human flourishing or well-being is a skill, which means it can be learned. This is what neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson, PhD, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has show...