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Ep. 2: In synch: Balancing the aging body and mind with Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso

Ep. 2: In synch: Balancing the aging body and mind with Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso

Update: 2024-10-08
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Tune in to explore the link between gait and cognition, and learn how the right dose of physical exercise and cognitive training can delay the onset of dementia.

In this episode of The Catalysts, renowned Western University geriatrician Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, discusses the connection between falls, frailty and mobility issues, and cognitive decline in older individuals. Dr. Montero-Odasso shares how his research using motor biomarkers, dual-task gait testing and innovative interventions, such as the SYNERGIC Trials, is proving effective in delaying dementia in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Tune in to learn about the vital role of mobility in aging and the promising strategies to maintain cognitive and physical health as we grow older.

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Ep. 2: In synch: Balancing the aging body and mind with Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso

Ep. 2: In synch: Balancing the aging body and mind with Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry