Brain and Lifestyle

Brain volume typically decreases with age in industrialized populations.

However, brain volume increases with age in the Tsimane, a small group of hunter-gatherers in Bolivia.

The Tsimane have a much lower body mass index (BMI) and cholesterol levels than people in industrialized populations.

Researchers believe that the Tsimane's lifestyle, which is characterized by high levels of physical activity and social engagement, may protect their brains from age-related decline.

The findings suggest that lifestyle factors may play a significant role in brain health.

on to discuss the potential implications of these findings for public health policy. The authors argue that interventions that promote physical activity and social engagement may help to protect people's brains from age-related decline.

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The Tsimane are a small group of hunter-gatherers who live in the Amazon rainforest.

They have a very low BMI and cholesterol levels, and they get a lot of exercise.

They also have a very strong social network and are very active in their community.

A study of the Tsimane found that their brains do not shrink as much with age as brains in industrialized populations.

The researchers believe that this is due to the Tsimane's lifestyle.

They argue that interventions that promote physical activity and social engagement may help to protect people's brains from age-related decline.

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