In an article titled "New Hope on Brain Health", AARP discusses how a key study from Seattle’s Allen Institute for Brain Science found that aging most significantly affects brain cells in areas controlling metabolism, suggesting that managing metabolic health through diet, exercise, and controlling conditions like obesity and diabetes, can play a crucial role in protecting brain health. The research, published in Nature, underscores the importance of lifestyle choices in supporting cognitive health.

Indeed, Thinkie's support of a holistic approach to brain health emphasizes the role of regular physical activity in stimulating neurogenesis and enhancing brain plasticity -- key factors in maintaining cognitive wellness and potentially reducing the risk of dementia.

Complementing Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month in June, AARP and BECU are hosting a webinar on June 5 that delves into the study's findings and shares insights from experts on how to apply this science in everyday life (registration required).

The article also addresses the growing concern over dementia in Washington state (home of Thinkie HQ), where the number of people aged 65 and older with the condition is expected to more than double by 2040. AARP’s advocacy director Cathy MacCaul shares her personal connection to the issue: her grandmother died from the disease and she now cares for her 87-year-old mother, who also has Alzheimer’s.

Luckily, experts like Dr. Angela Hanson from the University of Washington stress that there is real hope in prevention. Individuals can take meaningful steps to protect their brain health through proactive engagement with brain health through education, lifestyle changes, and community support.

One way to get the habit is by using Thinkie as part of your cognitive wellness routine. Taking a proactive approach by adopting structured brain training programs that improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills can improve neuroplasticity, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing brain health by enabling adaptive structural and functional changes in the brain.

Thinkie not only provides neuroscientist-designed brain training games, but its Brain Meter function supports virtually any activity you may choose in pursuit of improved cognitive function. When combined with other healthy habits such as sleep hygiene, Thinkie comprises part of a holistic strategy for brain health, cognitive resilience, and emotional well-being.