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Peak Brain Performance at Any Age: The Case Against Cognitive Decline with Sandra Bond Chapman (part 1)
Peak Brain Performance at Any Age: The Case Against Cognitive Decline with Sandra Bond Chapman (part 1)
What if you could train your brain to outperform the very biomarkers that signal Alzheimer's risk? In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s host Meryl Comer sits down with Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, founder of the Center for Brain Health at UT Dallas, to explore the groundbreaking science behind the Brain Health Project — a landmark study tracking over 40,000 people across 65 countries. Dr. Chapman reveals why our peak brain years don't have to stall at 30 and how people in their 70s are showing cognitive gains equal to those in their 20s. Together they delve into the three pillars of brain health - clarity, connectedness, and calm – and their relevance for your daily life. Dr. Chapman and Ms. Comer also dig into the gender differences in cognitive resilience, the promise and pitfalls of AI on brain development, and the real impact of hormonal changes on women's cognition. Whether you're a peak performer or just starting to notice mental slowdowns, this conversation makes the case that it's never too early — or too late — to invest in your brain.
Produced by Susan Quirk
About This Episode
What if you could train your brain to outperform the very biomarkers that signal Alzheimer's risk? In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s host Meryl Comer sits down with Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, founder of the Center for Brain Health at UT Dallas, to explore the groundbreaking science behind the Brain Health Project — a landmark study tracking over 40,000 people across 65 countries. Dr. Chapman reveals why our peak brain years don't have to stall at 30 and how people in their 70s are showing cognitive gains equal to those in their 20s. Together they delve into the three pillars of brain health - clarity, connectedness, and calm – and their relevance for your daily life. Dr. Chapman and Ms. Comer also dig into the gender differences in cognitive resilience, the promise and pitfalls of AI on brain development, and the real impact of hormonal changes on women's cognition. Whether you're a peak performer or just starting to notice mental slowdowns, this conversation makes the case that it's never too early — or too late — to invest in your brain.
Produced by Susan Quirk