Lifestyle & Brain Health: U.S. POINTER Study | Dr. Laura D. Baker

Can everyday lifestyle choices really protect your memory? Dr. Laura Baker, professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, shares insights from the groundbreaking U.S. POINTER trial—the largest study of its kind exploring how lifestyle changes impact brain health. She breaks down how factors like exercise, nutrition, cognitive engagement, and social connection work together, and what practical steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia. For a deeper dive into lifestyle and Alzheimer’s risk, watch our full conversation with Dr. Baker, part of the Zoom In on Dementia and Alzheimer’s series. Support for Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s is provided by sponsors Lilly, Biogen, Eisai, and Genentech. Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s is presented by Alzheimer’s Disease Research, a BrightFocus Foundation program. We fund exceptional research across the globe to support the development of cutting-edge treatments, risk reduction strategies, and ultimately a cure for this mind-stealing disease. Visit brightfocus.org to learn more and get involved.