Exercise is
Brain Medicine
What if you could do more than simply hope your brain stays healthy as you age?
Protecting Your Brain translates decades of exercise science into a practical, evidence-based approach to support cognitive vitality, healthy aging, and reduced risk of cognitive decline.
Discover the Four-Pillar Exercise Prescription for Brain Health—and learn how to turn scientific evidence into a personalized exercise program that works for you.
Coming December 2026
Be among the first to know when Protecting Your Brain is available.
What Experts Are Saying About Protecting Your Brain
“Protecting Your Brain sets itself apart by combining both a rigorous scientific case for the importance of physical activity in maintaining cognitive function with practical steps for incorporating activity into your life, with a particular focus on middle-aged adults. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in both the science and practice of preventing cognitive decline through exercise.”
Ken Resnicow, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education
University of Michigan School of Public Health
“As a physician dedicated to preventive and integrative medicine, I appreciate books that translate sound science into practical action. Noel Pingatore has done exactly that. Rather than offering generic advice to ‘exercise more,’ she provides readers with a thoughtful, evidence-based prescription that makes exercise purposeful, personalized, and achievable. This book is an outstanding resource for anyone who wants to preserve cognitive vitality, promote healthy aging, and reduce Alzheimer's risk.”
Karen L. Plymel, MD
Medical Director, Elevate Health
“Thoughtfully researched and inspiring, Protecting Your Brain offers an evidence-based roadmap for supporting lifelong cognitive health. Its personalized approach reflects a philosophy we often share in yoga: every journey begins exactly where you are.”
Allie Brawley
Owner & 500-hour Yoga Teacher, Northern Life Yoga