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Aging Like a Pro

Aging Like a Pro

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 What started as a local seminar series in libraries, senior centers, and community hubs has grown into a powerful initiative tackling social isolation and empowering individuals with tools for healthy aging and brain health. While we can’t change our genes, we can take control of environmental and lifestyle factors to lower the risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease. Tune in as we explore actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you age like a pro!2025 U Miami McKnight Brain Institute Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Enfermedades Físicas Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Music's Role in Aging Well with Dr. Xiaoyan Sun

    Music's Role in Aging Well with Dr. Xiaoyan Sun
    May 15 2025
    What if your favorite song could unlock forgotten memories? Hear about the latest discoveries from Dr. Xiaoyan Sun, a neurologist and leading voice in cognitive aging research, to explore how music can enhance memory. It can even improve emotional well-being in older adults—especially those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease. What You’ll Learn: Dr. Sun shares a powerful reminder from Dr. M. Lee Pearce: "What good is all the medical science in the world in extending life if it is not accompanied by an acceptable quality of life?" If you or a loved one are navigating memory changes, or you're simply curious about how music supports aging brains, this episode is a must-listen! ------- Aging Like a Pro began as a healthy aging seminar series in partnership with community centers, libraries and senior organizations that focuses on mitigating social isolation and loneliness while offering information for healthy aging and brain health. Genetic factors cannot be controlled, but many environmental and lifestyle factors can be prevented or managed to reduce risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in the cutting-edge research being done at the University of Miami’s McKnight Brain Institute, contact us here: umiamimbi@miami.edu We wish to thank the Ansin Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation for their support. Guest Bio: Dr. Xiaoyan Sun is a board-certified neurologist with specialized training in cognitive and behavioral neurology. Her global medical journey began in China, where she earned her M.D., followed by a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Japan. After completing her neurology residency in South Carolina and fellowship training in Boston, she now serves patients with memory and cognitive issues at the University of Miami’s Memory Disorder Clinic. As Clinical Director at the Brain Endowment Bank, she leads clinical diagnosis of donor brains. Dr. Sun is also a dedicated educator and researcher, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Learn more at: https://mbi-umiami.org/about-mbi/ Host Bio: Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN combines her expertise in neuro care and patient advocacy with a passion for storytelling. She is the creator and host of the internationally award-winning podcast "Stronger After Stroke", developed for the Norton Neuroscience Institute. This resource has reached stroke survivors and their loved ones worldwide, providing hope and practical strategies for achieving their best quality of life after stroke. Consequently, she is dedicated to amplifying public health messaging through media. Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/
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  • Introducing "Aging Like A Pro"

    Introducing "Aging Like A Pro"
    Feb 3 2025
    While we can’t change our genes, we can take control of environmental and lifestyle factors to lower the risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease. Tune in as we explore actionable strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you age like a pro!
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  • Ep 4 Mastering Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for a Healthier Life

    Ep 4 Mastering Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for a Healthier Life
    Dec 30 2024
    Want to unlock the secret to better mental health and aging gracefully? This episode of the Aging Like A Pro Podcast has nurse Rosa Hart sit down with Dr. Sonya Kaur from the University of Miami's Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute to explore the transformative power of mindfulness. Dr. Kaur shares the origins of mindfulness and its growing role in therapy and medical practice. She explains the difference between a "doing" and "being" mindset, offers practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into daily life, and discusses its benefits for mental health and neurological conditions. We also dive into the role of self-compassion in mindfulness and Dr. Kaur leads us through a simple mindfulness exercise. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with insights to help you age like a pro. ------ Aging Like a Pro began as a healthy aging seminar series in partnership with community centers, libraries and senior organizations that focuses on mitigating social isolation and loneliness while offering information for healthy aging and brain health. Genetic factors cannot be controlled, but many environmental and lifestyle factors can be prevented or managed to reduce risk of memory decline and even Alzheimer’s disease. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in the cutting-edge research being done at the University of Miami’s McKnight Brain Institute, contact us here: umiamimbi@miami.edu We wish to thank the Ansin Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation for their support. Guest Bio: Dr. Sonya S. Kaur, originally from Singapore, earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She completed her internship in Clinical Psychology with a neuropsychology specialization at the Henry Ford Health System and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Currently an Instructor in the Division of Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Miami, Dr. Kaur conducts neuropsychological assessments for various neurological and psychiatric conditions. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and explores therapeutic techniques to improve sleep in neurological disorders. Her research focuses on cognitive impairment in aging, particularly the impact of lifestyle interventions like exercise and sleep on neurodegenerative disease progression. Learn more at: https://mbi-umiami.org/about-mbi/ Host Bio: Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN combines her expertise in neuro care and patient advocacy with a passion for storytelling. She is the creator and host of the internationally award-winning podcast "Stronger After Stroke", developed for the Norton Neuroscience Institute. This resource has reached stroke survivors and their loved ones worldwide, providing hope and practical strategies for achieving their best quality of life after stroke. Consequently, she is dedicated to amplifying public health messaging through media. Connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/
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