The Clock Inside Our Heads: New Research Reveals Brain Aging Begins in Early Adulthood—and the Gut May Hold a Clue

By Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN Published: September 16, 2026 When society thinks about cognitive aging, the imagery is almost always fixed on later chapters of life. We picture individuals in their 70s, 80s, and beyond navigating the nuances of memory loss, slowed reaction times, or age-related cognitive decline. It is a traditional view of aging—one…

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High Stakes in Oakland: Landmark Trial Begins as Four States Take Meta to Court Over Youth Mental Health and Addictive Design

OAKLAND, Calif. — Opening statements commenced Tuesday, Aug. 18, in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California, marking a watershed moment in the intersection of big tech, mental health, and constitutional law. The high-stakes lawsuit—brought forward by a coalition of four states including California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey—targets Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of…

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