Aging and Brain Health

This chapter explores the crucial aspects of maintaining a healthy brain as we age, highlighting the distinction between Alzheimer's and other brain disorders like vascular and Parkinson's disease. It underscores the positive effects of physical activity, novel cognitive engagements, and social support on brain structure and function, while critiquing conventional brain training methods. Additionally, the chapter addresses the role of sleep in brain health, focusing on the impacts of fragmentation and the benefits of napping.