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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 20 MIN

Building Cognitive Reserve: Brain Health Activities for Dementia Prevention

from The Disappearing Mind Podcast

Your brain has a built-in protection system called cognitive reserve, and the latest research shows you can strengthen it at any age. In this fourth episode of our January Wellness Series for Brain Health, Host Dawn Platt reveals how simple daily activities can build your brain's resilience against cognitive decline. From morning mental challenges to evening reflection practices, Dawn shares evidence-based strategies that go beyond generic "brain health" advice, offering practical routines you can start today. Whether you're looking to protect your own cognitive future or support a loved one with dementia, discover why small, consistent actions matter more than you think, and how Dawn used these exact techniques to keep her mother functioning at her highest level until her final week of life.

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