Embracing Life After 60: Women, Dementia, and the Dirty Dozen: How to Protect Your Brain Health After 40 with David Ajibade

10/08/2025 54 min
Embracing Life After 60:  Women, Dementia, and the Dirty Dozen: How to Protect Your Brain Health After 40 with David Ajibade

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Did you know women are twice as likely as men to develop dementia? In this eye-opening episode of Embracing Life After 60, we’re joined by Dr. David from the Brain and Body Foundation, who shares practical, science-backed strategies to keep your brain sharp — starting right now.We unpack the “Dirty Dozen” — twelve common factors that harm brain health — and reveal the key nutrients your brain needs to function at its best. From the power of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D to the role of B vitamins and protein, you’ll discover why proper nutrition is one of the most effective tools for preventing cognitive decline.Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this conversation offers actionable tips you can start today to protect your memory, improve focus, and maintain independence for years to come.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why women face a higher risk of dementia — and what to do about itThe “Dirty Dozen” lifestyle and environmental factors that impact brain healthHow omega-3s, vitamin D, and B vitamins protect your brainThe surprising link between protein intake and cognitive functionEasy, everyday changes to support long-term brain health📌 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Brain and Body FoundationMore on Omega-3 and Brain Health – NIHAlzheimer’s Association – 10 Ways to Love Your Brain🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward protecting your most valuable asset — your mind.David Ajibade📞 +1 918-695-0752📧  [email protected]🌐 http://www.DrDavidAjibade.comRobin McCoy📞 214.226.3770📧 [email protected]🌐 RobinMcCoyRealty.com🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.comRobin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.#SeniorCare⁣ #ElderCare⁣ #AssistedLiving⁣ #Caregiving⁣ #Alzheimer's⁣ #Dementia⁣ #LegalRightsforSeniors⁣ #HomeCareServices⁣ #CognitiveHealth⁣ #ElderlySupportRobin McCoy📞 214.226.3770📧 [email protected]🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | [email protected] Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show.

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