Listen to the Podcast
- 0:59 – Why the attention on brain fitness
- 1:57 – Changes in brain as we age
- 2:47 – When to worry about memory loss
- 5:05 – Symptoms are not the same for each person
- 6:33 – Ways to reduce cognitive decline as we age
- 7:48 – Exercise and impact on brain (exercise and brain power)
- 15:36 – Nutrition importance for healthy brain
- 17:41 – Sleep and brain power
- 21:52 – Link between healthy hearing and dementia
- 24:49 – Backstory of my book and the message “never too early, never too late”
- 28:25 – Family involvement and aging
Cathy Richards, M.A. is an exercise physiologist, wellness coach, and best-selling author of BOOM: Six Steps to a Longer, Healthier Life. After working in both corporate and senior living settings, Cathy’s signature programs focus on maximizing physical health, brain function, and energy levels for all ages with a unique message of “never too early, never too late”. As a professional speaker, Cathy unlocks key mindset shifts and strategies for lasting motivation and lifestyle change. She has been featured on numerous TV news stations and print publications including the Washington Post
