By Prof. Alan Gow, Ageing Laboratory Heriot Watt University
Healthy ageing, lifestyle factors and how these can be modified
Alan’s research identifies the lifestyle factors that protect or harm the ageing brain. He focusses on modifiable factors including activity engagement and social connections, as these provide targets for intervention. He leads The Ageing Lab at Heriot-Watt University (https://healthyageing.hw.ac.uk/), and directs activities via wattAGE, the research network focussed on healthy ageing within the University’s Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies. Alan also leads various outreach activities sharing what we think benefits brain health, ranging from talks with older people’s groups, performances at festivals and science events, and media contributions.