Brazil seniors receive sleep guidance and new BrainAge brain‑age test

Health specialists in Brazil note that natural changes in the body's clock after age 60 often lead to earlier sleep onset and waking. While there is no one-size‑fits‑all schedule, waking between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. aligns with natural morning light and can help regulate the circadian rhythm. Experts advise maintaining regular bedtime habits, limiting screen use at night, reducing caffeine, and seeking morning sunlight to support a stable sleep pattern. They also warn that persistent fatigue, snoring, or night‑time breathing issues should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

The KAI Prevention Center has introduced a new BrainAge protocol that uses high‑resolution MRI scans analysed with artificial‑intelligence algorithms to estimate a person’s "brain biological age." Based on metrics validated by NASA studies of astronauts, the test measures volume and thickness of dozens of brain structures and compares them with a global database. According to Dr. Augusto Romão, the technology can detect subtle brain‑aging changes years before clinical symptoms appear, allowing early lifestyle or medical interventions to slow cognitive decline.

Both initiatives aim to extend healthspan for Brazil’s aging population through preventive measures and early detection.