Strength Training Benefits Brain Health; Experts Question Effectiveness of Brain Supplements

Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar highlights that strength training not only builds physical muscles but also supports brain health by reducing predicted brain age, improving memory, attention, and executive function, and lowering brain inflammation. Meanwhile, a Harvard-reviewed survey notes that one in four adults over 50 use brain supplements despite limited evidence and weak FDA oversight. Experts recommend exercise, diet, mental stimulation, sleep, and social engagement over supplements for cognitive longevity.