In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with brain health expert Dr Helena Popovic to uncover what reduces the risk of dementia, the signs to look out for, and how to take or cognitive health into our own hands.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:42 Her father's diagnosis and what it taught her
04:39 What dementia actually is
05:43 Early symptoms vs normal forgetting
07:41 The reversible causes doctors miss
11:30 Why dementia is more common in women
18:40 Risk factors for men — and blood pressure
26:00 Your beliefs about ageing predict your fate
31:21 How your brain changes at 40
34:16 Neuroplasticity explained
39:12 Awe, novelty and travel
45:50 Social connection and relationships
46:56 Why strength training is the key
54:15 Why brain health isn't common knowledge
59:12 Dr Helena's final advice
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