Disclaimer: We briefly talk about intimate partner violence in this episode around 12 minutes into the discussion, so please avoid this short part of the podcast if this may trigger you in any way. Brain health isn’t just another fad thing you have to worry about to feel good. It’s absolutely critical for building strong health and wellbeing today, and more importantly, for your future self. Did you know that the health of our brain is almost always the cause for dementia, currently the leading cause of death globally, and here in the UK, the biggest killer of women since 2011? Almost twice as many women will die of dementia than men. And the projections for people being diagnosed with dementia and dying from this chronic disease are rapidly increasing. This is why we’ve asked expert Dr Laura Booi to join us today and share the reasons why our brain health matters so much and share the research work she’s leading on identifying causes of dementia. Laura is super passionate about protecting our brain and living a long, healthy life. I truly believe that this episode is going to change the value you place on yours and your family’s health. In our conversation we talk about: Why your brain health is so important. The difference between your brain and your mind, and why taking care of your brain impacts so much of your health and happiness. The risks of poor brain health. The alarming rise in dementia and forecasted growth in this incurable disease. Risks women are facing from dementia and why more women than men are being diagnosed and dying from it. The work Laura is leading to research societal influences on our brain health and dementia. Steps you can take to improve your brain health and lower your risk of dementia and Alzheimers disease. Why we must build awareness of brain health to protect our kids and future generations. About Laura: Dr Laura Booi is a social gerontologist, researcher, educator and consultant. Well-known for her work in dementia and brain health, she is highly respected for her knowledge and expertise in gerontology, which she uses to help individuals navigate life as they age. Her interests in research and advocacy for brain health are born out of the desire to find solutions to both increase the quality of life of people living with dementia now and reduce the population’s risk of dementia in the future. She is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University in the UK and a Global Atlantic Fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. Connect with Laura: Website LinkedIn Twitter/X About Life Now Coaching: We believe everyone would love to live a better life and we know that by putting the right healthy habits into your daily routines and lifestyle, you can truly create the type of life you'll love living every day. We want you to stop waiting for one day and make today the day you begin taking better care of yourself so you can feel healthy, happy and strong. Life Now Coaching supports you to build sustainable healthy habits using our successful framework of mindset, movement, nutrition, sleep and stress. Resources: Download our FREE Win Your Worth 5-day challenge Visit our website Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Watch the episodes on YouTube Full episode notes available on our website Please remember to subscribe and rate the podcast to help others discover and enjoy our free content to create their own healthy habits for a healthy, happy, and strong life.

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