How the brain changes as we age, and what we can do about it with Prof. Nancy Pachana
In Episode 13 of Prime Time we’re talking about the brain, our cognitive processing and all the things we can do in midlife to prevent decline.
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How the brain changes as we age, and what we can do about it with Prof. Nancy Pachana
In Episode 13 of Prime Time we’re talking about the brain, our cognitive processing and all the things we can do in midlife to prevent decline. And for this we’re talking with Professor Nancy Pachana, a renowned clinical neuropsychologist, geropsychologist and professor at The University of Queensland. She knows everything there is to know about what happens as your brain ages, and how to keep it young.
There’s so much actionable and useful knowledge boiled into this episode, making it seem simple and important to look after our brains more actively through this stage of our lives.
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Here’s some highlights from this episode:
Prof. Pachana says that “people do not grasp how much of cognitive decline is in their remit to forestall. There’s three main things we can do and gives us the rulebook for taking care of our brain.
The signs of cognitive decline, and the science of dementia that we all should understand in the second half of life.
The mind body connection: What is good for your body, is good for your brain - instructions for managing your body and your brain together.
Three things that should be avoided to protect and look after our brains
What the research tells us about supplements and brain health
The science of social connection and brain health and the powerful role that social connection plays in our lives. And practical advice on how we can build and maintain different types of social connections in our lives.
Managing any hearing loss as the single most significant thing we can do to avoid cognitive decline and a very interesting conversation that explains why.
Brain games, brain fitness, and apps - do they work? We discuss the effects they can have on the brain and on mental health.
When should we worry about forgetfulness as signs of dementia? What is the difference between being forgetful, versus the signs of cognitive decline and dementia
Sleep, and how it changes in midlife, and the side-effects sleep changes on the mind
The thing you should know about alcohol as you age; No surprise it can have a negative effect
This is a really proactive discussion about brain health that gets you thinking. And I feel like the insights will make me more proactive. How about you?
Big news for Prime Timers this week
I’m thrilled to say that the Prime Time podcast has moved from seasonal to permanent! That’s right - you’re now going to be able to enjoy this podcast every week! Season one was such a wonderful success with so many of you downloading, subscribing and spreading the word that it’s here to stay! Thanks for your interest ❤️ Now - please tell your friends about it.
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Until next week - let’s make our prime time count.
Many thanks! Bec Wilson
Author, columnist, retirement educator, podcast host and guest speaker