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Healthy Brain Moments

Healthy Brain Moments are a series of one-minute interviews exploring how everyday choices can support long-term brain health and reduce the risk of dementia. Each episode highlights scientifically backed, modifiable risk factors across key domains — including vascular health, movement, nutrition, cognitive training, and social connection — offering practical, real-world steps listeners can take at any stage of life. Listen to learn how small, consistent actions today can help strengthen brain health for the years ahead.

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Click below to learn more about the presenters of Healthy Brain Moments.

Miia Kivipelto, MD, PhD
A scientist and global leader in brain health, aging, and dementia prevention.
Craig Manbauman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
A practitioner of the Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Clinic at LiveWell.
Tyler McCaully
Director of Fitness and Movement at LiveWell.
Betsy Mintz
Facilitator at LiveWell, an ambassador of the Empowering Partnership Network and an individual living with cognitive changes.

Brain Healthy Eating at Home

Betsy Mintz shares how she turned nutrition guidance from LiveWell’s Healthy Brain class into everyday habits at home. Discover how small, sustainable changes can support brain health for the whole family.

Food, Fuel and the Brain

What you eat influences how your brain functions. Dr. Kivipelto highlights how dietary patterns rich in whole foods and healthy fats support vascular health and reduce inflammation linked to cognitive decline.

Training the Brain While You Move

Tyler McCauley introduces HIINT, a unique approach that combines physical exercise with cognitive challenge. Learn how training your body and brain together can support resilience and reduce dementia risk over time.

Movement as Brain Medicine

Physical activity is one of the most powerful tools for supporting brain health. Dr. Kivipelto shares how regular, moderate exercise improves blood flow, strengthens neural connections, and supports long-term cognitive function.

Know Your Numbers, Protect Your Brain

Craig Manbauman explains how managing cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes plays a critical role in protecting brain health. Learn why knowing your numbers is an important step in reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.

Your Brain and Your Heart

Heart health and brain health are deeply connected. Dr. Kivipelto explains how managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and other vascular risks helps protect memory, focus, and cognitive resilience.

Why Midlife Matters

Brain changes often begin decades before symptoms appear. Dr. Kivipelto discusses why managing blood pressure, weight, activity levels, and other midlife risk factors are critical for protecting long-term brain health.

What Actually Protects the Brain

Dr. Miia Kivipelto explains how up to 45% of dementias may be prevented using modifiable lifestyle interventions. Learn how combining movement, nutrition, cognitive engagement, social connection, and vascular health can help protect the brain and memory over time.