#70 Think Brain Health

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, Dr. Sean O'Dowd, Consultant Neurologist at TUH, and Clinical Lead at the National Dementia Services, discusses brain health with the host. Dr. O'Dowd, who specialises in cognitive disorders and dementia, explains the functions of different brain parts and emphasises the importance of how we can maintain brain health by making informed lifestyle choices. Dr O'Dowd highlights the brain's neuroplasticity, its ability to change and adapt, and that is it never to early or too late to look after your brain health. He speaks about the positive impact of physical activity, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation on brain health, and the link between hearing loss and dementia. In this episode, he highlights the need for increased awareness of brain health and dementia risk factors. Further information can be found at www.understandtogether.ie.   Watch our previous podcast episode Dementia - Understand Together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9IbOUQ2_4   “Think Brain Health Webinar – Discover how healthy behaviour’s support your incredible brain” https://hsehealthandwellbeingnews.com/think-brain-health-webinar-discover-how-healthy-behaviours-support-your-incredible-brain/   If you are concerned about dementia or would like to find local services and support, please call the national helpline provided by the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland for free on 1800 341341 ( Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm). If you would like to get in touch with the podcast or join the HSE Health and Wellbeing mailing list, email [email protected].   Produced by GKMedia.ie