The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi
Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars that could help you protect your cognitive health for life.
In this episode:
The gut-brain connection and why it matters for stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sHow inflammatory markers in the gut can predict Parkinson'sWhy people with healthier gut microbiomes recover better from strokesThe role of the vagus nerve as the information superhighway between gut and brainDr Nandi's five-pillar approach: purposeful living, diet, movement, spirituality and communityWhich probiotic strains to look forThe importance of fermented foods for reducing inflammationWhy magnesium matters and which type to choose for different needsHow intermittent fasting and mindful eating support gut healthMore from Liz:
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Age Better with Liz Earle
I'm on a mission to change the conversation around ageing. Women's health – particularly as we age – has been underfunded and overlooked for far too long. And frankly, it's time we pushed back.
Through this podcast, I want to share the knowledge and tools that can help you thrive in later life by taking action today. Because here's what I've learned: decline isn't inevitable. And when we understand what our bodies truly need, we really can age better.
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