Brain Health (Part 1): Love Your Body, Love Your Brain

Your brain will thank you for tuning in to this two-part series on dementia, which affects women 2:1 in comparison with men. For this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Wong, a brain health coach with a background in primary care and integrative health. She specializes in Neurology and Psychiatry and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Health Hospital System Mental Health. Join us as we talk about the lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of dementia as well as positively affect our overall health. Our discussion also focuses on caregivers and reflects on why it’s important to take care of yourself as you help loved ones through challenging health issues. For more information about this episode and the Beyond The Paper Gown podcast series, please visit Beyond The Paper Gown. Links Mentioned: Weill Cornell Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic The XX Brain, by Lisa Mosconi, PhD Keep Sharp: How to Build a Better Brain at Any Age, by Sanjay Gupta, MD