Wellness Myths, Supplements & Dementia Prevention with Dr. Jessica Steier

Can a supplement really improve brain health? Do you need a full-body MRI? What actually helps reduce your risk of cognitive decline, and how can you tell when a viral health claim is actually backed by science?This week on Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with public health scientist and science communicator Dr. Jessica Steier, founder and CEO of Unbiased Science, to separate evidence-based health advice from the misinformation filling our social media feeds.When someone you love is living with Alzheimer's, dementia, ALS, Parkinson's, or another serious illness, it's understandable to search for anything that might help. Jessica explains why that desperation can also make families particularly vulnerable to expensive supplements, protocols, tests, and wellness claims that promise far more than the evidence supports.Liz, Nikki, and Jessica dig into dementia and cognitive health, supplements, nutrition, sleep, exercise, social connection, full-body scans, vaccines, inflammation, and the rise of biohacking and concierge wellness. They also discuss how to evaluate a health study before believing the headline and why fear, big promises, and someone trying to sell you a solution should make you stop and look closer.In this episode, we talk about:– How to spot health and wellness misinformation– What the science supports for dementia and cognitive health– Why caregivers can be vulnerable to miracle health claims– Supplements and when they may actually be necessary– The risks and limitations of full-body MRI scans– Why sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social connection still matter– How to evaluate health studies shared on social media– The difference between promising research and proven evidence– Why having a trusted doctor mattersWhen health advice is everywhere, knowing how to ask better questions may be one of the most important tools we have.To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube-----------------Mind What Matters is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.