A 2026 paper called the brain a 'rate-limiting organ of longevity'
This means that the brain and the neural network has the single biggest impact on our overall healthy lifespan.
The brain is instrumental in the success or failure of every process and organ in the body. When brain health fades, we might keep living for a while, but our heath and wellbeing collapses.
With this in mind, the paper argues we should take a 'brain-first' approach to longevity, prioritising brain health and preservation over the targeting of individual biological systems.
Whether you agree with this approach or not, there's no doubt that a healthy brain is foundational for a healthy lifespan!
Methods to boost brain health
🧠 Exercise regularly to increase blood flow to the brain.
🧠 Get regular, quality sleep to let the brain recharge and repair.
🧠 Use it! Treat your brain like a muscle and train it via reading, puzzles, and social interaction.
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