Brain Health Expert: These Habits Halve Your Risk Of Dementia || Staying Sharp w/ Dr Helena Popovic

In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with brain health expert Dr Helena Popovic to uncover what reduces the risk of dementia, the signs to look out for, and how to take or cognitive health into our own hands. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/ Learn more about Dr Helena's work here: https://drhelenapopovic.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Her father's diagnosis and what it taught her 04:39 What dementia actually is 05:43 Early symptoms vs normal forgetting 07:41 The reversible causes doctors miss 11:30 Why dementia is more common in women 18:40 Risk factors for men — and blood pressure 26:00 Your beliefs about ageing predict your fate 31:21 How your brain changes at 40 34:16 Neuroplasticity explained 39:12 Awe, novelty and travel 45:50 Social connection and relationships 46:56 Why strength training is the key 54:15 Why brain health isn't common knowledge 59:12 Dr Helena's final advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.