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#174 | Dodging Dementia in the Older Athlete | Amanda Wiggins, PhD

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Amanda Wiggins, PhD
  • Amanda Wiggins completed a BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience at University of Otago in New Zealand. University of Otago
  • She then earned a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Melbourne in Australia. University of Otago
  • Her interest lies in turning neuroscience/brain research into useful products — especially given the rising prevalence of neurological conditions as populations age.
    • In our conversation.....
    • What “brain-fitness” means in the context of an athlete who’s been training for years and now faces the extra variable of aging and brain-health risk.
    • How to measure risk.
    • The research-based links between physical activity, vascular health, cognitive resilience, and how athletes might benefit—or in some cases put themselves at risk—if they don’t pay attention.
    • Practical, actionable habits and interventions that older athletes can adopt today to sharpen their mind, and guard against memory loss, dementia or cognitive decline.
    • And lastly: how to take all this science and apply it to training, recovery, lifestyle and mindset in a way that feels meaningful, sustainable and empowering.
      • cGP Supplement -- Why take it? (from cGP Health website)
      • From around the age of 50, IGF-1 activity naturally begins to decline, and this process can be accelerated by stress, poor lifestyle choices, or specific genetic conditions. When IGF-1 levels or function are reduced, the body’s demand for cGP increases, yet it becomes harder to produce enough. Without adequate cGP, IGF-1 cannot work effectively, which may affect brain health, cardiovascular wellbeing, and energy levels.
        • Episode Resources
        • Foodforthebrain.org
        • www.cgp-health.com
        • How to Order cGP: https://cgpmax.com/
        • https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract
          • Related episodes & links:
          • Episode 161 | Omega 3 Science vs Hype | Bill Harris PhD
          • Episode 154 | Adaptive Range Expansion for Peak Performance | Mike T Nelson PhD
          • Episode 147 | Solving Inflammaging | Dwayne Jackson PhD
          • Episode 135 | What's Your Healthy Fat %? | Vyvyane Loh MD
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