Healthy Life Expectancy is Determined by the Brain! The New Common Sense of Health Revealed by Latest Medicine: 'A 100-Year-Old Sharp Brain as Taught by a Brain Specialist' Released on April 22!
Neurologist Norie Ito's new book, 'A 100-Year-Old Sharp Brain as Taught by a Brain Specialist,' was released on April 22. Based on the latest medical evidence from 3,000 research papers, it explains how to manage 'microglia' (brain immune cells) through six lifestyle habits to prevent dementia and cancer, ensuring a clear brain until age 100.
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A neurologist and 'research paper enthusiast' who has examined approximately 7,000 brains and decoded 3,000 papers reveals the new common sense of health! 'A 100-Year-Old Sharp Brain as Taught by a Brain Specialist' (written by Norie Ito) will be released by Diamond Inc. on April 22.
■ Must-read for those who think, 'Uh... hey, what was that person's name again?'
In Japan, there is a gap of about 10 years between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy. Even if people live longer, there is a long reality where it is difficult to lead an independent life. What is needed to enjoy life as yourself until the very end is not just leg strength or gut environment, but the health of the 'brain,' the supreme commander that oversees the entire body.
The author of this book is a neurologist who has examined about 7,000 brains and read through 3,000 medical papers. Latest medicine shows that the health of the brain depends on the control of 'microglia' immune cells. Microglia are crucial for brain performance, supporting memory and concentration; however, when they run wild due to lifestyle disturbances, they trigger inflammation and oxidation, becoming the catalyst for Parkinson's disease, dementia, cancer, diabetes, and arteriosclerosis. In other words, managing microglia by regulating lifestyle habits is the most certain method for maintaining a brain that doesn't age until 100.
Also, one must be careful about the assumption that 'exercise = health.' Excessive exercise load or lack of sleep can actually cause microglia to run wild, risking premature brain aging.
This book thoroughly explains six habitual techniques based on scientific evidence: 'Blood Pressure, Diet, Sleep, Brisk Walking, Breathing, and Alcohol.' It teaches methods for regulating microglia, such as 'a glass of carbonated water in the morning' or '10-second deep breathing,' with specific and immediate effects. It is a book that presents concrete measures that can be practiced daily to live with a clear brain until 100, based on latest medical evidence.
■ Table of Contents (Excerpts)
Introduction: The 'Ultimate Health Technique' Derived from 3,000 Papers—Microglia Create a Brain that Doesn't Age
- Those who think 'I'm fine' are at higher risk... Lacking consideration for the 'brain' that determines healthy life expectancy
- What determines whether you get 'dementia'? The 3 amazing jobs of microglia, the brain's cleaners
Chapter 1: Blood Pressure Can Be Lowered Just by 'Measuring' It—Current Blood Pressure Determines Brain Function 10 Years Later
- Thinking 'high blood pressure is no big deal' is a big mistake... Creeping 'vascular aging' erodes your brain
- Just by 'measuring every day,' systolic blood pressure can drop by 4-5 mmHg... Don't trust 'A ratings' in health checkups!
Chapter 2: Create a Brain that Doesn't Age with 'Shin Washoku' (New Japanese Diet) Taught by a Doctor—People Who Skip Breakfast Age Faster
- Skipping breakfast is the same as 'daily jet lag'... Simple morning habits for peak performance
- Eating after 21:00 increases stroke risk... The secret to protecting the brain with the '8 AM/8 PM Rule'
Chapter 3: 'Deep Sleep' Washes the Brain Clean—Sleep Deprivation Hinders 'Brain Garbage Cleaning'
- Lack of sleep turns the brain into a 'hoarder's house'... NG night habits and solutions that increase dementia risk
- When breathing stops during snoring... 'Oxygen-deprived' microglia run wild and damage brain cells
Chapter 4: 20 Minutes of 'Brisk Walking' a Day Rejuvenates the Brain—Easy Exercises Effective for the Brain even at Home
- More effective than any expensive supplement! The surprising reason why exercise becomes a 'magic medicine'
- People who do housework train the 'brain's command center'... The best brain training to improve memory and attention
Chapter 5: Repel Brain-Damaging Stress with Just 10 Seconds of Deep Breathing—The Strongest Habit to Stop Microglia Overdrive
- 'My memory has gotten worse,' 'I get anxious over trivial things'... Clear signs that the brain is on fire due to stress
- The decisive difference between 'people who feel down' and 'calm people'... How to increase serotonin for mental balance
Chapter 6: If You Drink Alcohol, Stick to One Type—Overdrinking Accelerates 'Brain Cavitation'
- The myth of 'the best of all medicines' has collapsed! What is the minimum health risk drinking amount declared by 'The Lancet'?
- 'Mixing drinks makes you sicker' was true... The only wise strategy to prevent overdrinking
Conclusion: Is your brain a 'Beautiful Brain' or a 'Dirty Brain'?
- Brain 'spots' never go back to original... The secret to staying a 'Beautiful Brain' until 100
- 'Preventable dementia' found in brain checkups... The only way to catch signs of vascular dementia
■ 'A 100-Year-Old Sharp Brain as Taught by a Brain Specialist'
Author: Norie Ito
Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Release Date: April 22, 2026
■ Must-read for those who think, 'Uh... hey, what was that person's name again?'
In Japan, there is a gap of about 10 years between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy. Even if people live longer, there is a long reality where it is difficult to lead an independent life. What is needed to enjoy life as yourself until the very end is not just leg strength or gut environment, but the health of the 'brain,' the supreme commander that oversees the entire body.
The author of this book is a neurologist who has examined about 7,000 brains and read through 3,000 medical papers. Latest medicine shows that the health of the brain depends on the control of 'microglia' immune cells. Microglia are crucial for brain performance, supporting memory and concentration; however, when they run wild due to lifestyle disturbances, they trigger inflammation and oxidation, becoming the catalyst for Parkinson's disease, dementia, cancer, diabetes, and arteriosclerosis. In other words, managing microglia by regulating lifestyle habits is the most certain method for maintaining a brain that doesn't age until 100.
Also, one must be careful about the assumption that 'exercise = health.' Excessive exercise load or lack of sleep can actually cause microglia to run wild, risking premature brain aging.
This book thoroughly explains six habitual techniques based on scientific evidence: 'Blood Pressure, Diet, Sleep, Brisk Walking, Breathing, and Alcohol.' It teaches methods for regulating microglia, such as 'a glass of carbonated water in the morning' or '10-second deep breathing,' with specific and immediate effects. It is a book that presents concrete measures that can be practiced daily to live with a clear brain until 100, based on latest medical evidence.
■ Table of Contents (Excerpts)
Introduction: The 'Ultimate Health Technique' Derived from 3,000 Papers—Microglia Create a Brain that Doesn't Age
- Those who think 'I'm fine' are at higher risk... Lacking consideration for the 'brain' that determines healthy life expectancy
- What determines whether you get 'dementia'? The 3 amazing jobs of microglia, the brain's cleaners
Chapter 1: Blood Pressure Can Be Lowered Just by 'Measuring' It—Current Blood Pressure Determines Brain Function 10 Years Later
- Thinking 'high blood pressure is no big deal' is a big mistake... Creeping 'vascular aging' erodes your brain
- Just by 'measuring every day,' systolic blood pressure can drop by 4-5 mmHg... Don't trust 'A ratings' in health checkups!
Chapter 2: Create a Brain that Doesn't Age with 'Shin Washoku' (New Japanese Diet) Taught by a Doctor—People Who Skip Breakfast Age Faster
- Skipping breakfast is the same as 'daily jet lag'... Simple morning habits for peak performance
- Eating after 21:00 increases stroke risk... The secret to protecting the brain with the '8 AM/8 PM Rule'
Chapter 3: 'Deep Sleep' Washes the Brain Clean—Sleep Deprivation Hinders 'Brain Garbage Cleaning'
- Lack of sleep turns the brain into a 'hoarder's house'... NG night habits and solutions that increase dementia risk
- When breathing stops during snoring... 'Oxygen-deprived' microglia run wild and damage brain cells
Chapter 4: 20 Minutes of 'Brisk Walking' a Day Rejuvenates the Brain—Easy Exercises Effective for the Brain even at Home
- More effective than any expensive supplement! The surprising reason why exercise becomes a 'magic medicine'
- People who do housework train the 'brain's command center'... The best brain training to improve memory and attention
Chapter 5: Repel Brain-Damaging Stress with Just 10 Seconds of Deep Breathing—The Strongest Habit to Stop Microglia Overdrive
- 'My memory has gotten worse,' 'I get anxious over trivial things'... Clear signs that the brain is on fire due to stress
- The decisive difference between 'people who feel down' and 'calm people'... How to increase serotonin for mental balance
Chapter 6: If You Drink Alcohol, Stick to One Type—Overdrinking Accelerates 'Brain Cavitation'
- The myth of 'the best of all medicines' has collapsed! What is the minimum health risk drinking amount declared by 'The Lancet'?
- 'Mixing drinks makes you sicker' was true... The only wise strategy to prevent overdrinking
Conclusion: Is your brain a 'Beautiful Brain' or a 'Dirty Brain'?
- Brain 'spots' never go back to original... The secret to staying a 'Beautiful Brain' until 100
- 'Preventable dementia' found in brain checkups... The only way to catch signs of vascular dementia
■ 'A 100-Year-Old Sharp Brain as Taught by a Brain Specialist'
Author: Norie Ito
Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Release Date: April 22, 2026