How hearing loss rewires brain networks in older adults: the surprising role of the insula, neural compensation, and practical tips to support brain health.
Introduction: Small Habits, Big Impact - Active Aging Imagine two seniors: In Okinawa, Japan, 82-year-old Yumi wakes up with the sun, sips green tea, tends her small garden, practices a few gentle stretches, and eats a fiber-rich breakfast with fermented foods. Throughout the day, she moves naturally, engages socially, and spends quiet moments in nature. In suburban Ontario, 82-year-old Robert wakes later, sits for hours watching TV, snacks on processed foods, and only leaves
