The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos cover image

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Can Happiness Ward Off Dementia?

Apr 1, 2024
35:00
Snipd AI
Psychologist Emily Willroth discusses the link between happiness and reducing dementia risk in older adults. Making friends, helping others, and engaging in physical activities can slow cognitive decline, even when the disease has taken hold.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining high well-being levels can delay dementia effects, emphasizing the importance of promoting happiness at all ages.
  • Engaging in activities like gratitude practices and mindfulness can protect against cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk.

Deep dives

Using Smells to Boost Well-Being

Engaging our senses, particularly through smell, can significantly enhance our happiness. Brands like Mrs. Myers offer household products inspired by natural scents, such as lilac and mint, creating a pleasant and refreshing environment at home.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode