A Brain for Life - How to Optimise Brain Health through lifestyle with Dr Nicola Gates

Thursday, 8 September 2022

On Thursday 8 September 2022, the Wellbeing Committee will host the next instalment in its Eat, Sleep, Move series of webinars, to be presented by Dr Nicola Gates, a leading clinical neuropsychologist.

Dr Gates will provide an overview on the theme of her recent book, “A Brain for Life”.  It draws on contemporary medical research to explain the vital role our lifestyle plays in influencing brain health, such as health, fitness and mental activity.   Tune in to this fascinating topic to discover important health information such as:

• Why inflammation is a key dementia risk - and how to avoid it

• Why a healthy gut means a healthy brain

• The heart-brain connection

• The critical link between exercise and brain fitness

• Why your brain wants you to stay social