In this episode of No Appointment Necessary, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look into one of the most important topics in modern health... your brain! From brain fog and menopause to Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, stress and sleep, they share practical advice you can start using today. And can you really cut your risk of dementia by 60%? Dr Amir breaks down the latest research, and the simple lifestyle changes that make the biggest difference.

The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at randoxhealth.com - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction - What is brain fog?
01:08 – Brain health: this week’s focus
01:29 – Sponsor: Randox Health & biomarker testing
02:24 – Causes of brain fog: hormones, sleep & mood
05:21 – When memory issues need a GP check
08:56 – Dementia vs Alzheimer’s explained
09:29 – Inside the Alzheimer’s brain: plaques, tangles & inflammation
11:45 – How to reduce dementia risk: exercise, sleep & diet
14:29 – Hearing, sight & oral health links to brain function
21:20 – Stress, cortisol & daily habits for a healthier brain

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