Project 100 with Mark Bouris

How Metabolic Health Shapes Your Brain and Your Future with Dr Hannah Timmins

Jun 22, 2025
Dr. Hannah Timmins, a Principal Research Scientist at NeuRA and expert in neurodegenerative diseases, discusses how metabolic health is crucial for cognitive function. She highlights the impact of diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices on brain health, emphasizing that poor metabolic health can accelerate cognitive decline. Dr. Timmins outlines modifiable risk factors for dementia and shares practical habits to protect your brain. Plus, she explains how social connections enhance cognitive sharpness, making proactive health management essential.
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ADVICE

Regular Movement Boosts Brain

  • Engage in regular movement or exercise to improve metabolic health and brain function.
  • Even 10-20 minutes of daily activity, including walking, is beneficial and can protect brain health.
INSIGHT

Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors

  • Fourteen modifiable risk factors relate to brain health, with six directly linked to cardiometabolic health.
  • Addressing these can prevent up to 45% of dementia cases.
ANECDOTE

Grandfather's Diabetes Tragedy

  • Mark Bouris shares a personal family story about his diabetic grandfather who lost a leg due to poor metabolic health.
  • The contrast with his grandmother's healthier lifestyle highlights the impact of diet and activity on longevity.
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