Ep. 79 - Creating a Safe Area to Help. Making Small Changes. Cleveland Clinic Neurologist. Caroline Just.

On this episode we are grateful to have Dr Caroline Just. She is a board-certified neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, specializing in general neurology with a particular focus on women's neurological health. She serves as the founder and lead of the Neuro-Obstetrics/Women's Neurology program, established in 2022 .    #eatbetterfoodtoday #longevity #health #neurology #women's health #Alzheimer's #Dementia #brainhealth #healthycooking #healthyeating #patientcare #smallchanges   Please visit our website https://eatbetterfoodtoday.com for this week's recipe, interviews, books, research, videos. Look for information on Caroline at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/29965-caroline-just#industry-content Other Mentions by Caroline What's In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/  Cleveland Kitchen: https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/   Segment Notes: Breakfast: Smoothie  1:54 The Journey into Medicine  2:26 The Art of Medicine  3:55 -        As a Doctor, Spending the Time to Understand the Patient -        As a Professor, Creating a Safe Learning Environment -        Publicly discussing Cognitive Health for Women  Woman's Neurological Health  7:45 -        Risk Factors for Alzheimer's: Age and Being a Woman Misconceptions About Brain Health  11:17 -        How much Sleep has an affect on Memory -        How Depression Affects Memory  Emerging Trends in Neurology  13:40 -        Two Proteins that impact Alzheimer's – Tau and Amyloid -        Today Medication exists to Reduce the Amount of Amyloid -        New FDA approved Blood Test to check levels of Tau and Amyloid Food's Affect on Neurological Disorders  17:05 -        MIND Diet: Mediterranean Diet with Reduced Salt (Anti-Hypertension or DASH Diet), can reduce Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia -        Look at the Cleveland Clinic or Mayo Clinic website/library not social media for diet advice Biggest Challenges and Successes with Patients  22:57 -        Understanding a stroke -        Taking the time to talk a patient calmly through their situation -        Be sure they take medications as prescribed -        Eating too little is not healthy – you crave more unhealthy foods -        Recognizing what foods have sugar A Person's Gait, Walking Can Tell a Doctor a Lot 29:31 -        Cleveland Clinic's New Neurological Institute will have software that analyzes gait Goal is Not to Get an A+ on What they Eat  33:17 -        Make Some Small Changes First Step if Concerned about a Neurological Issue  35:10 -        See a general neurologist  The Impact of Sleep on Health  36:53 The Recipe: Farro with Vegetables  38:44 -        Family and Toddler Approved   This podcast is about giving back. A portion of our profits supports initiatives combating child hunger in underserved communities like East Cleveland, Ohio. Join me every week as we redefine wellness one plate at a time. Let's make healthy eating accessible for everyone while supporting local sustainable farmers, chefs, businesses, and organizations.   Subscribe to "Eat Better Food Today" for weekly inspiration on living a healthier, happier, more meaningful life! This Podcast is a production of Sante Strategies, LLC.   Sante translated is - Health Means Everything.   This is the company I have started to begin this health and longevity journey, focused on food. Disclaimer: We are sharing our experiences on this Podcast. Please be sure to consult a medical professional.