Can We Avoid Cognitive Decline with Age?

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Published 2024-05-30

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, for an in-depth exploration of the latest research on cognitive decline. This comprehensive program delves into the science behind brain health, covering key factors such as exercise, diet, sleep, social engagement, vascular health, hearing loss, and inflammation. Learn how each of these elements contributes to cognitive function and discover actionable steps you can take to protect your brain health. Stay informed and proactive about maintaining cognitive function as you age with insights from cutting-edge research. [7/2024] [Show ID: 39387]

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All Comments (8)

@sandrasiewbaran9230 1 month ago

I am 66 years old, vegetarian for the past 10 years, don't eat processed or fried food, don't beat junk food, never smoke or drink alcohol in my life, get enough sleep, keep 3:53 life with very low stress, have a small groups of friends and family, have a great social life, live an active lifestyle..eat mostly organic food. I am hoping these lifestyle habits will prevent me from having Alzheimer's or dementia.....
@ultramegasuper11 1 month ago

Thanks. Great to hear the latest thoughts and newest studies.😊
@rp011051 2 months ago

She did not mention Dr. Bredesen a pioneer in an integrative approach .curious why? His book is a bestseller The end of Alzeimers
@mauromontaury 2 months ago

Muito importante no envelhecimento com saúde física e mental e prepara para saúde global
@thealphaandtheomega912 2 months ago

Thank you. Ginko and Panax Ginseng are great help in my case God bless your great work
@jimmycain8669 1 month ago

74 years old and still taking the punks money gambling every day. I figure if I start losing then I’ll take some Geritol or something until then whiskey will do.
@vcom2327 1 month ago

I am half way through this video and have seen nothing about preventing cognitive decline. Perhaps it is my dementia?