EP131: Part II: Ketones, Diet, & Beyond: Lifestyle, Healthy Brain Aging, & Alzheimer’s with Mary T. Newport, M.D.

<p>Taking proactive steps towards leading this kind of life could help reduce one’s risk for developing dementia in their later years.</p> <p>Join us for an enlightening episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World, where renowned medical expert Dr. Mary T. Newport will share her wisdom on how you can keep your brain young and active! </p> <p>With tips ranging from diet changes to lifestyle adjustments, she'll explain all the ways that Ketones, Diet & Lifestyle can help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.</p> <p>Don't miss this chance to join in our quest towards becoming truly age-friendly!</p> <p><strong>Key points covered in this episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>✔️ The Ketones Guru: Dr. Mary T. Newport and Her Passion for Brain Health</strong></p> <p>After graduating from two esteemed universities and training in pediatrics and neonatology, Mary Newport M.D.'s career came full circle when she later specialized in hospice care. </p> <p><strong>✔️ How Important Is Exercise For A Healthy Brain?</strong></p> <p>Keeping your brain healthy as you age is no small feat, and exercise plays an integral role in that! </p> <p><strong>✔️ Slumber Secrets: Getting The Ideal Amount Of Sleep And Quality Restful Nights</strong></p> <p>New studies indicate that seven to eight hours of sleep a night is the optimal amount for proper functioning. </p> <p>Also Sleep Hygiene has become increasingly important, as it refers to activities and habits surrounding sleep that may improve the overall quality of rest. </p> <p><strong>✔️ Turning the Tables on Life's Risk Factors: You Have the Power to Change Them</strong></p> <p>BP control, staying cognitively active, socially engaged, reducing stress if possible, correcting hearing and vision, and some obvious risk factors like smoking and overconsuming alcohol are all areas we can work on to help reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. </p> <p>But even more importantly, it is essential to understand and address medications. Most of the approved medications for Alzheimer