Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power
by Kristen Willeumier
Kristen Willeumier's "Biohack Your Brain" explores the profound interconnectedness of brain health with various lifestyle factors. A central theme is the modifiable nature of dementia risk, with a particular emphasis on the significant impact of untreated hearing loss, which is highlighted as the largest modifiable risk factor. The book delves into the brain's remarkable capacity for connectivity, illustrating how individual neurons form trillions of connections, underscoring the complexity and potential for optimization within the brain. Willeumier advocates for a proactive approach to cognitive well-being, suggesting that understanding and addressing these biological mechanisms can significantly boost brain performance and overall health. The author's key message emphasizes empowerment through knowledge, enabling readers to implement strategies for maintaining and enhancing brain function throughout their lives.
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According to the New York Times, “hearing loss in the largest modifiable risk factor for developing dementia, exceeding that of smoking, high blood pressure, lack of exercise, and social isolation.
An individual neuron can connect to more than ten thousand other neurons through synapses, or junctions that allow cells to pass electrical messages, chemical signals, and other information. This level of connectivity keeps our brain insanely busy, capable of making more than 100 trillion connections. To put this number into perspective, 100 trillion is about one thousand times the number of stars in our galaxy.
Untreated hearing loss can actually drive up dementia risk by 50 percent in five years, also boosting the likelihood of depression by 40 percent in the same time.
