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Amanda Wiggins discusses the importance of brain health for aging athletes and practical strategies to mitigate cognitive decline.

Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) 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…

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Guest: Amanda Wiggins

Topics covered

• brain fitness
• aging athletes
• neurological health
• cognitive resilience
• memory loss prevention
• physical activity benefits

Keywords

• dementia
• cognitive decline
• athlete health
• neuroscience
• IGF-1
• vascular health
• memory loss
• brain research

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Organizations: University of Otago, University of Melbourne, cGP Health

Products: cGP Supplement

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