How To Optimize Brain Health For Longevity

Published: June 6, 2022, 10 a.m.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Vuori.\nLosing our memories and the things that define us is one of the scariest things someone can face. Preserving, supporting, and even strengthening brain function is crucial to optimal aging. This is why, in today\u2019s episode, we explore the underlying cause of brain dysfunction, the fascinating link between your gut and your brain, and steps you can take to keep your brain in tip-top shape. You\u2019ll learn how to prevent cognitive decline and optimize your brain function.\xa0\nIn this episode, I\u2019ll be featuring an in-depth discussion on brain health from my Longevity Roadmap docu-series. In this series, I am joined by my colleagues at The UltraWellness Center: Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, Medical Director and Physician; Todd LePine, MD, Physician; and George Papanicolaou, DO, Physician.\nTo get all of my longevity tips, sign up for my weekly Longevity newsletter at drhyman.com/longevity.\nThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Vuori.\nRupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com.\nPaleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal.\nIt\u2019s the perfect time to upgrade your wardrobe! Vuori is offering my community 20% off your first purchase. Just head over to vuori.com/farmacy to claim this deal.\nHere are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\xa0\n\nWhy scientists are now referring to Alzheimer\u2019s as type 3 diabetes (5:00 / 2:18)\xa0\xa0\n\nFixing your brain starts with fixing your body (6:41 / 4:00)\xa0\n\nWhat\u2019s happening in your brain in your 30s and 40s? (8:06 / 5:20)\xa0\n\nThe first place to start to avoid early cognitive decline (9:32 / 6:50)\xa0\n\nAssessing and addressing genetic risk factors for neurodegenerative conditions (12:19 / 9:33)\n\nSupporting memory with lifestyle and diet (16:07 / 11:00)\xa0\n\nShifting our thinking on dementia and longevity (21:41 / 17:20)\xa0\n\nThe top things that damage our brains (24:40 / 20:20)\xa0\n\nImproving brain function with nootropics (29:50 / 25:27)\xa0\n\nThe mind-body connection (35:40 / 31:18) \n\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices