How to stop your brain shrinking

What is it?
- A reduction in brain volume that can start as early as your 30s.
- Can lead to mental decline and increase the risk of brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and stroke.
Symptoms
- Memory problems.
- Communication challenges.
- Trouble recalling words or learning new things.
- Increased inflammation with injury or disease.

Cardiovascular Disease
- Restricts blood flow to the brain, depriving it of oxygen and nutrients.
- Leads to poorer mental function and smaller brain size.
Diabetes
- Causes brain inflammation and cell degeneration.
- Associated with a smaller hippocampus, affecting learning and memory formation.
Obesity
- Linked to lower brain size and higher risk of cognitive impairment.
Sleep Disruptions and Anxiety
- Associated with smaller brain size and reduced mental performance.
Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
- Can lead to faster Cerebral Atrophy (Brain Shrinkage) and affect multiple brain regions.

Lifestyle Changes
- Adopting a brain-healthy lifestyle to prevent or slow down Cerebral Atrophy (Brain Shrinkage).
- It's never too early or late to start taking care of your brain health.
Diet
- Consuming brain-healthy foods to fuel brain cells and reduce inflammation.
- Try the Probiotic Diet including fermented foods and Probiotics supplements in your diet for better gut and brain health.
Sleep
- Aiming for 7-9 hours of sleep each night to maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle.
Exercise
- Engaging in regular, purposeful exercise to maintain and improve brain health.
- Keeping the mind active through learning and curiosity.

Guide
- Dr. Webb has created a guide with six simple steps to optimize brain health.
- Available for free at "ologyonlinecourses.com/brainhealth". (not working)
Advice
- Encourages viewers to start taking care of their brain health immediately to enjoy better well-being.

Closing Remarks
- Dr. Webb thanks the viewers for tuning in and looks forward to seeing them in the next episode.