Eat Smart, Think Sharp: Nutrition for Optimal Brain Health

Eat Smart, Think Sharp: Nutrition for Optimal Brain Health

Author: Sponsored by University of Miami McKnight Brain Institute, Ansin Foundation and Community Foundation of Broward December 21, 2025 Duration: 9:16
Dive into smarter eating with expert Dr. Nicole Beaton Sur, Vascular Neurologist from the University of Miami. Discover the crucial link between nutrition and brain health as Dr. Sur unveils how macronutrients like proteins, carbs, and fats fuel cognitive functions. Learn which foods bolster brain vitality and which to avoid. Gain practical tips on planning, grocery shopping, and nurturing resilience through nutrition to safeguard against brain aging and diseases. Empower your journey to a fuller, healthier life. 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. We wish to thank the McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Miami, the Ansin Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation for their support. Guest Bio: Dr. Nicole Beaton Sur, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, specializes in stroke care, health disparities research, and medical education. A recipient of the “Woman Resident of the Year” award, Dr. Sur serves as a co-investigator for the Florida Stroke Registry and site-PI for the NIH-funded DISCOVERY study, focusing on cognitive outcomes after stroke and addressing disparities in anticoagulant use for atrial fibrillation-related stroke. She is deeply involved in graduate medical education, having developed the Neuroscience and Behavioral Science pathway for the NextGenMD curriculum and contributing to the National Board of Medical Examiners. Through her clinical work, research, and leadership in diversity and inclusion initiatives, Dr. Sur is advancing equity and excellence in stroke care and academic neurology. 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/

It grew from conversations in local libraries and community centers into something much larger. Aging Like a Pro is a direct extension of that work, transforming a live initiative into a podcast that tackles the profound challenge of social isolation while providing real, science-backed tools for maintaining brain health and vitality. Sponsored by the University of Miami McKnight Brain Institute, the Ansin Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Broward, the discussions here are grounded in serious research but delivered with practical clarity. Each episode moves beyond generic advice, focusing instead on the environmental and lifestyle factors we can actually influence to help lower the risk of memory decline. You’ll hear from leading experts who break down complex medicine into actionable strategies, all centered on the empowering idea that our daily choices hold significant power. This isn't about chasing youth; it's about cultivating resilience and connection at every stage. The result is a series of conversations that feel both urgent and deeply hopeful, offering a roadmap for anyone interested in taking an active, informed role in their own long-term well-being. We're exploring the full picture of what it means to thrive, making this podcast a resource for anyone ready to engage with the science of a life well-lived.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 8

Aging Like a Pro
Podcast Episodes
Music's Role in Aging Well with Dr. Xiaoyan Sun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:19
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…
Nine Necessities for Healthy Aging with Susan Fox-Rosellini [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:16
Want to age with energy, clarity, and confidence? This episode of the Aging Like A Pro podcast is your roadmap to doing just that. Join host Rosa Hart as she chats with Susan Fox Rosellini, founder of the Aging Like a Pr…
Fitness for Life with Dr. Eddie Tiozzo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
What does it really take to stay fit and sharp as we age? In this energizing episode of the Aging Like A Pro podcast, Dr. Eduard Tiozzo of the University of Miami joins nurse Rosa Hart to break down the science and soul…
Mastering Mindfulness: Practical Strategies for a Healthier Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:22
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, a neuropsychologist from the University of Miami, to…
Sleep Smarter NOT Harder with Proven Strategies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
Did you know that something as stimulating as quality sleep could be your secret weapon for aging like a pro? In this insightful episode of the Aging Like A Pro podcast, we sit down with Dr. Christian Agudelo, a renowned…
Translating Research into Practice with Dr. Tatjana Rundek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:04
Ready to unlock the secrets to healthy aging? Tune in to the Aging Like A Pro Podcast as Dr. Tatjana Rundek, a leading expert in brain health, dives into the latest research on aging and how we can put science into pract…
Introducing "Aging Like A Pro" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:19
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,…