Dr. Gill Livingston - Small Changes, Big Impact: Discover 14 Proven Ways to Lower Your Dementia Risk Today

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In this episode, host Jane Rogers speaks with Dr. Gill Livingston, leader of the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care. Dr. Livingston shares groundbreaking insights on 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia—including the latest additions of high cholesterol and uncorrected vision impairment. She explains how proactive lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline, covering topics like hearing loss, physical inactivity, depression, and air pollution. The conversation also explores the latest research, public policy initiatives, and the evolving global understanding of dementia prevention. Tune in to learn practical steps for safeguarding brain health and why it’s never too late to make a difference.

 

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Gill Livingston, MD, is an academic psychiatrist in the UK specializing in dementia research. As the leader of the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care, she has spearheaded landmark reports in 2017, 2020, and 2024. These reports provide new research, meta-analyses on life-course risk factors, and an overview of current interventions—offering critical insights into preventing and delaying a significant proportion of dementia cases.

 

Dr. Livingston works directly with individuals with suspected or confirmed dementia and their families. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates epidemiological and biopsychosocial research to develop and test evidence-based interventions. She recently co-led the successful DREAMS trial, which focused on improving sleep in dementia patients, and is now conducting a two-year follow-up study. Additionally, she and her colleagues are developing ENHANCE—an app-based intervention with personalized coaching designed to help individuals at high risk of cognitive decline maintain brain health.

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