Dr David Ajibade

Dr David Ajibade MBBS (MD), MMGT. Executive Director of the Brain and Body Foundation, a non-profit organization based in both Nigeria and the USA. Public Speaker

Host: Your Health In Your Hands on NTA Network. Health and wellness thought leader. The Brain and Body Foundation works in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and The Nigerian Military to address health challenges using Dr. Ajibade’s unique approach to mental health concerns, brain disorders, and other non-communicable diseases in Nigeria and Africa. The BBF has recently been commissio

ned by the Nigerian Government to carry out a landmark study on SCD to markedly change the way it is treated in Nigeria and around the world. In the Media:
Dr. Ajibade currently hosts and presents a weekly TV show entitled: Your Health in Your Hands, an innovative show focused on educating the Nigerian public on health matters of special importance to people of African, specifically Black African origin. This 30-minute segment, which is the third most viewed show on Africa’s largest television network highlights issues affecting Africans and Nigerians in particular, including mental health/brain disorders, cardiovascular concerns (e.g. hypertension), and cancer, and is viewed at least five times a week by millions both within and outside the country. Through this program and others, Dr. Ajibade hopes to bring these and other facts to our national consciousness and, more importantly, equip Nigerians with the knowledge they need to adequately address them. Through the media, live seminars, trainings, and partnerships, he is focused on bringing his experience, expertise, and connections to improving the delivery of health care in Nigeria and of the health of Nigerians as a whole.

24/08/2026

Autoimmunity is not just about the body. It can involve the brain, too.

Women are more likely to develop autoimmune conditions, and factors like hormones, genetics, and environmental exposures can play a role.

Understanding your immune health is part of protecting your brain health.

Know the connection. Don't ignore the signs.

If you want to understand the 12 often-overlooked factors that can affect your brain health, get your copy of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen book today by clicking the link below👇:

https://drdavidajibade.com/getdementiasdirtydozen/

Mary Lynch

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21/08/2026

We are often quick to ask, “What hormone do you need?”

But before you jump there, there’s another question worth asking:

Does your body have the raw materials it needs to make and regulate hormones in the first place?

Because your body doesn’t make hormones from thin air. It needs nutrients, building blocks, and the right environment to do the job.

Menopause care should be about more than replacing what’s low. It should also be about supporting what your body is still capable of doing.

And this matters more than your hormones. What happens during this stage of life can also have a major impact on your brain health.

Have you ever had this conversation with your doctor?

If you want to understand the 12 often-overlooked factors that can affect your brain health, get your copy of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen book today by clicking the link below👇:

https://drdavidajibade.com/getdementiasdirtydozen/

What if minimizing disease is not only about what you remove, but what you give your body instead?Cutting out harmful fo...
20/08/2026

What if minimizing disease is not only about what you remove, but what you give your body instead?

Cutting out harmful foods, habits, and exposures matters. But your body also needs the right things to function, repair, and stay resilient.

The goal isn’t simply “take something away.”
It’s also “what can I add that supports better health?”

Because disease prevention and health optimization are not just about subtraction. They’re about the right additions, too.

What are you removing from your lifestyle and what are you adding in?

Take control of your brain and body health by clicking the link in the bio to book a consultation with Dr. David.

19/08/2026

When estrogen level drops during menopause, your brain feels the impact too.

Estrogen helps support brain energy, mood, sleep, and cognitive function.

Yet menopause is still often reduced to “hot flashes and missed periods.”

Women deserve to know what’s happening inside their brains, not just what’s happening to their hormones.

Have you ever had this conversation with your doctor?

Want to learn more about the 12 often-overlooked factors that can affect your brain health?

Get your copy of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen book today by clicking the link below👇:

https://drdavidajibade.com/getdementiasdirtydozen/

18/08/2026

Zinc is more than just another mineral. It plays a role in brain function, smell, and taste.

Your brain needs the right nutrients to do its job.

Don’t overlook the small things that support a healthy brain.

Take control of your brain and body health by clicking the link in the bio to book a consultation with Dr. David.

17/08/2026

Brain health is not just about what you take. It's also about what you do.

Sometimes, protecting your brain can be as simple as getting outside and playing a game you enjoy.

Inactivity is one of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen, and staying active isn't just good for your body; it's important for your brain too.

You don't have to hit the gym. Walk, dance, swim, play pickleball, or learn a new skill.

Pickleball, for example, gets you moving, reacting, focusing, and connecting with others.

The goal is to keep moving and keep your brain engaged.

Want to learn more about the 12 often-overlooked factors that can affect your brain health?

Get your copy of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen book today by clicking the link below👇:

https://drdavidajibade.com/getdementiasdirtydozen/

13/08/2026

Your brain needs the right resources and raw materials to function, protect itself, repair damaged cells, and maintain its structure.

Sleep, exercise, sunlight, and connection all matter—but nutrition is part of the foundation.

Don't just exercise your brain. Give it what it needs to function.

To take control of your brain and body health, click the link in bio.

You can also send a DM or reach out on WhatsApp: +234 806 365 6715

12/08/2026

Your brain needs sleep to clean, repair, and reset.

During quality sleep, your brain helps clear waste, consolidate memories, and repair itself. But when sleep is constantly disrupted, these important processes can be affected.

Aim for 7–8 hours of quality sleep and make sleep a priority, not an afterthought.

Want to learn more about the factors that can affect your brain health?

Get your copy of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen book today by clicking the link below👇:

https://drdavidajibade.com/getdementiasdirtydozen/

Mary Lynch

11/08/2026

Dark skin doesn't make you immune to vitamin D deficiency.

One common misconception is that people with darker skin don't need as much sunlight. But vitamin D production isn't about how much heat you feel from the sun, it's about UVB light reaching your skin.

Melanin acts as a natural form of sun protection, which can reduce the skin's ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight.

That's why understanding your vitamin D status matters, rather than assuming you're getting enough simply because you live in a sunny climate.

Don't assume. Know your numbers.

To take control of your brain and body health, visit the link in my bio to book a consultation with me.

You can also send a DM or reach out on WhatsApp: +234 806 365 6715

10/08/2026

Just because a trauma happened years ago doesn't mean its effects are gone.

Childhood trauma and other unresolved experiences can continue to affect the brain for decades and may still impact brain health later in life.

Understanding how past trauma can affect your brain is an important step toward taking better care of it.

Learn more about trauma and other often-overlooked factors in my Dementia's Dirty Dozen book.

Get your copy of the Dementia's Dirty Dozen book today by clicking the link below👇:

https://drdavidajibade.com/getdementiasdirtydozen/

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