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The Doctor's Farmacy · October 21, 2026 · 1h 26m

The New Science of Brain Aging: What 200,000 scans reveal

Mark Hyman, Paul Thompson, PhD

Neuroscientist Paul Thompson reveals how the ENIGMA Consortium’s analysis of over 200,000 brain scans shows that brain age often differs from chronological age and is shaped by metabolic health, sleep, and nutrition. He discusses the APOE4 gene as a risk factor, not a destiny, and how AI could enable personalized brain treatments.

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Brain Age vs. Chronological Age31:30
Your 'brain age' can be older or younger than your chronological age, reflecting how well your brain has weathered metabolic, lifestyle, and genetic factors.
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Metabolic Health Drives Brain Aging18:35
Metabolic dysfunction accelerates brain aging, increasing the risk of mood disorders and memory decline.
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