(10/29/2026) RadioStPete is proud to rebroadcast the Tampa Bay Times' Spotlight Tampa Bay community conversation series. For more information about the Spotlight Tampa Bay community conversation series, email emccoy@tampabay.com. The Tampa Bay Times, in partnership with AdventHealth, hosted a free community conversation on brain health and wellness at the 10/27 Spotlight Tampa Bay event, “Think Ahead: Brain Health for Every Generation” at the Feeding Tampa Bay Causeway Center. THE TOPIC Local experts and community leaders participated in a panel discussion on how to take care of our brains at every stage of life. Your brain and body are more connected than you might think. The way we sleep, move, eat, manage stress and connect with others can shape how we feel and function every day. But what really makes a difference? Is forgetting a name just a normal part of aging? When is a headache something to pay attention to? And how can we stay sharp and keep doing the things we love? Local doctors and health experts discussed brain health at every stage of life, from the everyday habits that can support our well-being to changes in memory, movement and independence. Guests learned about what to watch for, what questions to ask, and where to turn for support – whether you’re thinking about your own health or caring for someone you love. .Moderator: Lauren Peace, health reporter at the Tampa Bay TimesBrain Health & Wellness Panel Dr. Raul Olivera, neurosurgeon at AdventHealth Dr. Nicole Lampe, assistant professor in the University of South Florida’s Department of Behavioral Health Science & Practice Dr. Keaton Piper, neurosurgeon at AdventHealth Wendy Wesley, registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist and founder of the St. Pete Cooking School Dr. Richard Kanoff, pediatric neurologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. About the Tampa Bay Times The Tampa Bay Times, winner of 14 Pulitzer Prizes, is Florida’s largest newspaper and a trusted source for news. As a locally owned and independent media organization, the Times also operates tampabay.com. In addition to its flagship publication, the company publishes the free weekly tbt* Weekend and Bay magazine, offering comprehensive coverage of local news, entertainment and lifestyles.About AdventHealth The West Florida Division of AdventHealth delivers whole-person care through more than 19,000 team members, using leading-edge technology and innovation. Its connected network of care includes 14 hospitals, 11 off-site emergency departments, 27 ambulances, a medical helicopter, nine urgent care centers, one corporate care center, five care pavilions, Primary Care+ at Walgreens, Well 65+ Senior Primary Care, primary care, specialty care, physical therapy, lab services, imaging, mobile mammography and more, serving eight counties across West, Southwest and Central Florida. AdventHealth is a faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, with hundreds of care sites and more than 50 hospitals across the United States. #tampabaytimes #adventhealth #brainhealth #brainwellness #tampabayspotlight #healtheducation #communityconversations #radiostpete #stpetersburg