15/06/2026
🧠 What if you could train your brain to lower your dementia risk?
For years we've been told dementia largely comes down to genes and luck. New science is rewriting that story — and it's genuinely hopeful. ✨
A landmark 20-year, NIH-funded study (the ACTIVE study) found that a specific type of brain training was linked to a ~25% lower risk of developing dementia two decades later. 🤯
The most remarkable part? It took a surprisingly small amount — a few weeks of focused "speed of processing" training, with occasional top-ups. Less than 24 hours of training, spread over three years, was associated with that reduced risk.
A few things worth knowing 👇
🔹 This was a specific, structured type of cognitive training — not casual crosswords or sudoku (though keeping your mind active still matters!).
🔹 It's the first time an intervention like this has shown such a long-term effect.
🔹 It adds to a growing body of evidence that the brain stays adaptable, and that dementia risk is modifiable.
This is exactly why cognitive stimulation is one of the core pillars we focus on in brain health. Your daily choices — how you challenge your mind, move, sleep and eat — genuinely shape your brain's future. 🌱
Curious where to start? Book a FREE 15-minute discovery call with Jo. No pressure — just a friendly chat about your brain health and the small, evidence-based steps that make a real difference. 🤍
