How to Prevent Cognitive Decline: What the U.S. POINTER Study Reveals

Does aging mean inevitable cognitive decline? 

In this episode, Amy unpacks two of the largest lifestyle intervention studies on brain health and breaks down what really works when it comes to preventing dementia, interventions that can even improve cognition, even in high risk individual — and she’ll share how to apply them to your life today.

🔍 What to Listen For

• [00:01:00] The surprising reason information alone won’t improve your brain health
• [00:02:30] How to tell the difference between good science and media hype
• [00:05:00] The 7 elements that make a study scientifically credible
• [00:06:30] Why double-blind studies aren’t always possible — and why that’s okay
• [00:11:00] What makes the Finnish FINGER Study so revolutionary
• [00:14:00] The structured support that led to a 30% improvement in cognition
• [00:17:30] How the POINTER Study is adapting those findings for the U.S.
• [00:21:00] Why cognitive training like Brain HQ is a game changer
• [00:23:00] The “secret ingredient” that helps people follow through on healthy habits
• [00:24:00] The truth behind behavior change — and what consistently beats willpower

The FINGER and POINTER studies have changed how we understand brain health — and the big takeaway? Lifestyle matters, but it’s not enough to know what to do. You need structure, accountability, and support to follow through.

Want to keep your brain sharp? Don’t go it alone. Start by tuning in to this episode and learn how to bring the science into your everyday life.

RESOURCES:

• Register for the FREE Masterclass: 5 Keys to Protecting Your Brain Health
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• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
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