Curious about your brain's role in your immune health?
Wondering what you should be eating (and avoiding) to prevent Alzheimer's and dementia?
Interested in learning about the best ways to restore your focus, sharpen your thinking, and protect your brain and bone?
Then don't skip this episode!
I spoke with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, board certified internal medicine physician and brain health expert, and we explored why a healthy brain is the key for healthy aging and how to support your brain via nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more.
Tune in to this fascinating episode today!
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 Episode start
- 2:35 How Dr. Austin Perlmutter, MD got into the field of brain health
- 5:56 What are all the roles our brain plays in our health?
- 8:34 Should you be worried about Alzheimer’s? Why do people develop Alzheimer’s and dementia?
- 14:03 What specific exercises can be helpful for brain health? Which forms of exercise have a negative impact on brain health?
- 24:42 What are the dietary interventions for Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention?
- 32:08 What are the best sources of fat for brain health?
- 36:28 How does your brain's immune system shape your thoughts, health and happiness?
- 43:30 How does the quality of your sleep affect your brain health?
- 51:21 What’s the connection between your brain and central sleep apnea?
- 54:47 Where can people connect with Dr. Austin Perlmutter?
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About the guest
Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, published researcher and international educator. His mission is to help people improve their health by targeting the biological basis of “stuckness” in our brains and bodies. His writing, presentations, podcasts, and online educational programs explore how environmental factors influence our cognitive and mental state and have reached millions. Dr. Perlmutter currently serves as the managing director at Big Bold Health, a food-as-medicine company focused on helping people rejuvenate health through better immune function, where he is running a first-of-its kind study exploring the effects of plant nutrients on human aging through epigenetics.
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