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Professor of Neurology at Boston University & Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Lecturer at Harvard Medical School #Memory #Alzheimers #ManagingMemory
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Boost your cognitive fitness in the new year

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By Andrew E Budson
| Harvard Health Publishing Verified
Resolve to make healthy lifestyle changes for your brain, not just for your weight or fitness. January 1, 2026 Reviewed by Andrew E. Budson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Share Print This Page We often think of the new year as a lifestyle reboot — a time to start eating healthier foods and do a better job at staying physically fit. And it’s the perfect opportunity to think about cognitive fitness, too. To continue reading this article, you must log in.
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Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age

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By Jennifer Fisher, Andrew E Budson
| Harvard Health Publishing Verified
April 2, 2025 By Jennifer Fisher, MMSc, PA-C, Health Writer Reviewed by Andrew E. Budson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing As we age, maintaining cognitive fitness becomes increasingly important. The brain's ability to adapt and rewire itself — known as neuroplasticity — plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp.
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Ultra-processed foods may damage brain

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By Andrew E Budson
| The Beacon Newspapers Verified
Photo by Ryan Quintal on Unsplash Americans love their ultra-processed foods, whether they come as cereal (like Cap’n Crunch, a favorite of mine as a kid), snack foods (like Cheetos), entrees (like hot dogs), or desserts (like Twinkies). Sure, loading your plate with vegetables, fruits, fish, healthful oils, and grains in a Mediterranean-style diet boosts heart and brain health. But if you also eat some ultra-processed foods, is that bad for your brain health?
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