Arete

Mind & focus

The mental edge and neuroplasticity — trainable at any age, and measurable day to day.

Neuroplasticity

The brain rebuilds itself — on the right inputs.

Aerobic exercise triggers neurogenesis via BDNF; a 60-second daily test reads CNS readiness without lab hardware.

CognitiveMental edge & neuroplasticity

The cognitive layer tracks the mental edge and neuroplasticity. A 60-second reaction-time tap test gives a daily CNS-readiness reading without lab hardware; DHEA-S links to aging rate and neuroprotection; plasmalogens (brain phospholipids) decline with age. Aerobic exercise is a neurogenesis trigger via BDNF, and morning HRV doubles as a cognitive-readiness proxy. The question: does Arete's specific movement → thermal sequence optimise the BDNF response?

Reaction timeDHEA-SBDNF responseMorning HRV
Does Arete's specific sequence optimise BDNF?

What we track

MarkerCapturesSource
Reaction timeDaily CNS readiness60-second in-app tap test
DHEA-SAging rate & neuroprotectionQuarterly blood
BDNF responseNeurogenesis from exerciseProtocol-driven
Morning HRVCognitive-readiness proxyWearable

BDNF — the neuroplasticity lever

Aerobic exercise is a neurogenesis trigger via BDNF, and plasmalogens — brain phospholipids that decline with age — give a deeper readout. The question: does Arete's specific movement → thermal sequence optimise the BDNF response beyond exercise alone?