How keep your brain sharper, longer - New Scientist Daily

2025-08-06T13:33:50.000Z What are the best ways to improve your cognitive reserve? What’s become apparent over the past decade or so is that not everyone’s brain ages in the same way. A major factor in this difference is cognitive reserve – your brain’s ability to defend against ageing and adapt to damage. The good news is that researchers have identified a number of lifestyle factors that can influence these crucial defenses against decline.