With one in 11 people over 65 currently suffering from dementia in the UK, Liz chats with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, to learn how we can reduce our risk of Alzheimer's disease. Patrick, who is also the chief executive of the Food for the Brain Foundation, talks Liz through the role omega-3s and B vitamins play in protecting our brains, and they also discuss 30 factors associated with a heightened risk of Alzheimer's. Liz and Patrick cover foods to include in your diet, such as eggs and nuts, and the foods to avoid (spoiler: sugar!), plus key supplements that might help to protect our brains from cognitive decline. Links mentioned in the episode: Purchase Upgrade Your Brain by Patrick HolfordTake The Cognitive Function TestVisit Alzheimer’s Prevention.infoPurchase A Better Second Half by Liz EarleEmail us your questions at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.