Unlocking the "Smart Aging" Secret: The Neuroscience of Dr. Ryuta Kawashima
: Maintaining a diet rich in flavonoids (found in things like orange juice) and other brain-supporting nutrients. The Takeaway: It’s Never Too Late Neuroscience and Smart Aging Ryuta Kawashima - DIJ
If you’ve ever picked up a Nintendo DS to check your "Brain Age," you’ve already met the work of . But beyond the handheld games lies a profound philosophy known as Smart Aging —a proactive approach to neurological health developed at Tohoku University’s Smart Aging Research Center . What Exactly is "Smart Aging"? Unlocking the "Smart Aging" Secret: The Neuroscience of Dr
One of Kawashima’s most famous cases involved an octogenarian in a near-coma state who, through eye-tracking and eventually reading exercises, regained the ability to sit up and speak. His message is clear: the brain possesses at any age. By dedicating just 5–15 minutes a day to "brain gym" activities, we can significantly reduce the symptoms of cognitive aging. Neuroscience and Smart Aging Ryuta Kawashima But beyond the handheld games lies a profound