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Some of the most powerful chemicals for brain health are not found in a supplement bottle. They are made inside your own body. Your muscles create a group of compounds that support memory, protect neurons, and lower the risk of cognitive decline. These chemicals are released during movement, and they help explain why exercise has such a profound effect on long-term brain health. There is something incredibly empowering about knowing you can create this kind of support from within. All it takes i

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Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease? When women reach menopause, levels of estradiol, a key form of estrogen, begin to drop. This hormonal change can trigger immune activity in the brain that leads to the loss of vital connections between neurons. It’s one of the reasons I believe hormone support deserves far more attention in protecting brain health. The research is clear: understanding these changes gives us powerful tools to act early and support women’s cognitive vit