Vfcs Presentation 04232009 Rev

Susan Hardwicke, PhD [email_address] www.vabion.com 804-308-1956 Understanding the Aging Brain

Purpose ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],I have personally applied strategies to help clients, as well as to recover from chemo brain.

“ Framing the Issues” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Trends & Indicators ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Trends & Indicators -2 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“Future Shock” in Health ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],How to avert “future shock”? Prevention & mitigation

Fears and Concerns ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Aging Brain: Why It’s Important Now ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. A person loses 10,000 brain cells every day. FACT or MYTH? 3. We use only a small part of our brains every day. ,[object Object],2. A person’s brain function is determined by genes and very little can be done to change it.

[object Object],1. A person loses 10,000 brain cells every day. 2. A person’s brain is mostly determined by genes and there isn’t much that can be done to change it. 3. We use only a small part of our brains every day. MYTH - disproved MYTH – with some truth MYTH – more support for opposite MYTH - study was flawed ,[object Object]

20 Years of Brain Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Neurogenesis: The Formation of New Brain Cells Pluripotent stem cell Multipotent stem cell/Neural Stem Cell Undifferentiated neurons Neurons Glial cells

Anatomy of a Neuron Dendrites- receive electrical and chemical impulses from other cells Cell body- contains the nucleus of the cell’s DNA blueprint for division and replication, and RNA for protein synthesis Axon- long extension from the cell body that conducts electrical impulses, transports enzymes/chemicals

What is a Glial Cell? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Glial Cells’ Protective Role ,[object Object]

Electrical Transmission ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Courtesy of wikimedia.org

Neurotransmitters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],>60 neurotransmitters!

Cell Cycle ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Aging: What Happens (Inevitable?) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Proximal and Distal Issues ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Areas of Cognitive Decline - Probabilistic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Wellness Model Gender Lifestyle Medical history Activity/exercise Age Diet & supplementation Body Mass Index Family history Factors Screening Mental Exercise Physical Exercise & Lifestyle Diet & Supplementation Emotional/Spiritual Prevention & Mitigation Strategies

Rationale for Model ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Start with Emotional/Spiritual ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Diet and Supplements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Research-based Brain Nutrients Essential Fatty Acids Amino Acids Sugars Minerals Choline and B-vitamins

Research Shows Benefits of these Nutrients ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Physical Exercise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mental Exercise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Additional Information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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