The chapter explores the impact of stress on the brain, distinguishing between adaptive and non-adaptive stress and the effects of cortisol on brain function. It also discusses the benefits of exercise for brain health and warns against overtraining. The importance of challenging oneself to promote brain health, the role of nutrition, supplementation, and genetic factors in brain health are also highlighted.

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