Your brain has an age
Now you can see it
Your brain has an age.
Now you can see it.
A weekly measure of how old your brain appears against your actual age, read directly from EEG. Built on published research, running on Muse's own model, with its error range stated on this page.
"Brains do not age on a schedule. Two people at fifty can have brains that look years apart, and neither of them would know it."
Nadia Kumentas,
Chief Product &
Marketing Officer of Muse
How Muse users' brain age compares to their actual age
Half of Muse users land between about 2 years younger and 3 years older than their actual age.
Source: Muse Brain Age weekly readings, 226 users, 2026
Over 1 billion minutes of decoded brain data
One of the largest at-home EEG datasets in the world
200+ independent studies
Clinical-grade EEG, in a headband
Measuring brains since 2014
Clinical-grade EEG, in a headband
±7 years, published
Stated on this page, not buried in a footnote
99%
of adults say brain health matters at least as much as physical health
9%
say they know a lot
about how to look after it
Brain Age
What you see
A difference in years, never an absolute age. 3.5 years younger. 5.2 years older.
With the change since your last reading, so you can see which way you're heading.
Your first Muse Brain Age
reading is on us
A brain age from one session can swing by several years, depending on how rested or stressed you are. A week of sessions is far steadier. Your first Brain Age takes at least 10 minutes of sessions on 7 different days, plus 4 short cognitive tests. Eyes-closed Mind, Heart, Body, Breath and Guided sessions count.
After that, sessions on 3 days a week keep it current, and new readings arrive Monday mornings. In a week without enough sessions, no new reading is released.
Brain Recharge
Alpha Peak Frequency
Muse S Athena
+ 1 year of premium
Everything in the free version +
- Smart Wakeup: wakes you at the lightest point in your cycle
- Alpha Peak: track your personal focus frequency over time
- Brain Recharge Score: see how well you bounce back from cognitive load
- 500+ guided sessions for anxiety, overwhelm, and recovery
- Enso AI Coach: daily check-ins that adapt to your patterns
- External Audio: use muse with your favorite apps & content
Muse 2
+ 1 year of premium
Everything in the free version +
- Smart Wakeup: wakes you at the lightest point in your cycle
- Alpha Peak: track your personal focus frequency over time
- Brain Recharge Score: see how well you bounce back from cognitive load
- 500+ guided sessions for anxiety, overwhelm, and recovery
- Enso AI Coach: daily check-ins that adapt to your patterns
- External Audio: use muse with your favorite apps & content
Frequently asked questions FAQ
Which sessions count?
Any eyes-closed Muse session counts toward your daily total, except Sleep and Strength sessions. Sessions can be combined, each one just needs to be at least 2 minutes, adding up to 10 minutes a day.
Why don't I have a Muse Brain Age yet?
Your first reading needs at least 10 minutes of sessions on 7 different days, which don't have to be in a row, plus all 4 Brain Performance tests. The app shows your progress toward both.
Why does my Brain Age change week to week?
A brain age from one session can swing by several years, depending on how rested or stressed you are. Readings typically shift by about 1.9 years from week to week, so give it a few weeks before you read much into any single change.
My brain reads older than I am. Should I worry?
One reading is a snapshot. Brain Age is most useful as your line over time, and none of it is a diagnosis.
Can I lower my Brain Age?
Muse doesn't claim you can. Brain Performance scores improve with practice, which is why they're shown separately, so you can see what moved and why.
Is this a brain-training game?
No. Part of your reading comes from EEG recorded during your sessions, and your brain activity and test results measure different things. Brain Age reads both and shows each one.
Is Muse Brain Age a medical or diagnostic test?
No. Muse Brain Age is a general wellness measure, not a medical device, and it doesn't diagnose, detect, or predict dementia or any other condition. One reading is a snapshot; it's most useful as a line over time. If you're concerned about memory or thinking, talk to a doctor.
Is Muse Brain Age backed by science?
Yes. Muse Brain Age is built on a 2024 peer-reviewed study in Imaging Neuroscience (Banville et al., 2024), using more than 5,200 at-home Muse recordings, which found brain age could be estimated from consumer EEG within the range reported for lab-grade equipment.
Does Brain Age work with my Muse?
Yes, all Muse headbands including Muse S, Muse 2 and Muse S Athena support Muse Brain Age.
Your first Brain Age is free
Your first Brain
Age is free
Ten minutes a day for a week, on any Muse.
