IN THE DECADE SINCE this book was first published, we've seen impressive scientific advances to help us better understand how the brain ages and what we can do to slow down the process.
自從本書首次出版以來的十年間，我們目睹了令人印象深刻的科學進展，幫助我們更好地理解大腦如何老化，以及我們可以做些什麼來延緩這個過程。
Keeping our brains young and sharp leads to a lower risk for Alzheimer's, one of the most feared diseases among older adults.
保持大腦年輕和敏銳能降低罹患阿茲海默症的風險，而這是老年人最害怕的疾病之一。
New diagnostic methods and treatments for Alzheimer's have provided greater clarity and compelling evidence that adopting healthy lifestyle habits protects our brains and improves our memory and mental clarity.
阿茲海默症的新診斷方法和治療提供了更明確且有力的證據，證明健康生活習慣可以保護大腦，並改善記憶力和心智清晰度。
Recent discoveries confirm much of the earlier research edifying the tremendous control we have over how well and how long our brains remain healthy and young.
近期的發現證實了早期研究的許多成果，說明我們對大腦健康和年輕狀態的掌控力非常強大。
Since this book's first release, the scientific community and the US Alzheimer's Association have shifted their views and now support the conclusion that engaging in lifestyle habits, such as regular physical activity and healthy diet, has the potential to reduce our risk for age-related cognitive decline, as well as enhance overall health.
自本書首次出版以來，科學界和美國阿茲海默症協會已改變觀點，支持這樣的結論：養成規律運動和健康飲食等生活習慣，有助於降低年齡相關的認知衰退風險，同時增進整體健康。
Although overuse of technology and gadgets can distract us, recent technological advances have made our professional and personal lives more efficient and enjoyable.
雖然過度使用科技和電子產品會分散我們的注意力，但近期的科技進步讓我們的工作和生活更加高效且愉快。
Digital mental health treatments and monitoring apps provide greater access to tools that boost brain health.
數位心理健康治療和監測應用程式讓我們能更容易取得促進大腦健康的工具。
Today's brain-health threats are compounded by pandemics, political conflicts, wars, natural disasters, and other recent sources of stress that impair memory and tax our brains.
現今大腦健康的威脅更加複雜，包括疫情、政治衝突、戰爭、天災以及其他近期的壓力來源，這些都會損害記憶並使大腦負擔加重。
In this new edition of 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain, we address many of these current issues and help readers maintain their brain health as they navigate our modern and constantly changing world.
在這本《2週讓大腦年輕》的新版中，我們討論了許多當前議題，並協助讀者在現代不斷變化的世界中維持大腦健康。
Now that Gigi and I are older adults ourselves, we feel fortunate that we could study and practice these healthy lifestyle habits for the past several years.
如今我和Gigi自己也成為了老年人，我們很幸運能在過去幾年學習並實踐這些健康生活習慣。
In many ways, we feel sharper and mentally clearer than ever before.
在許多方面，我們感覺比以往更加敏銳和心智清晰。
Whether you're a senior, middle-ager, or young person coming up, it is never too early or too late to start protecting your brain in order to live better longer.
無論你是長者、中年人還是年輕人，開始保護大腦永遠不嫌早也不嫌晚，這樣才能活得更好、更長久。
Gary Small, MD
Gary Small，醫學博士
Gigi Vorgan
Gigi Vorgan
