The Best Kept Secret to Keep Your Brain Sharp

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What’s the number one thing you can do to keep your mind sharp as you age? It’s probably not what you think—and it’s definitely not in a supplement bottle.

In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie takes you to mini medical school to explain the science of brain health and cognitive aging. You’ll learn what the U.S. POINTER study revealed about lifestyle and memory, how the six pillars of lifestyle medicine protect your brain, and why learning new, challenging skills may be the most overlooked strategy for preventing cognitive decline.

If you want to protect your brain, boost your memory, and feel mentally sharp for decades to come, this episode is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

  • Why dementia rates are rising and what that means for you

  • What the U.S. POINTER study showed about lifestyle and brain health

  • How exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress, and social connection affect your brain

  • The MIND diet and foods that support cognitive health

  • Why heart health and brain health are deeply connected

  • The most overlooked secret to keeping your mind sharp: cognitive challenge

  • Practical, evidence-based steps you can start today

RESOURCES:

U.S. POINTER Study

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