The 7 Pillars of Optimal Cognitive Health

Week of June 7, 2025

This series of forward-thinking workshops dives into current research on neuroprotective practices that boost brain power today, and reduce risk of cognitive decline in the future.

Session 1: Nutrition
• Risk factors for dementia & Alzheimer’s Overview
• The MIND Diet & other brain-healthy eating patterns
• Meal Timing & Chrononutrition
• Mindful Eating

Session 2: Daily Movement & Quality Sleep
• Exercise elements for longevity
• Creating an active lifestyle (getting more NEAT)
• The importance of sleep & circadian rhythm
• Getting better sleep

Session 3: Resilience & Solid Stress Skills
• The toll of stress on physical health & life quality
• Cultivating resilience
• Solidifying user-friendly stress skills

Session 4: Cognitive Reserve, Meaningful Connection, and Purpose & Joy
• Overview of cognitive reserve
• The importance of human connection
• How to experience more purpose & joy

 

Barbie Boules, RDN is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, and meditation teacher with 20+years of experience, specializing in the unique needs of women over 40. In her practice she works as a private coach, community educator, passionate speaker, popular corporate wellness programmer, and respected dietetic intern preceptor. She’s had the privilege of guiding thousands of women around the country on their journey to better health, and creating vibrant corporate wellness programming for over 100 companies around the world.

Barbie takes an evidence-based, whole person approach, emphasizing nourishing foods, quality sleep, daily movement, and developing solid stress skills. She’s passionate about a mindful approach to healthy aging, prioritizing cognitive and cardiometabolic fitness, and Alzheimer’s disease prevention.

Instagram: @the_cognition_dietitian

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