You’re Still Brilliant — 5 Keys to a Healthy Brain I Learned from a 101-year old woman who beat Alzheimer’s.

Discover what protected this woman from experiencing Alzheimer’s when she reached 101 years old in The Nun Study, and what allowed her to have a brain as sharp as those half her age.

A curious mystery — how did Sister Mary have full brain function despite her brain seeming to have physically deteriorated? The answer follows.

Brain atrophy is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. But as the Nun Study demonstrates, just because you have brain atrophy doesn’t mean you experience dementia.

The Nun Study and how it was Set Up

Young nuns wrote autobiographies as part of the study.

In 1986, scientists began tracking nuns’ cognitive function; following its initial success, the study is still ongoing today. Some participants in the study showed signs of Alzheimer’s in brain scans after passing away — but little to no cognitive decline while they were alive. In other words: It’s possible to show the signs of dementia without experiencing it.

If this sounds more like science fiction than fact, allow me to introduce Sister Mary. To learn more, select the link below for the original article.

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About the Author

Jeremy C. worked at Google and has helped grow over a dozen successful tech companies, with a focus on health technology. He graduated with honors from Duke University. His work in brain health began with experiencing the pain of having a loved one lose their memory. Today his mission in helping others maintain optimal brain health continues with YouRise Media.