My Brain and Me: How can we slow down brain aging? Prof. Eitan Okun | Bar-Da'at Podcasts

How to slow brain aging: cognitive stimulation, synapses, learning, sleep, and long-term memory
The episode frames brain aging as a process that can be slowed through sustained cognitive stimulation: forming and maintaining synapses supports long-term cognitive function and reduces neurodegeneration risk. Repeated use of learned skills (e.g., language, music), multisensory experiences, and stable social interactions strengthen neural networks. Sleep is essential for memory consolidation, waste clearance, and neuronal repair.