On Episode 118 of Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar: In this engaging episode, we dive into the world of dementia prevention with Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky, authors of the groundbreaking book, DEMENTIA PREVENTION: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain. Join us as this dynamic duo, a physician and neuropsychologist couple, share insights gathered from 45 years of clinical expertise. Key Takeaways: 1. Dementia is Not Inevitable, It's Preventable: Discover the empowering revelation that dementia is preventable in 1 out of 2 people and explore the factors that play a pivotal role in determining your brain's fate. 2. Cracking the Code of Cognitive Health: Delve into the intricate ways your brain's function is influenced by factors like blood circulation, blood pressure, sugar levels, medications, vision, hearing, and even how you breathe while you sleep. Uncover the 20 factors impacting dementia risk, 17 of which are changeable in adulthood. 3. Psychological Strategies for a Brain-Boosting Lifestyle: Learn proven psychological methods to alter habits and enhance overall health, setting the stage for a future with a resilient and sharp mind. Join us in this riveting conversation that cuts through the noise of fads and unsupported claims, providing practical insights into safeguarding your brain health. Don't miss out on the expert guidance of Drs. Clionsky to embark on the journey of a dementia-free future! 🌐🎙️ 🕒 Timestamps (00:10) Introducing our guests! (01:50) High school sweethearts (03:58) Your likelihood of getting dementia (07:16) The many approaches to dementia prevention (11:42) Sleep apnea and gender biases (16:10) Defining dementia (21:29) Working down the checklist and medications (27:36) Sugar, nutrition, and supplements (34:42) Risk reduction in 30s, 40s, 50s (39:52) Mouth breathing (43:26) Symptoms of sleep apnea (49:13) How much sleep should you get and can you catch up with a nap (51:54) Examine your “but” (53:51) 1 in 2 cases of dementia is preventable Resources: Book Dementia Prevention: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12532/dementia-prevention Website: https://braindoc.com/ ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Emily Clionsky, MD is an internal medicine doctor with 25 years of experience and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has treated thousands of patients with memory loss at her private practice. Mitchell Clionsky, PhD is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with 45 years of experience evaluating and treating patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, ADHD, and traumatic brain injury. Together, they developed the Memory Orientation Screening Test (MOST), which has been used by hundreds of doctors. They live in Springfield, MA. Connect with Tessa Tovar Website: https://tessatovar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana https://a.co/d/1pELtfn FREE YOGA CLASSES with me on YouTube Outside the Studio https://www.youtube.com/@tessatovar/featured