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Boosting Cognitive Health

Cognitive Health is how well we think, learn and remember. As Baby Boomers are Aging, maintaining cognitive health becomes increasingly crucial. A sharp mind is essential for maintaining independence, engaging in meaningful activities, and ensuring a high quality of life. Taking care of your mind is as important as taking care of your body. Cognitive health is about the brain’s ability to perform essential functions such as learning, remembering, paying attention and making decisions. Our Experts in this area of the site talk through activities that support cognitive health like learning new things, solving puzzles and playing games.

Factors influencing cognitive health include improving your Lifestyle with a healthy Diet, regular Exercise, adequate Sleep and managing Stress. Staying socially active and engaged helps. Monitoring your physical health by managing chronic health conditions like Diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol is crucial. Cognitive health is something you build, shape and protect with what you eat, how you sleep and the habits that you form.

Cognitive Specialists & Contributors

Alastair Goldfisher Independent Journalist
Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson, Host of The Katrina Johnson Show
Ken Frumkin Ken
Margot Escott LCSW
Mike Vera Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Rena Yudkowsky Geriatric Social Worker & Memory Coach
Sarah Ratekin Blogger
Terry McMullen Podcast Host

Podcasts About Cognitive
Happiness Journey with Dr Dan: Where every journey is worth living.
The Aging Well Podcast
Green Living with Tee
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman
Type.Tune.Tint.
All Home Care Matters
Positive Talk Radio
SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast
Prime Life
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
The Katrina Johnson Show | A Safe Space For Women Healing From Childhood Trauma
Breakfast Leadership Show

Books About Cognitive
Aging or Alzheimer’s?: A Doctor’s Personal Guide to Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia
By Dr. Kenneth Frumkin
Dementia Prevention
By Emily Clionsky, MD & Mitchell Clionsky, PhD
Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside
By Martin Pazzani
101 Clues to a Happy Life
By Alex Bäcker

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Happiness Journey With Dr Dan Podcast: Season 35 Ep 9: Special Guest And Psychologist Dr Gloria Vanderhorst &Raquo; 2553818 1572063874379 E88Edcc77E72C
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Happiness journey with Dr Dan podcast: Season 35 Ep 9: Special Guest and psychologist Dr Gloria Vanderhorst

Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst is a licensed psychologist serving Maryland and Washington, D.C., with more than 50 years ofexperience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety,relationship challenges, and life transitions through evidence-based onlinetherapy. Her work is grounded i…

Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst is a licensed psychologist serving Maryland and Washington, D.C., with more than 50 years ofexperience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety,relati…

Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst is a licensed psychologist serving Maryland and Washington, D.C., with more than 50 years ofexperience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety,relationship challenges, and life transitions through evidence-based onlinetherapy. Her work is grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, and a deepunderstanding of emotional development. She has served as Director of Child andAdolescent Services at the Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland, was a tenuredAssistant Professor of Developmental Psychology at Towson University,and founded Vanderhorst & A…

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Avatar Of Dan Amzallag Dan Amzallag June 30, 2026
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Signs of Early Dementia: When to Seek Answers

When someone you love starts repeating the same question three times in an hour, or forgets where they parked the car again, it’s easy to dismiss it as normal aging. But distinguishing between typical forgetfulness and signs of early dementia can be the difference between catching cognitive declin…

When someone you love starts repeating the same question three times in an hour, or forgets where they parked the car again, it’s easy to dismiss it as normal aging. But distinguishing between typic…

When someone you love starts repeating the same question three times in an hour, or forgets where they parked the car again, it’s easy to dismiss it as normal aging. But distinguishing between typical forgetfulness and signs of early dementia can be the difference between catching cognitive decline early and missing a critical window for medical intervention. Memory problems in your 50s and beyond deserve attention. While occasional lapses are part of life, certain patterns warrant a conversation with a doctor. This article walks you through what to watch for, when to worry about forgetfulne…

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Avatar Of Anthony Copeland-Parker Anthony Copeland-Parker June 30, 2026
Aging As Ascension Rather Than Decline: Reframing The Second Half Of Life | Ep. 418 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
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Aging as Ascension Rather Than Decline: Reframing the Second Half of Life | Ep. 418

What if aging is not a slow unraveling—but an upward movement into deeper wholeness? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the idea of “aging as ascension rather than decline.” Drawing on the SPIES model (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emot…

What if aging is not a slow unraveling—but an upward movement into deeper wholeness? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the idea of “aging as a…

What if aging is not a slow unraveling—but an upward movement into deeper wholeness? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the idea of “aging as ascension rather than decline.” Drawing on the SPIES model (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social fitness), they reframe the second half of life as a period of integration, purpose, and expanding awareness.The conversation weaves together modern concepts like healthspan and joyspan with the theological and philosophical insights of thinkers like Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and C…

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Avatar Of Jeff Armstrong Jeff Armstrong June 30, 2026
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Why Won’t I Get Hearing Aids

By asking, “Why won’t I get hearing aids?” there’s probably a little voice in your head whispering excuses, fears, or doubts. You’re not alone. Millions of people across the globe struggle with hearing loss — and just as many resist getting help. The irony? Hearing aids have never been m…

By asking, “Why won’t I get hearing aids?” there’s probably a little voice in your head whispering excuses, fears, or doubts. You’re not alone. Millions of people across the globe struggle w…

By asking, “Why won’t I get hearing aids?” there’s probably a little voice in your head whispering excuses, fears, or doubts. You’re not alone. Millions of people across the globe struggle with hearing loss — and just as many resist getting help. The irony? Hearing aids have never been more advanced, more discreet, or more beneficial. And yet, people wait 5 to 7 years on average before they do anything about it. The stakes are higher than you think. Untreated hearing loss isn’t just an inconvenience — it’s a serious quality of life issue. It can impact relationships, work, me…

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Avatar Of David B. David B. June 29, 2026
Gary Kaplan, Do: How To Boost Longevity And Decrease Chronic Pain &Amp; Inflammation &Raquo; Glg Cover2026 Libsyn
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Gary Kaplan, DO: How to Boost Longevity and Decrease Chronic Pain & Inflammation

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO. Dr. Gary is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression and Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Ca…

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO. Dr. Gary is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New…

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO. Dr. Gary is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression and Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover. A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Gary is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both family Medicine and pain medicine. In this chat, Dr. Gary shares how chronic inflammation, not simply ag…

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Avatar Of Therese Forton-Barnes Therese Forton-Barnes June 29, 2026
Ruby Colley: The Story Of &Quot;Hello, Halo&Quot;, Celebrating Artistic Expression And Neurodiversity &Raquo; Podcast Cover
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Ruby Colley: the Story of "Hello, Halo", Celebrating Artistic Expression and Neurodiversity

I’m so happy to bring you this episode with the British Ivor-nominated composer, violinist and sound artist Ruby Colley. She grew up with her artist parents and her brother Paul who is neuro-divergent and non-speaking. This conversation shines a light on her beautiful album Hello Halo with the b…

I’m so happy to bring you this episode with the British Ivor-nominated composer, violinist and sound artist Ruby Colley. She grew up with her artist parents and her brother Paul who is neuro-diverg…

I’m so happy to bring you this episode with the British Ivor-nominated composer, violinist and sound artist Ruby Colley. She grew up with her artist parents and her brother Paul who is neuro-divergent and non-speaking. This conversation shines a light on her beautiful album Hello Halo with the brilliant Exaudi vocal ensemble. She composed this alongside her brother, transcribing Paul’s sounds and using recordings of his voice to make a vocal map of his life & relationships. You’ll be hearing music from this work as well as her project Overheard. Ruby spoke to me about the influence…

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Avatar Of Leah Roseman Leah Roseman June 28, 2026
Stress, Inflammation, And The Future Of Precision Aging | Dr. Andrew Holman | The Aging Well Podcast | Ep &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
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Stress, Inflammation, and the Future of Precision Aging | Dr. Andrew Holman | The Aging Well Podcast | EP

Stress is often treated as a feeling, but what if it is also a measurable biological force shaping disease, pain, inflammation, and the aging process itself? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, rheumatologist and Inmedix CEO Dr. Andrew Holman joins Dr Armstrong to explore the emerging science…

Stress is often treated as a feeling, but what if it is also a measurable biological force shaping disease, pain, inflammation, and the aging process itself? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast,…

Stress is often treated as a feeling, but what if it is also a measurable biological force shaping disease, pain, inflammation, and the aging process itself? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, rheumatologist and Inmedix CEO Dr. Andrew Holman joins Dr Armstrong to explore the emerging science of stress biology and the autonomic nervous system.Drawing from more than 25 years in rheumatology and decades of research into autoimmune disease, Dr. Holman explains why stress may be the “missing link” in chronic illness and why understanding the body’s stress response could transform how …

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Avatar Of Jeff Armstrong Jeff Armstrong June 28, 2026
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Writing Through the Lens of Empathy

Lauren Reisner admits that her dad might not totally love her decision to give up being a lawyer to follow her dream to write."My dad is supportive, but he is having a very hard time with me saying, I'm not a lawyer anymore," she says.Describing herself as "trauma-informed," Lauren brings empathy to…

Lauren Reisner admits that her dad might not totally love her decision to give up being a lawyer to follow her dream to write."My dad is supportive, but he is having a very hard time with me saying, I…

Lauren Reisner admits that her dad might not totally love her decision to give up being a lawyer to follow her dream to write."My dad is supportive, but he is having a very hard time with me saying, I'm not a lawyer anymore," she says.Describing herself as "trauma-informed," Lauren brings empathy to those suffering from life's setbacks, allowing her to tread lightly as she gathers information to ghostwrite their personal stories. She credits her 20 years as a disability lawyer, representing people with disability claims through the Social Security administration, with her ability to translate …

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Avatar Of Tom Kranz Tom Kranz June 27, 2026
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Discover Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) & How Boxing is Helping to Fight Parkinson's Disease

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from Rock Steady Boxing as guests to the show. About Ryan Cotton, President/CEO: Ryan Cotton currently serves as President & CEO for Rock Steady Boxing. His involvement with the organization started in 2009…

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from Rock Steady Boxing as guests to the show. About Ryan Cotton, President/CEO: Ryan Cotton currently serves …

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from Rock Steady Boxing as guests to the show. About Ryan Cotton, President/CEO: Ryan Cotton currently serves as President & CEO for Rock Steady Boxing. His involvement with the organization started in 2009 when he served on the Board of Directors for a decade. Although he serves all RSB boxers around the world, his favorite RSB boxer was his father who was a Parkinson's fighter until his last days. Ryan's education is in physical therapy where he had a 22-year clinical career before moving into his…

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Avatar Of Lance A. Slatton Cscm Lance A. Slatton CSCM June 25, 2026
Posture, Pain, And Longevity: Rethinking Aging With Esther Gokhale | Ep. 416 &Raquo; 42675138 1749090159091 88Efaeb42Cca3
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Posture, Pain, and Longevity: Rethinking Aging with Esther Gokhale | Ep. 416

What if much of the pain, stiffness, and physical decline we associate with aging is not inevitable? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong’s guest is posture expert and author Esther Gokhale, founder of the Gokhale Method and author of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back. Drawing f…

What if much of the pain, stiffness, and physical decline we associate with aging is not inevitable? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong’s guest is posture expert and autho…

What if much of the pain, stiffness, and physical decline we associate with aging is not inevitable? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong’s guest is posture expert and author Esther Gokhale, founder of the Gokhale Method and author of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back. Drawing from decades of research into traditional cultures where older adults remain active, mobile, and largely free from chronic back pain, Esther explains how posture shapes everything from spinal health and balance to independence and longevity.Together, they explore why modern movement habits may be acc…

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Avatar Of Jeff Armstrong Jeff Armstrong June 25, 2026
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