Simple Habits for Brain Health

Join us for a friendly, interactive session on simple, low-cost ways to support brain health and wellbeing. Alongside a short accessible talk, you can take part in group discussion, an ideas board and a guided mindfulness practice, and explore affordable “brain food” ideas. You’ll have the chance to share experiences, ask questions and leave with practical ideas you can use in everyday life. Attendees will also be offered a foldable take-home leaflet with key messages and tips for building brain-healthy habits. The session will take place in person in Leeds and last around 90 minutes.

Looking after your brain health does not have to be expensive or complicated. This event will explore simple, practical ways to support brain health and wellbeing in everyday life, with a focus on low-cost ideas that feel realistic and achievable.

We will look at areas such as food, movement, sleep, social connection, stress and wider health, and consider how these can support healthy ageing and dementia prevention. We will also discuss how money, local environments and access to resources can shape the choices people are able to make.

The session will be friendly, practical and non-judgemental. No previous knowledge is needed. You can expect clear information, interactive activities and useful ideas to take away and try in your own daily life.

Dr Lin Gong, Research Fellow at the University of Leeds and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is leading the event. Her research focuses on dementia prevention, brain health and ethnic inequalities. Dr Leonard Doehl, University of Leeds, will contribute expertise in brain health coaching, nutrition and wellbeing.

Adults aged 18 and over. No previous knowledge of brain health or dementia is needed.

Particularly relevant to middle-aged and older adults, carers, people from minority ethnic communities, and people living in more deprived areas.

Pre-booking required. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Booking closes at 5pm on Thursday 22 October