#174 | Dodging Dementia in the Older Athlete | Amanda Wiggins, PhD

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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 Supplement -- Why take it? (from cGP Health website)

• From around the age of 50, IGF-1 activity naturally begins to decline, and this process can be accelerated by stress, poor lifestyle choices, or specific genetic conditions. When IGF-1 levels or function are reduced, the body’s demand for cGP increases, yet it becomes harder to produce enough. Without adequate cGP, IGF-1 cannot work effectively, which may affect brain health, cardiovascular wellbeing, and energy levels.

Episode Resources

• Foodforthebrain.org
• www.cgp-health.com
• How to Order cGP: https://cgpmax.com/
• https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract

Related episodes & links:

• Episode 161 | Omega 3 Science vs Hype | Bill Harris PhD
• Episode 154 | Adaptive Range Expansion for Peak Performance | Mike T Nelson PhD
• Episode 147 | Solving Inflammaging | Dwayne Jackson PhD
• Episode 135 | What's Your Healthy Fat %? | Vyvyane Loh MD

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