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John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist and research consultant, known for his ability to translate complex brain science into practical advice.

Known for: Rules for Radicals

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Rules for Radicals

Rules for Radicals

non-fiction·10 min read

In this engaging and science-based guide, developmental molecular biologist Dr. John Medina explores how the brain changes as we age and what we can do to maintain mental sharpness, happiness, and vitality. Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, Medina presents ten practical principles for aging well, covering topics such as exercise, sleep, stress, and social connection.

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Rule 1 – Exercise

If I could prescribe just one intervention for brain health as we age, it would unquestionably be movement. Exercise is not merely a perk for your body—it’s rocket fuel for your brain. Our brains evolved in motion; they were designed to thrive in a body that moves. When you walk, swim, dance, or gar...

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Rule 2 – Sleep

Sleep is your brain’s maintenance crew. Every night, while you drift through dreams, the brain restores, reorganizes, and clears out the debris of the day. Yet as we age, sleep can become elusive. Older adults tend to have lighter sleep, waking more often, and that disruption carries consequences fo...

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About Saul Alinsky

John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist and research consultant, known for his ability to translate complex brain science into practical advice. He is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the author of the bestselling Brain Rul...

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John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist and research consultant, known for his ability to translate complex brain science into practical advice. He is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the author of the bestselling Brain Rules series.

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