Childhood Brain Development

Childhood Basis of Dementia? Does Intervention Matter Most Before Age 10?

This week on Neurofeedback & Chill we're covering research that completely reframes how we should think about dementia prevention. Turns out the roots of cognitive decline at 70 trace back to your brain at 11. Or younger. Maybe even prenatal exposures. New studies show that cognitive ability in childhood is a stronger predictor of late-life function than the rate of decline in old age. And brain scans reveal damage patterns more closely tied to early-life risk factors than current lifestyle. This changes everything about how we approach neurofeedback, QEEG mapping, and brain optimization. I'll break down: - Why 45% of dementia is preventable (and when prevention should actually start) - The 14 modifiable risk factors across the lifespan - What 25,000+ brain maps tell me about building resilient brains - Whether the "Gifted & Tortured" phenotypes have different dementia risk profiles - How early neurofeedback training might build cognitive reserve for decades Research: https://www.sciencealert.com/the-roots-of-dementia-trace-back-all-the-way-to-childhood-experts-find Plus your AMA questions. ⏰ Live at 6pm Pacific 👉 *New website resource:* http://andrewhillphd.com 👉 *Book a free consult call:* https://calendly.com/drhill1 This is an interactive stream—bring your questions about brain patterns, neurofeedback, phenotypes, or anything brain-related. Whether you're new to neuroscience or a seasoned biohacker, all levels welcome!