Extending Brain Health Through Lifestyle Choices: Myth vs. Fact — a special press briefing co-hosted by SciLine
15 November 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Session Speakers
Heather Snyder, Alzheimer's Association
Mark Mattson, Johns Hopkins University
Claire Murphy, San Diego State University
Fernanda G. De Felice, Queen's University
Session Description
Extensive research shows that simple healthy habits can greatly improve brain health across the lifespan, even in groups genetically predisposed to dementia and other disorders. But pseudoscientific claims often overcomplicate what’s known about a brain-healthy lifestyle. Top neuroscientists will clarify the diet and exercise choices that have been shown to support a healthy brain throughout life, answer questions to demystify the research, and highlight an overlooked risk factor — loss of smell — and how to address it.