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May 19, 20251 min read

The Overlooked Habit that helps you lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

🧠 Want to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s?

Prioritise your sleep.

I often talk about diet, exercise, and mental stimulation when it comes to brain health.

But one of the most underestimated tools for long-term cognitive protection is deep, restorative sleep.

During quality sleep, your brain:
🔹 Clears out waste, including amyloid-beta (a protein strongly linked to Alzheimer’s)
🔹 Consolidates memory
🔹 Regulates mood and decision-making
🔹 Supports hormone balance (especially important during menopause)

For many women in midlife, sleep is disrupted—by stress, changing hormones, and the pressure to “keep going.”

If you’re getting less than 7 hours—or your sleep is broken by night sweats, stress, or scrolling—your brain can’t do its job properly.

😣 That “I can’t focus” feeling?
😔 The “Why did I walk into this room?” moment?
They’re not just annoying.
They’re early signals your brain needs support.

If you’re feeling foggy, forgetful, or emotionally drained, sleep could be the missing piece.

👉 A simple place to start? Turn off screens 60 minutes before bed.

Blue light interferes with melatonin production—the hormone your brain needs to wind down and recover.

But more than that, you start to calm your brain and move your brain waves towards the ones you need to get better quality sleep.

✨ Small daily shifts now can protect your brain health for years to come.

Protect your Brain
Protect your Future
Protect your Life!

💬 Curious about how sleep fits into your Alzheimer’s prevention strategy?

Comment below or DM me the word SLEEP and I’ll send you my free bedtime brain ritual—no fluff, just science-backed steps you can start today.

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Elizabeth Curphey

Elizabeth Curphey, healthy brain ambassador and expert health consultant

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