Brain Health is the New Heart Health: What Everyone Needs to Know About Dementia Prevention

What if protecting your brain health was just as important as protecting your heart? In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with host Dawn Platt, where she reveals why dementia isn’t an inevitable part of aging — and what you can do right now to help build your brain’s natural defense system.

Discover the surprising lifestyle habits that can strengthen your cognitive reserve at any age, learn to spot the crucial difference between normal forgetfulness and early warning signs, and understand why experts are saying "what's good for the heart is good for the brain."

Whether you're concerned about your own cognitive future or supporting a loved one, Dawn shares practical, science-backed strategies that could make all the difference. 

Looking for more brain-health insights? Don't miss "The Science of SMARTfit: How Dual-Task Training Is Transforming Cognitive Fitness" and "Top 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Cognitive Reserve" — two episodes filled with practical, science-backed strategies to help support cognitive health and resilience for years to come.