In this episode, Dr. Linda Sasser explores the lifestyle practices that research shows are essential for maintaining brain health. As one of the speakers for our 2025 Brain Capital Conference in Phoenix, AZ on September 6th, 20205, she highlights modifiable risk factors that, if addressed, could reduce the incidence of dementia by up to 40 percent. Dr. Sasser also discusses the vital role of attention in memory function and reframes memory as a skill that can be improved rather than a fixed capacity. Listeners will come away with actionable insights on how to strengthen their memory, boost their cognitive skills, and protect their brain health for the long term.

Linda Sasser, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Colorado, where she conducted her research on memory. She has served on the faculty of both Wheaton College and Judson University, teaching courses in educational and cognitive psychology. During her sabbatical, she conducted a national survey on brain health, further fueling her passion for this critical area. Dr. Sasser is the author of BE! Brain Enrichment, a curriculum to help people build brain health and cognitive skills, and Brain SENSE: A Guide and Workbook to Keep Your Mind and Memory Sharp, which is available on Amazon.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Lifestyle choices matter: Research shows that adopting healthy lifestyle practices can significantly reduce dementia risk, with evidence suggesting up to a 40 percent reduction when modifiable risk factors are addressed.

Attention drives memory: Memory relies heavily on attention, and by strengthening our ability to focus, we can improve how we encode, store, and recall information.

Memory is a skill, not a limit: Rather than viewing memory as a fixed capacity, it should be seen as a trainable skill that can be improved with intentional strategies and brain enrichment practices.