Ep 16: Brain Power: The Keys to Cognitive Health

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In this episode, I sit down with Anne, a brain health expert and dental hygienist, to explore the essential topics surrounding cognitive well-being.
We break down the differences between Alzheimer’s, dementia, and general cognitive decline, dive into the risk factors contributing to these conditions, and share practical ways to protect brain health.
From reducing inflammation to tips for talking to patients about cognitive health, and the critical role of exercise, sleep, and mental health in preserving cognition, this episode offers valuable insights for everyone.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone curious about optimizing brain health, tune in for expert advice and surprising facts.
About Anne:
Anne has been a clinical dental hygienist for 35 years, is a speaker, writer, and consultant. She created Oral Systemic Seminars in 2017 and now devotes much of her time, focus and study primarily to dementia prevention.
She is a preceptor for the Bale/Doneen method, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Longevity Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, where she has also developed curriculum. Anne is a Fellow with The American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and on their 2024 advisory board. Anne also serves on Cloud Dentistry’s Empowering Women in Dentistry board and has a column for RDH magazine focusing on oral systemic health where she is also on their 2024 editorial advisory board.
In 2025 she will be joining O’Hehir University editorial advisory board for their International Journal of Oral Health Behavior Change Research. Anne is a 2024 recipient of Sunstar’s Award of Distinction and in 2021 Anne published her manuscript Alzheimer’s Disease and Oral-Systemic Health Bidirectional Care Integration Improving Outcomes for Frontiers. She was included in an International Consortium of a diverse network of brain researchers, clinicians and institutions who support Alzheimer’s prevention.
Her consulting has brought her to Weill Cornell Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, Florida Atlantic College Center for Brain Health, the Atria Institute and Florida Institute Neurodegeneration Diseases under the direction of Dr. Richard Isaacson.
To connect with Anne:
Website https://www.anneorice.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anneorice/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneorice
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Anne's Focus on Brain Health
6:53 - Differences Between Alzheimers, Dementia, & Cognitive Decline
9:33 - Prevelance of Brain Health Issues & Cognitive Decline
12:52 - Preventing Cognitive Decline: Reducing Inflammation
17:04 - Tips for Talking to Patients
19:38 - What Contributes to Increased Dementia Risk?
22:26 - Walking, Zone 2 Cardio, & HIIT
23:32 - Exercise & Mental Health
24:22 - Why Sleep is Crucial for Mental Health
28:32 - Tips for Good Sleep
29:15 - Surprising Fact About Teenagers, Sleep, & Mental Health
33:07 - Get in Touch With Anne
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1. Anne's Focus on Brain Health (00:00:00)

2. Differences Between Alzheimers, Dementia, & Cognitive Decline (00:06:53)

3. Prevelance of Brain Health Issues & Cognitive Decline (00:09:33)

4. Preventing Cognitive Decline: Reducing Inflammation (00:12:52)

5. Tips for Talking to Patients (00:17:04)

6. What Contributes to Increased Dementia Risk? (00:19:38)

7. Walking, Zone 2 Cardio, & HIIT (00:22:26)

8. Exercise & Mental Health (00:23:32)

9. Why Sleep is Crucial for Mental Health (00:24:22)

10. Tips for Good Sleep (00:26:55)

11. Surprising Fact About Teenagers, Sleep, & Mental Health (00:29:15)

12. Get In Touch With Anne (00:33:07)