How early should you start taking dementia seriously?
Here’s 5 things you can do now to reduce dementia risk today.
Professor Claire Steves and Jonathan Wolf explore the multifaceted world of dementia. They delve into the significance of dental health, genetics, diet, and physical activity — plus, they unpack the latest research — to give you practical strat ... Show More
Yesterday
How to reduce your heart disease, dementia and cancer risk with 12 everyday high-fibre foods | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Prof Sarah Berry
Could 12 everyday high-fibre foods really help lower your risk of heart disease, dementia and some cancers? The world is obsessed with protein, but fewer than 1 in 10 people eat enough fibre. But this year, fiber is making an unexpected comeback. In this episode, legendary chef H ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 28
Most replayed moment: The surprising science of weight loss | Alan Aragon & Professor Sarah Berry
Today we’re talking about fat loss. For decades, we’ve been chasing the perfect weight loss diet. From Atkins to carnivore, countless trends have promised remarkable results, yet fail the test of time. So how do we cut through the noise and find a formula that actually works? In ... Show More
15m 57s
Jul 23
How to eat sugar without gaining weight (crush your cravings and end energy crashes) | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
How can you enjoy sugar without gaining weight, fuelling cravings or crashing later in the day? The answer, surprisingly, is not to cut it out. In today’s episode, Professor Tim Spector and Professor Sarah Berry discuss which forms of sugar affect your blood sugar levels most, an ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2014
Protecting your aging brain (SOP17)
Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and neuropsychologist Glenn E. Smith, PhD. In this episode, he discusses the causes of dementia as well as the effectiveness of activiti ... Show More
11m 16s
Apr 2024
Dementia Prevention: Mitchell Clionsky, PhD, on Enhancing Brain Health
Episode 196 is about dementia prevention, cognitive aging, and brain health.In this episode, you’ll meet Mitchell Clionsky, Ph.D., a board-certified neuropsychologist who specializes in evaluating and treating patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, ADHD, and traumatic brai ... Show More
47m 59s
Oct 2023
BITESIZE | How to Improve Your Brain Health as You Age | Dr Tommy Wood #390
In the UK, one in 14 people over 65 will develop dementia, with that figure rising to one in six once we’re over 80. But there are plenty of simple, enjoyable things that we can all start doing right now to improve our brain health and stave off age-related dementia.
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15m 13s
Jun 2025
Intercepting cognitive decline through lifestyle medicine with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Diana Karamacoska
In this episode, Dr Adrian Lopresti speaks with cognitive neuroscientist and postdoctoral fellow Dr Diana Karamacoska to explore the evolving landscape of brain health and dementia prevention. With a personal connection to vascular dementia, Diana shares insights from Australia’s ... Show More
36m 44s