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Episode #333. What does cholesterol have to do with dementia? Learn how to protect your brain health in the long term with this information you should be considering from your twenties and thirties. From cutting-edge science on cholesterol metabolism to fourteen key risk factors for dementia, we break down what you can do now to reduce your risk of cognitive decline later. In this episode, I’m joined by two renowned experts, Dr Kellyann Niotis and Dr Thomas Dayspring. Together, we explore the connection between cholesterol and dementia, personalised prevention strategies, and how making lifestyle changes today can safeguard your brain for the future. Specifically, we discuss: Intro (00:00) Cardiology Meets Neurology: Understanding the Connection (07:53) Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview (13:26) Recognizing Early Dementia Signs and Risk Factors (21:43) Lipoproteins and Brain Health: The Crucial Link (32:36) ApoB vs ApoE: Comparing Apoprotein Functions in Neurological Heal