Brain fog feels like driving with the parking brake on—slow recall, scattered focus, low drive. The fix isn’t a magic pill; it’s a smart sequence. Exercise is often called the “magic pill” for healthy aging because it benefits almost every system, including cognition. Use that mindset here: master the basics, then layer nuance.

Telomeres are protective caps on your chromosomes. Shorter telomeres are associated with aging-related risks, while stable telomeres track with better healthspan. The mission isn’t to “hack” length overnight; it’s to consistently lower the day-to-day wear and tear that accelerates shortening. Less obsession. More execution.