Healthy Ageing – How to Remain Mentally Fit and Active
Let’s talk about how we can protect our brains from ageing
We have been taught how to look after our bodies (for the most part). But what is missing is a conversation about our brains – how can we preserve our mental abilities as we age?
Every heartbeat, every thought, and every feeling is determined by our nerves. But how do they age? How does the brain actually age? And what can we do to keep it working, to keep ourselves young and healthy on the inside? Marianne Koch delves into the science of what protects us against Alzheimer’s and dementia. She explores why it is so important for our cognitive reserves to continue learning throughout our lives, why we should pay attention to good sleep, and what we can do to avoid loneliness in old age.
- Wonderfully vividly explained and informative
- With over 90 years of age, Marianne Koch epitomises what she is talking about
Marianne Koch, born in 1931, practised for decades as an internist, and now works as a medical journalist and author. The doctor hosts the weekly radio programme 'Das Gesundheitsgespräch' (The Health Talk). Marianne Koch has been honoured numerous times for her work in the media communication of medical topics. In May 2019, she received the Paracelsus Medal, the highest honour granted by the German Medical Association.