Podcasts · Speaking of Psychology

Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD

· 40 min · Episode 325

Episode Keeping your brain healthy as you age, with Vonetta Dotson, PhD

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What are the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia and keep your brain healthy as you grow older? Neuropsychologist Vonetta Dotson, PhD, talks about what a healthy brain looks like; why you’re never too young – or old – to think about brain health; why physical activity, mental activity, and social engagement are all key; the relationship between depression and brain health; and small steps you can take to get started with a brain-healthy lifestyle.

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