Science has shown that aging is not just about wrinkles or years lived, but also about what happens inside us—especially in the organ that directs everything we are: the brain. With Antiaging for the brain, Jordi Olloquequi offers us an essential guide to understanding how the mind ages and, above all, what we can do to make that process as slow and manageable as possible.
When I first met Jordi, I thought he was the leader of the best band in Barcelona, not a university professor and PhD in biology. That’s why this book is different: his outlook is young yet expert, and that combination is necessary to understand something as complex as our brain.
Throughout its pages, the author blends the latest advances in neuroscience with an approachable, practical perspective that allows readers to bring theory into their daily lives. What role does stress play in cognitive decline? Why is good sleep so important for memory? How do diet, friendships, and physical activity influence mental health? Each chapter answers these questions and provides clear tools for making decisions that truly make a difference in long-term well-being.
Far from being an inaccessible treatise, this book encourages us to think of the brain as a muscle that can be trained and cared for. Olloquequi has spent more than fifteen years researching the mechanisms of aging and neurodegenerative diseases. His academic expertise merges with an engaging, popular science style capable of building a bridge between the laboratory and everyday life.
Moreover, the book doesn’t just offer isolated tips. What’s interesting is that it proposes a shift in perspective: to understand that mental youth does not depend on miracles but on sustained habits over time. Small choices—managing stress, prioritizing rest, cultivating social life, maintaining a balanced diet, and moving regularly—become long-term investments with a real impact on brain longevity.
A necessary book for those who believe that taking care of the brain is the best way to take care of life itself.
