Assessing and Enhancing Cognitive Performance

Presented by: Steve Masley, MD, MD, FAHA, FACN, CNS

Original Presentation Date: 11/09/2018

Course Description: 

This course delves into the intricacies of cognition, beginning with the fundamental definition and progressing to a nuanced understanding of the various risk factors linked to cognitive decline. Participants will learn practical skills in applying assessment techniques to evaluate cognitive performance effectively. Strategies to both enhance mental performance and counteract the progression of cognitive decline will be explored and applied. The course navigates through the stages of memory loss and examines eleven factors associated with cognitive decline, including sources of brain toxins. Through analyzing case studies and relevant literature, participants will explore the intricate relationship between periodontal disease and cognitive decline. Additionally, the course delves into determining lifestyle factors predictive of cognitive function. The culmination involves recalling and listing six strategies to improve patients' cognitive performance, function, and longevity. Join us in this enlightening exploration of mental health, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to make a lasting impact on patient well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall and articulate the fundamental definition of cognition.
• Understand and categorize the various risk factors associated with cognitive decline.
• Apply assessment techniques to evaluate cognitive performance effectively.
• Utilize strategies to enhance cognitive performance and mitigate the progression of cognitive decline. Recognize and categorize the five stages of memory loss.
• List and categorize eleven factors that are associated with cognitive decline.
• Recognize and categorize various sources of brain toxins.
• Analyze case studies and relevant literature exploring the relationship between periodontal disease and cognitive decline.
• Analyze and determine lifestyle factors that can predict cognitive function.
• Recall and list six strategies for improving patients' cognitive performance, function, and longevity.

Speaker Bio:

Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, CNS, is a multifaceted professional—physician, nutritionist, trained chef, clinical researcher, and prolific author of seven books, including his latest, The Mediterranean Method—Lose Weight, Prevent Heart Disease & Memory Loss. Renowned for creating the #1 all-time health program on public television, "30 Days to a Younger Heart," Dr. Masley holds fellowships with the American Heart Association, the American College of Nutrition, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. With over two decades of experience, he has transformed the lives of thousands, aiding in weight loss, reversing Type II diabetes and heart disease, and enhancing cognitive function. As the founder of the Masley Optimal Health Center and a clinical associate professor at the University of South Florida, he continues to make a significant impact. Driven by a passion for healthy living, he has shared his expertise in over 700 media interviews, gracing platforms such as The Discovery Channel, the Today Show, and Public Television (PBS).