Protect Your Brain – Selfing is not Selfish! | Paula Morris | TEDxButterfish Cove

Over seven million Americans live with some form of dementia, and this TEDx talk by Paula Morris looks at simple, research-based steps people can take now to build resilience and support brain health. Morris, an educator and marketing professor who is also a certified yoga teacher and a Brain Longevity Specialist, frames lifestyle choices as a practical way to lower the risk of cognitive decline. The talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event.

• Dementia affects over 7 million Americans, according to the talk's introduction
• Research-based, lifestyle-focused steps to build resilience
• Paula Morris's background as a Brain Longevity Specialist and yoga teacher
• The concept of 'selfing' as healthy self-care

Over 7 million Americans suffer from some form of dementia. Let’s talk about simple, research-based steps you can take now to build resilience and protect your brain. Remember, Selfing is not Selfish! Paula Morris, MBA, is an educator dedicated to empowering individuals to make informed, lifestyle choices. Drawing on her background as a marketing professor and Yoga Teacher (RYT 200), Paula combines education and wellness to make brain health both accessible and actionable. Inspired by her family history, she became a Brain Longevity Specialist through the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF). Today, she leads workshops that translate the latest brain health research into practical strategies that help people reduce their risk of cognitive decline and support lifelong brain vitality. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx