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Don't miss the webinar "Achieving Healthy Ageing: Diet and Microbiota in Cognitive Decline and Dementia" organised by EFAD and supported by Yakult, scheduled on October 1st at 6 pm CEST.

01/10/2025

We are delighted to welcome you to the webinar “Achieving Healthy Ageing: Diet and Microbiota in Cognitive Decline and Dementia,” organised by the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) and supported by Yakult, on October 1st at 6 pm CEST.

This event, held in honour of International Older Adults Day, is part of our ongoing commitment to recognising and advancing the science and practice of healthy ageing across Europe and beyond. It follows the 2024 webinar “Achieving Healthy Ageing Through Gut Dietary Interventions”, and continues the conversation on how diet and gut health impact ageing populations.

This year, we aim to shed light on the emerging evidence linking diet and eating patterns with cognitive function and the risk of cognitive impairment.

Additionally, we will examine the role of the gut microbiome as a key mediator of cognitive health and its potential in both preventing and treating dementia. Thank you for joining us in this important conversation. We look forward to your participation!

We are honoured to have two renowned speakers, Prof. Mary Yannakoulia and Prof. Yvonne Nolan, who will present the latest state-of-the-art evidence on these topics.

  • Prof. Mary Yannakoulia
    Professor of Nutrition and Eating Behaviour, Harokopio University
    🎓 Presentation: “The role of diet on healthy brain ageing and cognitive performance”
  • Prof. Yvonne Nolan
    Professor in Neuroscience, University College Cork & APC Microbiome Ireland
    🎓 Presentation: “Lifestyle factors and the gut-brain axis: relevance to Alzheimer’s”

We look forward to an informative and engaging session with you.

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Speakers

Mary Yannakoulia Professor of Nutrition and Eating Behaviour, Harokopio University

Mary Yannakoulia is a Professor at Harokopio University in Athens. Her research explores human eating behaviour, dietary adherence, and the impact of diet on ageing and cognitive decline — particularly through the lens of the Mediterranean diet. She received a Fulbright award in 2009 and the Honorary European Dietetic Fellowship Award from EFAD in 2023.

Yvonne Nolan Professor in Neuroscience, University College Cork & APC Microbiome Ireland

Yvonne Nolan is a Professor and researcher in neuroscience and gut-brain health, focusing on lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress. She is part of the ERA4Health “NutriBrain” project. Her academic path includes a PhD from NUI Galway, fellowships at McGill and Trinity College Dublin, and her current role at UCC.