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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Best Kept Secret to Keeping Your Mind Sharp

from Healthy Looks Great on You · host Dr. Vickie

What’s the number one thing you can do to keep your mind sharp as you age? It’s probably not what you think—and it’s definitely not in a supplement bottle. In this episode of Healthy Looks Great on You, Dr. Vickie takes you to mini medical school to break down the latest research on brain health, including insights from the U.S. POINTER study on lifestyle and cognitive function. You’ll learn how exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social connection, and heart health all impact your brain—and why learning new, challenging skills may be the most overlooked secret to staying mentally sharp. Plus, Dr. Vickie shares her personal brain-training experiments and gives you practical, evidence-based strategies to protect your brain for decades to come. Because healthy looks great on you—and so does a sharp mind. U.S. Pointer Study Healthy Looks Great on You - the LAB Dementia Myths

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What’s the most powerful way to keep your mind sharp as you age? It’s not a supplement—and it’s not what most people focus on. In this episode, Dr. Vickie takes you to mini medical school to explain the science behind brain health, including findings from the U.S. POINTER study on lifestyle and cognitive function. You’ll learn how exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress, social connection, and heart health impact your brain—and why challenging your brain with new, difficult skills may be the most overlooked strategy for preventing cognitive decline.

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