In this episode, we go through the factors that drive age-related cognitive decline and dementia, which are also synonymous with the factors that promote peak brain health and fitness.

Link to paper we discuss: "Demand Coupling Drives Neurodegeneration: A Model of Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia"

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Intro and Outro music written and produced by Julienne Ellen.