Dr. Linda Sasser has been studying and presenting on the issues impacting brain and memory health for over three decades. From keynote lectures to retreat experiences, Dr. Sasser engages her audience in an exploration of personal health and wellness through simple practices to stay sharp and engaged.
It’s probably no secret that our brain’s aging is dependent on both our genetics and lifestyle practices. Some of the lifestyle practices that research has linked to how our brain ages include exercise, avoiding tobacco, and playing an instrument or speaking a second language. A review paper published Thursday in the journal Genomic Psychiatry suggests… Continue reading →
Modifiable risk factors for dementia include smoking, lack of exercise, hearing loss, obesity, and high blood pressure, among others listed by the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care. One of the more recent additions to their list is visual impairment, which one study (Varadaraj et al., 2021) concluded as having possibly led to… Continue reading →