Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
1079 - 32 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
1079 - 32 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
1079 - 32 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Friday 26th September 2025
Learn 32 ways to reduce dementia risk with Dr. Snipes' expert advice on lifestyle changes, stress management, and cognitive health.
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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Episode Overview
- Addressing stress and inflammation is crucial for reducing dementia risk.
- Early life education builds cognitive reserve, protecting against decline.
- Managing hypertension and blood sugar levels supports brain health.
- A diet rich in antioxidants can slow cognitive decline.
- Regular physical activity boosts oxygenation and reduces inflammation.
"Every time you reduce a risk factor, you improve your cognitive age by about three years."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this enlightening episode of the Counselor Toolbox Podcast, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes us through 32 ways to potentially reduce dementia risk. With a blend of personal anecdotes and scientific research, Dr. Snipes highlights how more than half of dementia cases could be preventable by addressing key risk factors. Did you know that stress and inflammation are major culprits in cognitive decline?
From the importance of early life education to the effects of midlife hypertension, Dr. Snipes covers it all with a refreshing mix of humour and sincerity. She doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges faced by those with sleep apnea or obesity and how these conditions can impact brain health. The episode is packed with practical advice, like the benefits of controlling blood sugar levels and managing stress to improve brain function. Dr.
Snipes also emphasises the role of lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and engaging in regular physical activity, as simple yet effective strategies for preserving cognitive health. Whether you're a professional in the mental health field or someone keen on understanding more about dementia prevention, this episode offers a wealth of information wrapped in an engaging narrative. So, what steps will you take today to protect your brain health?