Episode 121: Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera of Healthspan Neurology

Let us know your thoughts!!Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera of Healthspan Neurology joins our Two Pickles Tamara MacDuff and Sid Ragona to unpack proactive brain health—from dementia prevention and menopause brain fog to data‑driven habits that build long‑term cognitive resilience.https://www.healthspanneurology.com/00:32 — Why Brain Health Matters NowA fresh look at proactive cognitive care and why early action changes everything.06:06 — Who Benefits Most From Prevention‑Focused NeurologyThe patient profiles and patterns Dr. Asante sees in her micropractice.13:05 — Is Dementia Actually Increasing?Sorting out perception vs. reality and what the data reveals.20:50 — Genetics vs. Lifestyle in Alzheimer’s RiskHow modifiable factors stack up against inherited ones.27:53 — Daily Habits That Protect the BrainSleep, inflammation, movement, and the small levers with big impact.34:16 — Communicating the Value of Preventive CareThe challenge of marketing something people don’t feel yet.37:34 — Inside a Data‑Driven Prevention PlanGenetics, imaging, labs, cognitive testing, and what “measuring what matters” looks like.43:25 — Menopause, Hormones & Brain FogWhy women experience cognitive shifts and how sleep disruption plays a role.50:23 — Strength Training as Brain MedicineMuscle mass, metabolism, and resilience across the lifespan.54:58 — Key Takeaways & What Listeners Can Do NextPractical steps for building long‑term brain health. Support the show