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Severe brain injury can affect an individual to the point where their loved ones don't recognise them 🧠 Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston highlights the ethical considerations of this when looking at the science of brain preservation. Watch the full talk here: youtube.com/watch?v=RYKDS0MQRH4 | Royal Institution of Great Britain

Losing my mom so young literally rewired my brain. I don’t move my body for aesthetic goals anymore… I do it for risk reduction, strength preservation, and overall longevity. And that’s a much bigger motivator for me than my pants size ever was. Science is clear: • Muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality • Strength protects against falls, fractures, and loss of independence • Regular movement lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive decline