CAN ADVENTURE PREVENT DEMENTIA? Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention.  Dr. Popovic graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, and her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication. She believes anyone can boost their brain and grow bolder rather than older. Learn: Laughter Box Gratitude Box Shifting from doom and gloom to joy, hope and connections 12 factors to be aware of: Head Injury Alcohol High blood pressure – sugar raises blood pressure too! Smoking Low education Depression Type 2 diabetes Obesity – our waistline is more important than our weight Social isolation/loneliness Hearing loss Physical activity/movement Sleep 6 ½ hrs per day minimum Gum disease – tooth decay Diet How Beliefs Affect Outcomes The negative effects of processed foods Breathwork Positive imagery   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/n-no8oB__AY Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/can-adventure-prevent-dementia/   Contact Dr. Helena Popovic Websites https://drhelenapopovic.com/ https://adventurepreventsdementia.com/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/helena.popovic Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/get_healthy_with_dr_helena/ YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/user/WinningatSlimming LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhelenapopovic/   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011. Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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