The Role of Children in Protecting Their Mothers’ and Grandmothers’ Brain Health
The Role of Children in Protecting Their Mothers’ and Grandmothers’ Brain Health #Women’s Brain Health Series Brain health is not just biology. It’s connection. It’s presence. It’s how we show up for each other — especially for the women who raised us. 1️⃣ Conversation keeps the brain young Strong emotional and social bonds are linked to slower memory decline in older adults. For many women, memory and emotion are tightly wired together — so a warm, caring conversation is not “just talking.” It’s stimulation for the hippocampus, the brain's memory center. “Social isolation and loneliness are associated with cognitive decline in older adults.” — Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2023) Read the study → Even five minutes of real connection — a check-in call, a slow walk, sharing tea — is brain support. 📘 Related reading: ...