Protecting Cognitive Health
Dr. Ora Wells' brain health keynote on reducing the risk of cognitive decline — with a full library of books, talks, and resources to keep learning.
Building Healthy Brain Habits
Dr. Ora returns with the Alzheimer’s Association and NC Cooperative Extension for an evening of brain health prevention, nutrition guidance, and hands-on wellness activities — for everyone.
- Date
- Monday, August 10, 2026
- Time
- 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Location
- Rogow Family Community Room, Transylvania County Library
In March 2025, hundreds of neighbors gathered at Brevard College to hear Dr. Ora Wells — SparkPoint Board President and a recently retired pediatrician — share a hopeful, evidence-based message: much of what shapes our long-term brain health is within our influence. Drawing on the latest research in lifestyle medicine and cognitive health, Dr. Wells walked the community through practical, everyday choices that support memory, focus, and resilience as we age.
The full talk is above. Below is the program guide and resource library Dr. Wells assembled to help you keep learning.
A full house at Brevard College
Hundreds of neighbors turned out for the talk — a panel conversation, a hands-on demonstration, and a packed auditorium.
Brain Health Resource Library
The books, talks, research, and organizations Dr. Ora Wells shared to help you keep exploring cognitive health.
Program Guide
Follow along with Dr. Wells’ presentation — includes homework.
Know Your Numbers
Explore seven metabolic health measures, calculate HOMA-IR, and create a completed two-page guide to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Recommended Books
7- Undo It!Dean & Anne Ornish
- Good EnergyCasey Means, MD
- The End of Alzheimer'sDale Bredesen, MD
- The Ageless BrainDale Bredesen, MD
- Reversing Alzheimer'sHeather Sandison, ND
- DoctoredSandeep Jauhar, MD
- The Alzheimer's SolutionDean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD
Talks & Videos
6- Ornish & Barnard on Alzheimer's researchPhysicians Committee
- How improving your metabolism changes your lifeRupa Health · Dr. Casey Means
- How to reverse Alzheimer's & cognitive declineApollo Health
- Reversing Alzheimer's with Dr. Heather SandisonKatherine Ambrose · June 2024
- Increasing brainspan & reducing Alzheimer's riskDr. Richard Isaacson
- Integrative Family Medicine of AshevilleDr. Brian Asbill
Podcasts
3Research & Reports
4Organizations & Tools
8Support Communities
3This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider before making decisions about your health or care.