289: How to combat cognitive decline in your 20s, 30s & beyond | Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.

Published: March 5, 2021, 10 a.m.

b"Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.: \\u201cCognitive decline is something that happens slowly and gradually, starting in our thirties and in our forties\\u2026 And there's a lot we can do about it.\\u201d\\nDean and Ayesha, neurologists and directors of the Alzheimer\\u2019s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your brain health at any age, plus:\\n*Signs of cognitive decline you shouldn't ignore*\\n*How to reap the health benefits of meditation if you hate sitting still*\\n*Why you should make checklists for brain health*\\n*How to better your brain by focusing on leg strength*\\n*Why multitasking isn't actually productive*\\n\\nReferenced in the episode:\\n- Dean & Ayesha's book, The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution. \\n- Dean & Ayesha's discussion about brain health at mbg's 2018 revitalize event.\\n- mbg Podcast episode #70, with the Sherzai's.\\n- Dean & Ayesha's non-profit organization, the Healthy Minds Initiative.\\n- Research showing how leg exercise can enhance the production of healthy neural cells.\\n- Dean's meta-analysis on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).\\n\\nDon't forget to use the code BRAIN30 to receive 30% off of mbg's Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition class, led by ultra-endurance athlete, Rich Roll, and plant-based chef, Julie Piatt. You'll learn all the fundamentals of plant-based eating\\u2014perfect for if you're curious about a plant-based lifestyle but don't know where to start. To learn more, visit mindbodygreen.com/brain30.\\n\\nEnjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at:\\xa0podcast@mindbodygreen.com.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"