Using Your Brain to Protect Your Brain: The Habit System for Long-Term Brain Health and Longevity
How to build habits that work with the brain to support memory, focus, and long-term brain health
Most habits fail because they work against the brain instead of with it. This session shares new research on how the brain builds routines and how small shifts can help those routines lock in and last. Attendees learn how to use the brain’s own wiring to boost and protect long-term brain health, with practical steps that support memory, mood, focus, and longevity in daily life. The emphasis is on habits that feel natural, realistic, and sustainable.
What Event Hosts and Audiences are Saying
"You were a HOME RUN!"
Lea Osborne
Director of Education & Partnerships Health Care Association of Michigan & Michigan Center for Assisted Living
"You were clearly our top received speaker."
Andrew Kauth
Senior Vice President UBS Retirement Management Forum
"Dr. Milstein was the highlight of the conference."
Robin Gemeinhardt, MBA
SR. Manager, Professional Development & Education, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
"It’s a great honor to have you speak at our conference."
Nathan Kim
VP, Hwajein Co. Design Your Story
"Dr. Marc Milstein was a fantastic kickoff to our conference!"
Meghann Post
Meeting Planner Colorado Court Annual Conference
"The presentations were world-class!"
Rob Symon
Senior Event Planner, Rural Conference Department of Education, North Coast Region Australia
"Dr. Marc Milstein’s talks are without fail, utterly mind-blowing."
Erin Culley
Creative Artists Agency/CAA
"Our groups have unanimously walked away from Dr. Milstein’s keynotes or workshops touched and ready for change."
Tammie Wallace
Four Seasons Hotel
"You did an incredible job and our guests found your presentations to be insightful, thought provoking, and witty."
Kyle Armstrong
Program Coordinator: Engagement & Wellness McMaster University
"You were a HOME RUN!"
Lea Osborne
Director of Education & Partnerships Health Care Association of Michigan & Michigan Center for Assisted Living
"You were clearly our top received speaker."
Andrew Kauth
Senior Vice President UBS Retirement Management Forum
"Dr. Milstein was the highlight of the conference."
Robin Gemeinhardt, MBA
SR. Manager, Professional Development & Education, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
"It’s a great honor to have you speak at our conference."
Nathan Kim
VP, Hwajein Co. Design Your Story
"Dr. Marc Milstein was a fantastic kickoff to our conference!"
Meghann Post
Meeting Planner Colorado Court Annual Conference
"The presentations were world-class!"
Rob Symon
Senior Event Planner, Rural Conference Department of Education, North Coast Region Australia
"Dr. Marc Milstein’s talks are without fail, utterly mind-blowing."
Erin Culley
Creative Artists Agency/CAA
"Our groups have unanimously walked away from Dr. Milstein’s keynotes or workshops touched and ready for change."
Tammie Wallace
Four Seasons Hotel
"You did an incredible job and our guests found your presentations to be insightful, thought provoking, and witty."
Kyle Armstrong
Program Coordinator: Engagement & Wellness McMaster University
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