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b'Max Lugavere: \\u201cWe do have a degree of agency when it comes to our cognitive health \\u2014 the best time to intervene is now.\\u201d\\nLugavere, a health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have a more youthful brain, plus:\\n- What he eats in a day for cognitive health (~08:59)\\n- The most ominous cooking oils to avoid (~15:46)\\n- How vinegar can help balance your blood sugar (~31:48)\\n- The best herbs & spices for your brain (~35:24)\\n- Why you shouldn\'t use mouthwash right after a workout (~38:47)\\n\\nReferenced in the episode:\\n- Lugavere\'s book, Genius Kitchen.\\n- mbg Podcast episode #236, #161, and #60, with Lugavere.\\n- mbg Podcast episode #290, with Drew Ramsey, M.D.\\n- Lugavere\'s previous book, Genius Foods.\\n- Lugavere\'s podcast, The Genius Life.\\n- Read more about the FINGER study.\\n- A study showing those who ate at least one serving of leafy greens per day had brains that were operating 11 years younger than they actually were.\\n- A Tufts study on "eat in moderation" advice.\\n- A study on lutein and zeaxanthin and visual processing speed.\\n- A study on the link between dairy and cognitive function.\\n- A study on eating spicy foods and a longer life.\\n- A study showing those who used mouthwash twice daily or more had increased risk of prediabetes by 50%.\\n- A study on how using mouthwash after exercise can inhibit the benefits.\\n- A study showing caffeine can block PCSK9. \\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.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'