In this episode of the MS Boost, brain health researcher Olivia Wills talks about a holistic model of brain health in MS. Olivia outlines why brain health can be seen as a tangible concept that people can control by exercising, quitting smoking, managing comorbidities, eating well, and managing mental health. Olivia shares it's never too late for anyone to adopt healthier behaviours.
Presenter
Olivia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and member of Dietitians Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons)(Deans Scholar) from the University of Wollongong in 2021. Olivia is now completing a PhD in multiple sclerosis and lifestyle management and is supported by a postgraduate scholarship from MS Australia.
At the heart of Olivia’s research is her commitment to enhancing the lives of those living with MS. Her research focuses on the impact of adopting protective health behaviours to maximise lifelong brain health and she is particularly passionate about translational research, engaging healthcare professionals and people living with MS to support her research findings into actionable strategies.
Olivia also has experience in providing dietetic counselling services for a range of endocrine, gastrointestinal, metabolic disorders and neurological disorders. She is a firm believer of providing individualised and specific advice and support to all of her patients and is a strong advocate for adopting a holistic approach in the management of medical conditions.
Published February 2024
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