Brain Health While Caregiving – Strategies! Discover strategies that help caregivers can prioritize their mental well-being and protect their cognitive health. Learn about the surprising benefits of creativity, the science behind sugar addiction, and practical strategies to reduce your intake without feeling deprived. Explore the latest research on Lifestyle choices that can prevent dementia and may even reverse its progression.

Key lifestyle factors to discuss include:

• Diet: The Mediterranean diet, rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, has been linked to lower dementia risk.
• Exercise: Regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, can improve blood flow to the brain and reduce inflammation.
• Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in mentally challenging activities like learning a new language or playing a musical instrument can help maintain cognitive function.
• Social engagement: Strong social connections can provide emotional support and reduce Stress, both of which are crucial for brain health.
• Sleep: Adequate sleep is essential for memory consolidation and brain repair.

Bonus Content!

Get bonus content that’s not included in the book – it’s about light and temperature treatments for brain health – sauna, light Therapy, and cold therapy/plunge, including ways to incorporate it into your day with little expense and time. The link they can use is brainhealthactionplan.com/bonus

Our Guest: Dr. Teryn Clark

Dr. Teryn Clarke is a board-certified neurologist focused on memory and preventative brain health. She was named “Dementia Care Professional of the Year” by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America in 2015. Teryn has recently released her book called “Brain Health Action Plan: Simple, Science-Backed Lifestyle Changes that Optimize Cognitive Fitness and Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk.” She’s not only a doctor, but was also a caregiver to her mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in her 60’s. She’s researched everything she can do to not follow the same path her mom did, and she’s on with us today to share that knowledge with you.

www.brainhealthactionplan.com

clarkewellnessclinic.com

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Related Episodes:

The Brain’s Fountain of Youth: Innovative Paths to Dementia Prevention

Dementia Brain Protection: Health for Life

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