10 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk

Welcome to the Mind Movement Health podcast with your host, Kate Boyle. This week, we delve into the pressing issue of dementia, a condition affecting people as young as 40 and continuing to rise globally. Learn about practical, everyday strategies to reduce your dementia risk, including engaging in cognitive-stimulating activities, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and fostering social connections. Discover the impact of diet on brain health, emphasizing a Mediterranean approach to lower inflammation and manage insulin resistance. Explore the importance of reducing alcohol intake, avoiding smoking, and minimizing exposure to air pollution. Avoiding brain injuries and proactively addressing vision and hearing loss are also highlighted as essential steps in dementia prevention. Tune in to gain insights on how to make small, manageable changes to protect your brain health and enhance your overall well-being.   Want to create a regular Pilates practice with ease? Then come join me for the Thrive in 5 Challenge! We kick off on Monday 10th of March. Each day for 5 days I’ll email you a 10 minute Pilates workout you can do in the comfort of your own home. You’ll strengthen your core, connect to your breathe, be present in your body and learn a new way to build strength and mobility that doesn’t feel boring or draining. CLICK HERE to join me!   Connect with Kate: Website: MindMovementHealth.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/MindMovementHealth Instagram: instagram.com/MindMovementHealth   Haven’t subscribed to the podcast yet? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review at: Apple Podcasts