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The brain use more energy than any other part of the body, and its main fuel source is glucose - a type of sugar derived from the food we eat. What happens to the brain when it is exposed to the excessive amounts of sugar that most people have in their diet? Well - more is definitely not better! I unpack why excessive sugar impairs mood, memory and self-control and how to avoid these dangers by satisfying our sweet tooth. RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for live online workshop --> Brain Foods to Boost Memory

Can supplements boost your brain health? Forget about those over-the-counter products that promise better memory. A recent survey found that about a quarter of adults over 50 take a supplement for their brain health with the promise of better memory and sharper attention and focus. The problem? There's no solid scientific proof any of them work. I break down why most supplements for brain health and memory are a waste of money and what to use instead. RESOURCES & LINKS: Live Online Workshop: Eating food for your brain and memory Hosted by Dr. Ben Webb Thursday 22nd September, 7pm (BST) Register for free HERE Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram

What can you eat to brighten your mood? Not only is there a relationship between what you eat and your physical health, but there's a direct line to your mental and emotional health as well. Some foods lift your spirits, while others lead to low mood, anxiety, and troubled sleep. I share the three best nutrients to include in your diet to boost your mood along with a shopping list to keep your brain working in optimal condition. RESOURCES & LINKS: 20 Brain Foods to Boost Your Mood, Memory and Thinking Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram #brainhealth #nutrition #mentalhealth #ology #betterbrainbetteryou

In today's hyper-connected, fast-paced environment, the challenge more than ever is to have the discipline to slow down. Taking a “brain break”—relearning how to slow down and go inward—has become increasingly popular. That's because meditation, just like exercise, can transform your brain. As a more mindful individual, you'll create a more whole, conscious experience with more meaningful connection. So it really is within your power to change your brain. Listen to this episode to learn how. Free Guide: Six steps to a healthier brain Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram

Stress and anxiety are common experiences for many people. Work, family issues, health concerns, and financial obligations are parts of everyday life that make us more stressed. What's more some people are more likely to become stressed than others. Minimising the chronic stress of daily life as much as possible is critical for reducing your chances of chronic health conditions like heart disease, anxiety disorders, depression and dementia. So here are 10 science-backed ways to help you the relieve daily stress in your life. Test your risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram

The brain is involved in everything we do and, like any other part of the body, it needs to be cared for too. Exercising the brain can improve memory, focus, and daily functionality. Not only will this help your brain health now, it will also help to prevent the development of brain problems as you get older, like Alzheimer's disease and dementia. I breakdown how to incorporate a few simple mental exercises into your daily life to improve your brain health. Test your risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram

Are you getting enough sleep? Even if you manage to carve out time in your schedule to get enough sleep, you may have a hard time nodding off, or you may wake up during the night. You're not the only one! Sleep disruption has become something of a hidden public health epidemic in recent years. You might be surprised to hear that it's what you're doing during the daytime that is sabotaging your sleep. Let's discuss! RESOURCES & LINKS: Free Guide: 12 steps to help you sleep better Connect with us on social: Facebook- Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram Watch Better Brain, Better You

What makes you age faster? There's no escaping ageing – and nor should we feel pressure to look like we've escaped it. But looking much older or younger than your biological age isn't all down to genetics. Your lifestyle choices make a real difference to how old you feel and look. To help you make the right lifestyle choices, I share 9 things that science has revealed accelerates ageing. RESOURCES & LINKS Test your risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram Watch this episode on YouTube

What are you eating that is damaging your brain? Of all the different parts of the body, the brain is the most vulnerable to the detrimental effects of a poor diet. Some foods will make your memory and mood worse, and increase the likelihood of developing dementia, so should be avoided at all costs. I share the 7 worst foods for your brain to cut out of your diet immediately and keep your brain working in optimum condition. RESOURCES & LINKS 20 brain foods that will boost your memory, mood and thinking Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram Watch this episode on YouTube

You finally have a few quiet moments to yourself, only to immediately start replaying that negative thought in your mind or worrying whether you've got enough time to meet that work deadline next week. Sound familiar? Worrying and overthinking are part of the human experience, but when left unchecked they can take a toll on your well-being, and can even increase your risk of certain mental health conditions. So how can you take control of your thoughts and stop worrying? I share some simple, science-backed strategies to help you stop overthinking. RESOURCES & LINKS: Discover 12 science-backed steps to better sleep. Watch this episode on YouTube. Connect with us on social: Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - Instagram

What is the best diet plan to keep your brain young? Forget fad diets that are popular for losing weight, but have no scientific support for their use. You should try the MIND diet, designed by scientists to focus on food groups that can boost your brainpower and protect you from age-related problems like Alzheimer's disease. I breakdown the foods to eat and avoid on the MIND diet and give you a free seven-day MIND diet meal plan. RESOURCES & LINKS: Get Free 7-Day MIND Diet Meal Plan Connect with us on social: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Instagram:

Want to improve your memory? Get a good night's sleep. Forget brain training and crosswords. Improving your sleep is one of the the best things you can do to stop forgetting and enhance your memory. I discuss how to use sleep to improve memory and share three science-backed methods to help get to sleep, stay asleep and wake feel rested. RESOURCES & LINKS: Discover 12 science-backed steps to better sleep. Connect with us on social: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Instagram Watch Better Brain, Better You PODCAST

Whether you play a musical instrument, are a festival goer or just love listening to your favourite tunes on the radio, many of us instinctively know the effects of music on our mood and energy. But did you know about the huge benefits that playing and listening to music can have for your brain? Today, I breakdown the most important emotional and cognitive benefits of music for brain health and mental health. RESOURCES & LINKS: Discover your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by taking our FREE test. Watch Better Brain, Better You

When we're overweight, we know implicitly that it's unhealthy and we also know that the right diet and exercise should help to shift those extra pounds. But what about an unhealthy brain? What can we do for our brain when it's out of shape? There are some simple science-backed changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle which have immense power to change the way your brain operates. So today I am going to walk through the five steps you can take to nurture and maintain a healthier brain. RESOURCES: Dementia Risk Test Watch Better Brain, Better You

Feel as though you're constantly tired and always struggling to catch up? You need to reset your circadian rhythm to meet your brain's needs and have the energy to do the things you want to do. The next revolution in healthcare is going to be around living life in tune with our natural rhythms - our circadian cycles. But what exactly are these circadian rhythms and how can we use them to improve our health and wellbeing? Listen to this week's episode to discover how to work with your circadian rhythms to improve your health and well-being. RESOURCES: Discover your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by taking our FREE test. Watch Better Brain, Better You

Interoception - our sense of the internal state of our body - is not as well known as “outward facing” senses such as sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, but it's turning out to be really important for mental health. Our sensitivity to the interoceptive signals coming from the different organs in our body determines our ability to control our emotions. Neuroscience and psychology are developing new techniques that help you “tune in” to your body and alter perception of its interoceptive signals to overcome a host of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. Listen to this week's episode to discover how to sense the internal state of your body to control your emotions and mental well-being. and body. RESOURCES: Six Steps to a Healthy Brain Watch Better Brain, Better You

Stress is responsible for over 70% of doctor's visits. It is one of the biggest drains on your energy levels, and a major contributor to sleep loss and mood problems like depression and anxiety. Stress and anxiety are rampant in today's world (for many reasons you're certainly well aware of). But here's what you may not know… It turns out that one of the fastest and most powerful ways to get your brain and body out of stress and anxiety isn't to think your way out of it, but to use your BREATH. Listen to this week's episode to discover how to breathe the stress and anxiety out of your brain and body. RESOURCES AND LINKS Six Steps to a Healthy Brain Watch Better Brain, Better You #breathing #brainhealth #midlife Connect with us on social: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Instagram

What if I told you that 80% of your health in old age is up to you, how you live your life. Your body and brain have inbuilt defence systems against ageing, called “longevity genes” - armed forces that that fight against disease, stress, and ageing. Research is starting to work out the diet and lifestyle that most effectively turn on these sirtuin genes in humans, which have the potential to reverse ageing. I distill what we know about how to activate these genes to live longer and reverse ageing into five simple steps that can almost anyone can do. RESOURCES: Discover your risk of developing dementia Watch Better Brain, Better You Lu et al. (2020) Reprogramming to recover youthful epigenetic information and restore vision. Nature 588, 124-129 Kane, & Sinclair, D.A. (2019) Epigenetic changes during aging and their reprogramming potential. Critical Reviews of Biochemical Molecular Biology 54, 61-83. Sinclair, DA & Laplante, MD, (2019) Lifespan: Why We Age - And Why We Don't Have to Harper Collins

Yoga is a really effective practice for managing the physical and psychological symptoms that women experience during the perimenopause and menopause. Menopause yoga uses specially adapted yoga practices with breathing techniques and mindful meditation exercises to help manage menopausal symptoms. I talk to Menopause Yoga expert and practitioner, Mara Hastings, about the best ways to use yoga and wellbeing to manage your menopause journey. RESOURCES & LINKS: You can find Maria and and her yoga practice on facebook and instagram: Maria Hastings (Instagram) Bridgford Yoga (Facebook) Download my FREE Brain-Healthy Foods for Midlife Guide

As humans, we're designed for social interaction. You might think you're just laughing and talking, but your brain is actually hard at work laying down new pathways. And science has shown that socialising is critical for good brain health and loneliness is toxic for it. In today's episode, I discuss: why having a good social life is so good for your brain why people with strong social ties are less likely to experience cognitive decline how to re-engage socially if you've lost contact with old friends RESOURCES & LINKS: Six step plan for a healthy brain Watch this episode here

Many women in midlife say that their brain feels like ‘cotton wool' - that they become increasingly forgetful and find it hard to retain information. This “brain fog” can make it especially hard to function at work, and concentrate when reading or watching TV. But when should you worry that something is wrong? Is it just lack of sleep? Is it the menopause? Or might it be the warning signs of dementia? How can you tell the difference? Today I want to help you distinguish whether the brain fog and memory problems you are experiencing are due to healthy brain ageing, the menopause or dementia. RESOURCES & LINKS: Discover your risk of developing dementia by taking our free "Dementia Risk Test" Watch Better Brain, Better You

“I'm just so tired” is probably the most common sentence women in midlife say to me on a regular basis. They've often had their tiredness dismissed as just ‘the way life is' or put down to working, motherhood or just age. Ongoing fatigue and tiredness are not in fact just a symptom of getting older or working too hard. Fatigue and tiredness are clear warning signals from your brain that it needs re-fuelling. And food is hands down the best way to give your brain the fuel it needs. So today I want to share the best brain foods to eat to boost your energy levels. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download Free Guide: “Brain-Healthy Foods For Midlife” Watch Better Brain, Better You

How do you create the right sort of environment and relationships to help teenagers become more resilient? I talk to therapist and parenting expert, Alicia Drummond from Teen Tips, on the skills and traits that teenagers need to develop to become resilient young people. Join me for a fascinating and practical discussion on how to build resilience in young people with therapist and parenting expert, Alicia Drummond. RESOURCES & LINKS: Learn the 4 essential strategies for parenting teenagers by watching our free workshop Teen Tips

In the next three minutes, 3 people will develop dementia and two of them will be women. Women may be at much higher risk of dementia when they lose the brain protection of hormones that decline during peri-menopause and menopause. As hormones like oestrogen protect brain function, can you stop dementia from developing by replacing these hormones lost during menopause? Join me for today's podcast episode to discover the answer to: can hormone replacement prevent dementia? RESOURCES & LINKS: Dementia Risk Test HRT and Dementia Prevention Study

As a working parent, how do you find the time, energy and patience to positively engage with and offer the right support for your teenager? I talk to parenting expert, Anita Cleare, who shares how working parents can switch mindset from work mode to parent mode to deal with the day-to-day challenges of parenting teenagers. Anita shares lots of practical advice for working parents on the importance of managing their own emotions and mindset as well as navigating the choppy parenting waters of teenage sleep and screen time. Join me for a fascinating and actionable discussion about the power of a mindset switch for working parents of teens with positive parenting expert, Anita Cleare. ---- RESOURCES AND LINKS: Free How to Parent a Teenage Brain Workshop Watch Better Brain, Better You Connect with Anita Cleare The Work-Parent Switch: How to Parent Smarter Not Harder

Why can't you lose weight? You've cut out the fast food, revamped your diet and started exercising. But the numbers on the scales haven't budged at all. What's going on? Diets don't work because you brain controls your body weight. So whenever your weight changes too much, your brain will step in to push it back to what it thinks is the correct weight for you. And you might not like the same weight your brain prefers. Most of us don't! To lose weight you need to make you brain more comfortable at a lower weight. Today, I've got seven brain hacks that will help you lose weight by shedding stubborn belly fat and none of them involve restrictive dieting. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download Free Guide: “Brain-Healthy Foods For Midlife” Watch Better Brain, Better You

I know there's a lot of stuff going on in your life right now. The endless to-do list, balancing home, work life, parenting and caring responsibilities. So it's understandable if your happiness has taken a backseat. Today, we're gong to change all that by giving you the secret ingredients that science has shown will help you live a happy midlife. Not only will these scientifically tested happiness hacks have a positive effect on you, they will also have a huge influence on those closest to you. Join Dr. Ben Webb to learn the 10 scientific secrets of midlife happiness. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download Free Guide: “Brain-Healthy Foods For Midlife” https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainfoods CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ologyonline Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ology-online-courses-ltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ologyonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ologyonline Watch the Better Brain, Better You PODCAST here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ologyonline

Worried about the amount of time your teen is gaming? You're not alone! 9 out of 10 parents say teens spend too much gaming. But what is too much gaming? When does gaming become unhealthy or even addictive? And what can parents do to support teens who are problem gamers? We answer all these questions today in a brutally honest interview with Patrick Foster, a former professional cricketer and school teacher whose life was shattered by a pathological gambling addiction that brought him to the verge of taking his own life. After a long journey through recovery and rehab, Patrick now uses his lived experience of problem gambling to help young people and their parents who may be experiencing similar difficulties or who are unaware of the potential pitfalls and dangers of gaming and gambling. RESOURCES & LINKS: Free Checklist: “9 Signs Your Teen is Addicted To Gaming”→https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/gaming Might Bite: The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict by Patrick Foster - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/might-bite-9781472992130/ Epic Risk Management - https://www.epicriskmanagement.com/

The effects of trauma early in life can influence adult life in many different ways - impacting our sense of self, the way we communicate, and how we form relationships. Developing more self-awareness of our behaviours in adult life can help to undo the harm of childhood trauma. So, if you're caring for a young person who has experienced childhood trauma or you're living with the consequences of childhood trauma as an adult, I want to show you the different ways in which childhood trauma can manifest in adult life and relationships. In this episode, you're going to learn how childhood trauma manifests in adult life to influence: The patten and type of relationships we have as an adult Our social, emotional and financial dependance on partners How we manage conflict and compromise in relationships The way in which we take care of our wellbeing in relationships RESOURCES & LINKS: Watch Workshop: “Rewiring The Brain to Heal Trauma” Free Workshop: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/healtrauma

Most women say that they “lack the knowledge” or feel “unprepared” for peri-menopause - the transition into menopause, which is when a woman's periods stop and she comes to the end of her reproductive life. Although every woman's peri-menopause is different, there are many common features. So today I want to talk through the symptoms you will experience during peri-menopause so you know exactly what to expect and how you will feel. In this episode, you're going to learn: What is peri-menopause and the signs that it is starting What a menstrual cycle and period looks like in peri-menopause Common peri-menopausal symptoms and how to deal with them RESOURCES & LINKS: Download Free Guide: “Brain-Healthy Foods For Midlife” https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainfoods

What you choose to eat in midlife creates either an environment that nourishes your brain and nurtures your mental health or an environment that damages your brain and creates mental health problems. Today, I am going to unpack why eating a brain-healthy diet in midlife is the most important thing you can do to sharpen your thinking, boost your memory and improve your mood. And walk through the top ten foods that will nourish your brain and take good care of your mental health. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why eating a brain-healthy diet in midlife sharpens your thinking, boosts your memory and improves your mood Top 10 foods to eat in midlife that will nourish your brain and nurture your mental health Foods to cut out of your diet in midlife to protect your brain and mental health RESOURCES & LINKS: Download Free Guide: “Brain-Healthy Foods For Midlife” Free Guide https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainfoods

Midlife can be a tumultuous time for many women. The words ‘midlife crisis' can put a negative spin on this period. But it doesn't have to be all bad. It can be an opportunity to reevaluate your life. It's the chance to pause and spend time and energy figuring out what's meaningful to you. So I want to share the signs you are experiencing a midlife crisis and give you six ways to manage it— and become happier and more fulfilled in the process. In this episode, you're going to learn: The differences between a midlife crisis for men and women The signs you are experiencing a midlife crisis Six steps to help you manage a midlife crisis RESOURCES & LINKS: Download free guide “6 Steps to a Healthy brain” HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth

Your teen's stopped talking to you. They shut themselves away in their room for hours at a time. Any response you do get is an angry one-word answer along with some annoyed eye-rolling. Take a deep breath. Pulling away from parents is a normal part of development during adolescence. Whether you should be worried or not really depends on why your teenager has stopped talking. In today's episode, we look at the reasons why teens won't talk to their parents and how to get through to teens who have shut down. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why teenagers won't talk to their parents Why parents need to stay connected to teens How to talk to teens who have shut down RESOURCES & LINKS: Download free guide “5 Secrets to Communicating with Teenagers” HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/5secrets

When we go through trauma, our brains don't function like they normally do. We shift into survival mode. Our brains direct all our mental and physical energy toward dealing with the immediate threat until it's resolved. But it's not only our brains that remember our trauma(s). Today, I discuss how unprocessed trauma can also get "stuck" or "stored" in our bodies and share some safe and effective ways of releasing these traumatic experiences from our body. In this episode, you're going to learn: The primary response of the brain and body to trauma What's happening in the body during and after a traumatic experience How unprocessed trauma can be released when it gets ‘stuck in the body RESOURCES & LINKS: Watch free workshop “Rewiring The Teenage Brain To Heal Trauma” HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/healtrauma

As a parent of a teen, I am sure you do everything you can to help your teenager make good decisions, provide them with guidance, reflect on how that situation made you feel as a teenager. You think you have set your teenager up for success. So why does your teenager ignore all of your advice and go and do exactly what they were going to do anyway? Well, in today's episode, I explain the brain reasons why teenagers think they know everything and parents know nothing. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why teenagers often ignore parents' advice The brain reasons why teens think they know everything Why teens need additional parental support with making decisions RESOURCES & LINKS: Watch our free workshop “How to Parent a Teenage Brain” HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/workshop

Most people don't give their brain health the attention it needs — until it's too late. Currently, if you live to 85, you have a 50/50 chance of developing dementia. That's the flip of a coin! So how can you start looking after your brain to avoid disorders like dementia? A good place to start would be to adopt a functional medicine approach to your brain health. I talk to functional medicine practitioner, Dr Sarah Davies, about the huge benefits of functional medicine for your brain - using prevention rather than pills to treat disorders, like Alzheimer's, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's, which conventional medicine has written off as untreatable. In this episode, you'll learn: Why dealing with the root cause of a brain problem rather than the symptoms will produce better outcomes How functional medicine is being successfully used to prevent and reverse Alzheimer's disease The advantages of functional medicine for treating complex conditions, like chronic fatigue, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and dementia RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for our FREE dementia prevention masterclass: “How to rewire your brain to prevent dementia” HERE Dr Sarah Davies' Functional Medicine Clinic - https://drsarahdavies.co.uk/

By the time we reach midlife, we all have some of the brain disease that causes dementia, but only some of us will go on to experience the symptoms of cognitive decline later in life. Why is that? The truth is dementia doesn't suddenly appear. In fact, the seeds for dementia are sown inside your brain years, even decades before you will ever experience any symptoms. Today, I breakdown your risk of mental decline in midlife and what it tells you about your chances of going on to develop dementia. In this episode, you're going to learn: The mental decline in midlife which can lead to dementia What reduces your chances of mental decline in midlife What increases your risk of mental decline in midlife RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for our FREE dementia prevention masterclass: “How to rewire your brain to prevent dementia” HERE: ologyonlinecourses.com/masterclass Rangevaare, M.J. et al. (2022) Predictors of Incident Mild Cognitive Impairment and Its Course in a Diverse Community-Based Population. Neurology. 98 (1) https://n.neurology.org/content/98/1/e15

A new year often signifies a fresh start for many people - setting health and wellness resolutions. But, more often than not, these goals are unsustainable, leading most people to break their resolutions within a few weeks. To break that cycle of making the same resolutions year after year that you never keep, it's important to make resolutions that not only improve your health, but are sustainable. Here are 10 New Year's resolutions you can actually keep. I hope you have a healthy and happy New Year! In this episode, you're going to learn: 10 healthy ways to improve your physical, emotional and brain health Sustainable resolutions that you can follow for the rest of your life How to create a healthier relationship with food, body and mind RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for our FREE dementia prevention masterclass: “Rewire your brain to reduce your risk of dementia” HERE: ologyonlinecourses.com/masterclass

Maintaining a healthy brain during your life is your most important goal for your health now and longevity going forward. If you don't look after your brain now, you put yourself at higher risk for developing brain diseases that cause dementia. To help you get started, I share 5 lifestyle practices to preserve optimal brain, mental and cognitive function and avoid diseases that will affect your normal brain function and behaviour later in life. In this episode, you're going to learn that: Exercise causes physical changes to your brain that enhance well-being Every bite of food you eat either depletes or nourishes your brain. Learning new things builds extra capacity into your brain. Having a strong social circle slows down mental decline Sleep is essential for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for our FREE dementia prevention masterclass: “Rewire your brain to reduce your risk of dementia” HERE: ologyonlinecourses.com/masterclass

From hot flushes to low mood to insomnia to forgetfulness, many of the foreign feelings that women experiences during menopause are caused by changes happening inside the brain. Today, I breakdown the different brain symptoms of menopause, why they put women at higher risk of dementia, and what can be done to do mitigate this risk. In this episode, you're going to learn: The brain symptoms that women experience during menopause. Why menopausal brain symptoms make women more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease. The benefits of hormonal therapy for menopausal brain symptoms and dementia prevention. RESOURCES & LINKS: Register for our FREE dementia prevention masterclass “Rewire your brain to reduce your risk of dementia” HERE: ologyonlinecourses.com/masterclass

The transition from childhood through adolescence to adulthood is not an easy journey for teenagers or parents. Learning how the teenage brain operates can really help parents to understand a teenager's mood and behaviour. So I want to share 7 things you should know about a teenager's brain to empower you as a parent and help your teenager on their journey through adolescence. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why a teenager is biologically programmed to strive for independence, take risks and sleep more than you do as an adult Even though a teen looks like and adult, it doesn't mean their brain works the same way How you can help a teenager's rapidly developing brain by supporting the right behaviours RESOURCES & LINKS: Watch our free workshop “How to Parent a Teenage Brain” HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/workshop

You might wonder why you aren't as happy and fulfilled as you thought would be in midlife. Well, it turns out that midlife is a melting pot of lifestyle and hormonal changes that can affect your mental and physical well-being. Today I talk to Claire and James Davis, The Midlife Mentors, on why in midlife you should be looking forwards to a better quality of life, not backwards. In a wide-ranging interview, we discuss how awareness about your lifestyle followed by small changes to your mindset and daily practices can create a happy and healthy second act. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why awareness of your lifestyle precedes any positive change to your physical and mental well-being The six lifestyle pillars that support a happy and healthy midlife The importance of aligning your lifestyle with the hormonal changes that happen in midlife (to women and men!) RESOURCES & LINKS: The Midlife Mentors - https://themidlifementors.com/ Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth

Mention brain fog to your doctor and you're likely to be met with a dismissive tone and told that it isn't a real condition. But if you describe brain fog to your friends, they'll know exactly what you mean: fuzzy thinking, difficulty concentrating, trouble finding the right word, feeling like your brain has slowed down. I discuss the common symptoms of brain fog in midlife and how to get rid of the fogginess by creating new healthy sleep, stress, eating and exercise habits. In this episode, you're going to learn: The common symptoms of brain fog in midlife How to get rid of brain fog and boost your brain health How to create new healthy sleep, stress, nutrition and exercise habits RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth

Whether you're completely new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, I'm sure you've heard about the benefits of this ancient practice for relaxation and self-awareness. But do you know about the huge boost that meditation can give to your brain? I break down the mood-boosting, stress-reducing, attention-focusing and many biological benefits of meditation for your brain health and mental health. Meditation cultivates a more resilient brain that contributes a greater sense of well-being, slows down brain ageing, alleviates mental stress, and promotes healthy sustained focus. In this episode, you're going to learn: How meditation creates a more resilient and flexible brain that slows the ageing process How meditation improves well-being by boosting your mood and reducing stress How meditation gives you healthy focus and attention in home and work life RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth

Exercise causes physical changes to your brain that invigorate thinking, reasoning, memory and mood. Your brain receives positive benefits every time you put on your trainers and move away from the sofa. I breakdown how exercise keeps the brain young and what exercises women should be doing before and after menopause to enhance their well-being and safeguard against future dementia. In this episode, you're going to learn: How exercise keeps the brain young, enhances thinking, memory, mood, and safeguards against future dementia The type of exercise women should be doing before and after menopause to enhance their brain health and well-being RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth

The demands placed on women during midlife create a perfect storm for stress and mental health challenges. But do you know how toxic uncontrolled stress can be? It is literally shrinking your brain. But here's the good news: there are simple ways to effectively manage your stress levels so that they never get to a point where you find yourself crippled by it. In this episode, I show you why uncontrolled stress during midlife is so toxic for your brain and give you some neuroscience-backed stress-busting exercises to prevent you causing further brain damage. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why and how stress shrinks your brain in midlife Neuroscience-backed exercises to reduce midlife stress RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Stress-Busting Guide, “9 Micro-Habits to Reduce Stress in Midlife", HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/microhabits

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can't get to sleep or wake up in the middle of the night and then can't get back to sleep. You're not alone. Most people in midlife have trouble sleeping. I want to give you four scientifically proven methods to help you sleep better in midlife and specific steps that you can take to make it easier to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake-up well-rested. Adopting these methods will not only help you get a full complement of sleep every night, it will also improve your memory and mood, and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, you're going to learn: Four scientifically proven methods to help you sleep better in midlife. A step-by-step sleep plan to to make it easier to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake-up well-rested. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Sleep Better Guide “12-step plan for better sleep in midlife HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/sleepbetter

Many of us get more forgetful as we get older. Most people need a bit longer to remember things, get distracted more easily or struggle to do some tasks as well as they used to. This may become more noticeable when we reach middle age, during our 40s, 50s and 60s. These changes are completely normal, but can be frustrating and many people worry that they're the early signs of dementia. So, in this episode, I unpack what healthy ageing looks like and how it's different from the mild mental decline and memory loss that precedes some forms of dementia, and different from dementia itself. In this episode you're going to learn: What healthy ageing is and how the brain changes as we get older. What mild cognitive impairment is and how it's different from healthy ageing. What dementia is and how it's different from healthy ageing. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth

How familiar are you with your teen's alcohol and drug habits? Perhaps they don't touch them…By 15 more than 70% of teenagers have tried alcohol and the numbers keep on rising as they get older. Binge drinking typically begins around thirteen and peaks at eighteen years old. Cannabis is by far the most commonly used drug with almost half of teenagers saying they have tried it at least once. In this episode, I share why teens drink and take drugs, how it affects their brain, and ten strategies to educate teenagers about drinking and drug use and help them with substance abuse. In this episode you'll learn: How parents and their friends influence a teenager's relationship with alcohol and drugs How alcohol and drugs change the structure and function of a teenager's developing and vulnerable brain 10 strategies for educating teenagers about drinking and drug use and stopping them from substance abuse. RESOURCES & LINKS: Watch our FREE parenting workshop “How to Parent a Teenage Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/workshop

People are being diagnosed younger and younger with Alzheimer's disease. Even if you don't show any Alzheimer's symptoms, the silent brain signs can already be in place as early as your thirties or forties. Currently, we don't have a meaningful treatment for a disease that affects someone worldwide every three seconds. So what can we do to deal with this Alzheimer's epidemic? Today, I talk to certified nutrition specialist, Amy Berger, about how fuelling the brain with the right foods can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease from ever developing. We have a fascinating discussion about the causes of Alzheimer's disease, the importance of low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets for the brain, and how to prevent Alzheimer's disease through dietary and lifestyle changes alone. —- RESOURCES & LINKS: The Alzheimer's Antidote: https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Antidote-Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cognitive/dp/1603587098 Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth AMY BERGER'S BIO: Amy Berger, MS, CNS, is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist who specializes in helping people do “Keto Without the Crazy.” She has a master's degree in human nutrition and writes about a wide range of health and nutrition-related topics, such as insulin, metabolism, weight loss, diabetes, thyroid function, and more. She has presented internationally on these issues and is the author of The Alzheimer's Antidote, The Stall Slayer, and End Your Carb Confusion. CONNECT WITH AMY AT: Blog: http://www.tuitnutrition.com/ YouTube: Tuit Nutrition - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDz-SYYhoerycynsCm7L8g/videos
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Women experience three reproductive stages in their lives - puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause - that change their brain in unique ways. These three critical stages in a woman's reproductive life are accompanied by huge hormonal changes that have huge effects on her brain. I share how a woman's brain changes during each of these stages and what she can do to protect her brain health now and for the rest of her life. RESOURCES & LINKS: Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: https://www.ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth