Wellness Compass

Digital Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s — Why It’s More Dangerous for Women #Women’s Brain Health Series Digital overload from constant smartphone use and age-related Alzheimer’s may look similar on the surface — but they are completely different processes inside the brain. And surprisingly, women are more vulnerable to both. 1️⃣ What Is Digital Dementia? Digital dementia describes the temporary cognitive decline that occurs when we outsource our memory and attention to devices. The brain’s working memory and focus circuits are overstimulated by constant notifications, social media, and multitasking, reducing its ability to encode new memories deeply. “Digital information overload reduces working-memory capacity and impairs concentration and deep memory encoding.” — Frontiers in Psychology (2023) 🔗 Read Research When the brain is floo...

5 Habits to Protect Women’s Brains — Why You Should Start in Your 50s #Women’s Brain Health Series After menopause, a woman’s brain adjusts to new rhythms. The habits you build today shape how sharp, calm, and resilient your mind will be in the years ahead. 1️⃣ Why Start Now? Researchers call the menopausal transition a “neurological turning point.” The routines established during this phase can determine long-term cognitive and emotional health. “Midlife lifestyle habits are among the strongest predictors of cognitive resilience in later years.” — JAMA Network Open (2025) 🔗 Read Study 💡 It’s never too late. Your brain can rewire and strengthen itself at any age. 2️⃣ Sleep — The Brain’s Cleaning Time Deep sleep acts as a detox for the brain. During this stage, the glymphatic system flushes out toxins like β-amyloid that build u...