The Ever-Changing Brain: Adapting, Aging, and Cognitive Health

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Simple lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of dementia

As we age, we can develop a higher risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It may even run in our families for some of us. But hope is not lost: About half of dementia cases are potentially preventable. Host Cristina Quinn walks us through the U.S. POINTER study led by Laura B ...  Show more

Breathe: Reducing stress can help your brain

When we’re in constant stress, our brains become less resilient. Chronic stress can lead to inflammation of the brain — increasing our risk of cognitive decline. Breathing exercises hold a lot of power for calming the body and brain. Host Cristina Quinn talks to Washington Post B ...  Show more

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