News and Events: Staying Sharp: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain

Staying Sharp: How to Maintain a Healthy Brain

Colin Blakemore, Professor of Neuroscience at Oxford University, David Smith, Professor of Pharmacology at Oxford University, Dr Sian Astley, European Communications Manager for the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, and Ms Christine McGourty, BBC Science Correspondent, moderator, were in discussion about current UK research into the ageing brain, suggested stroke and dementia prevention measures, recommended diet and vitamin supplements, especially folates, and moderation in lifestyle.

Recorded Monday 10 March 2008. NB For further information on the UK Parliamentary report on the links between diet and behaviour, discussed at the session, go to: http://www.fhf.org.uk/inquiry.

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