The Brain Health Revolution Podcast

Our brand new show, Your Brain On, is now live! Your Brain On is a podcast about the neuroscience of everything.

Each episode will look at an aspect of life through a neuroscientific lens, with science-based stories, interviews, anecdotes, advice, and immersive sounds.

We?ll be exploring how every facet of our reality ? both good and bad ? affects our minds, from the broader picture right down to the cellular intricacies.

We?ve started with five brand new episodes:

? Your Brain On New Year?s Resolutions
? Your Brain On Dry January
? Your Brain On Love
? Your Brain On Football
? Your Brain On Sugar

Plus, to celebrate the launch of our new show, we?re giving away some very exciting prizes, including memberships to our NEURO Academy community!

Search ?Your Brain On? via your favourite podcast app to find and subscribe to the new show, or visit https://thebraindocs.com/podcast for more info, on both the show and the launch giveaway.

Thank you! We hope you enjoy the new show.

What happens to your brain when you stop drinking? Is doing Dry January the best way to quit?

In this second preview episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of:

? How alcohol affects your brain, at a cellular level
? Why a gradual detoxification might be better than the hard stop encouraged by Dry January
? The fascinating history of alcohol?s role in culture, from ancient civilizations to the Prohibition era

We also speak to Dr. Howard Rankin, an incredible psychologist who has done remarkable work in the realm of addiction and behavior.

Dr. Rankin talks to us about the challenges of overcoming alcohol dependence, the differences between avoiding and confronting temptations, and the importance of focusing on progress over perfection.

?Your Brain On? is a brand new podcast from hosts Ayesha and Dean Sherzai. We?re excited to preview this second episode here on Brain Health Revolution. Your Brain On launches February 14th. Search ?Your Brain On? via your favorite podcast app, or check our social media for more information.

On New Year?s Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12 months. Surges of dopamine mix with our aspirations, forming resolutions. As we count down to the new year, we?re full of excitement and hope.

But most of us don?t manage to stick to our new year?s resolutions beyond January.

In this episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of:

? Why new year?s resolutions so often fail

? How we can keep our new year?s resolutions, with science-backed techniques

? Whether new years are good starting points for forming new habits

We?re joined by Dr. Phillippa Lally, a Senior Lecturer of Psychology at the University of Surrey in the UK, and our friend Howard Jacobson, an expert in the mechanics of behavior change.

?Your Brain On? is a brand new podcast from hosts Ayesha and Dean Sherzai. We?re excited to preview this first episode here on Brain Health Revolution. We?ll share more about our new upcoming show soon.

In this episode, we?re joined by science writer and author of ?The Irrational Ape ? Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda?, David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media.

We talk about:

? The dangers and mechanics of online disinformation
? Why, in spite of rampant mistruths, social media remains one of the most powerful tools in history for science communication
? How to navigate online information by better understanding and trusting scientific method
? The tactics of bad-faith influencers and conspiracy theorists
? How online debates and discussions can become more productive
? The beauty and importance of being wrong

Visit David?s website: https://www.davidrobertgrimes.com/

David?s books: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Thinking-Flawed-Logic-Critical/dp/1615197931/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=good+thinking+grimes

Support for the Brain Health Revolution Podcast comes from NEURO Academy, an online community of individuals working together towards optimum long-term brain health, through science-backed on-demand courses, live coaching, nutrition guidance, and more.

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The Brain Health Revolution Podcast is hosted by Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.

In this episode, we?re joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel ? co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosis app Reveri ? for a discussion about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in clinical settings.

We talk about:

? The research-supported neuroscience of hypnosis
? How hypnosis can help focus your attention and hone self-control, rather than causing you to lose control, as is often misconstrued by the spectacle of theatrical stage shows
? The ways hypnosis is used to manage pain, reduce stress, and address issues like phobias and sleep problems
? How hypnosis may be used during medical procedures to alleviate pain and reduce dependence on opioids
? How the Reveri app is helping to make hypnotherapy more accessible

Find out more about the Reveri app at: reveri.com

CONTENT WARNING: dear listeners, please note that the discussion in this episode touches on some sensitive topics, including trauma, sexual assault, and recovery.

Support for the Brain Health Revolution Podcast comes from NEURO Academy, an online community of individuals working together towards optimum long-term brain health, through science-backed on-demand courses, live coaching, nutrition guidance, and more.

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The Brain Health Revolution Podcast is hosted by Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked importance of addressing behavior change for improving brain health and overall wellbeing, and how we need to involve our communities at every step of change towards such optimizations.

We talk about:

? The neuroscience and circumstantial influences of behavior change
? The importance of meeting people where they are and adjusting behavior change strategies accordingly
? How to strategize self-improvement without it feeling cold, rigid, unnatural, and, ultimately, ineffective
? Why the past can teach us a lot about modern behavior change at a community level

This is part one of a conversation about behavior, the systems that make it possible, and how we can achieve long-term change in the midst of a healthcare landscape that can sometimes feel hopeless.

Support for the Brain Health Revolution Podcast comes from NEURO Academy, an online community of individuals working together towards optimum long-term brain health, through science-backed on-demand courses, live coaching, nutrition guidance, and more.

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The Brain Health Revolution Podcast is hosted by Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.

In this episode, Ayesha and Dean discuss ?neuroplasticity?, a term that was once echoed only within the walls of neuroscience labs, but which has now become an increasingly well-known word for describing how our brains evolve and adapt.

We talk about:

? How modern technology has enabled our understanding of neuroplasticity

? What science previously got wrong about neuroplasticity

? How neuroplasticity actually works

? The Hebbian and homeostatic theories of neuroplasticity

? How we can all improve our neuroplasticity through improved lifestlyes

? Neuroplasticity through the lens of our NEURO concept: Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restore, and Optimize

Support for the Brain Health Revolution Podcast comes from NEURO Academy, an online community of individuals working together towards optimum long-term brain health, through science-backed on-demand courses, live coaching, nutrition guidance, and more.

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This episode was a live presentation for our members in the NEURO Academy online community. We presented a summary of the pivotal role that lifestyle changes play in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and answered questions at the end. 

The research presented was on the following:

NEURO Academy is a membership based online community with over 500 active members, with resources to achieve optimal brain health, better cognition and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community, and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, education on evidence based nutrition and other lifestyle factors, live cooking demonstration , live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, interest groups, book clubs, science club discussions, access to on-demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases,  evidence-based nutrition and cooking, behavioral sciences and many others on various topics related to brain health. Members can receive CE or CME credits and certification after taking the course. Join us by visiting NEUROacademy.com.

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In this episode, we spoke with Nicole Vignola, who is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for the masses. With 12 years of coaching experience, Nicole has a BSc in Neuroscience from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Organisational Psychology with a research focus in cognitive neuroscience. She works with organisations and individuals to teach them how to better understand their unique physiology, providing them with practical tools and science-backed methods to improve their mental health, optimise reflexes and reach peak mental performance, enhancing their daily lives and careers.
Through creating healthy habits, Nicole helps people best support their mental health, manage their stressors and make better decisions. 

Her first book ?Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life' is coming out in May 2024.

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In this episode In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the world of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed medications for heartburn and acid reflux. While these drugs have brought relief to millions worldwide, recent studies have begun to uncover potential links between PPI use and an increased risk of dementia. We explore the mechanisms that might underlie this association, the clinical implications for patients, and the broader question of how seemingly unrelated conditions might be connected at a molecular level. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient on PPIs, or simply someone curious about the intricate web of human health, this episode promises to offer fresh insights into a hotly debated area of medicine.

References:

Main papers disucssed in this episode:

- Northuis, Carin, et al. "Cumulative Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Dementia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study." Neurology (2023).

https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/08/09/WNL.0000000000207747?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic

- Gomm, Willy, et al. "Association of proton pump inhibitors with risk of dementia: a pharmacoepidemiological claims data analysis." JAMA neurology 73.4 (2016): 410-416.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2487379

- Li, Min, et al. "Proton pump inhibitor use and risk of dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis." Medicine 98.7 (2019).

- Ortiz-Guerrero, Gloria, et al. "Proton pump inhibitors and dementia: physiopathological mechanisms and clinical consequences." Neural plasticity 2018 (2018).

- Wijarnpreecha, Karn, et al. "Proton pump inhibitors and risk of dementia." Annals of translational medicine 4.12 (2016).

- Haenisch, Britta, et al. "Risk of dementia in elderly patients with the use of proton pump inhibitors." European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience 265 (2015): 419-428.

- Batchelor, Riley, et al. "Dementia, cognitive impairment and proton pump inhibitor therapy: a systematic review." Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology 32.8 (2017): 1426-1435.

- Gray, Shelly L., et al. "Proton pump inhibitor use and dementia risk: Prospective population?based study." Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 66.2 (2018): 247-253.

- Ahn, Nayeon, et al. "Do proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of dementia? A systematic review, meta?analysis and bias analysis." British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 89.2 (2023): 602-616.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the recent, much anticipated randomized controlled trial on the MIND diet. The headlines were ablaze with the dissapointing, less-than-stellar results of the study, but was it truly the diet that didn't work as well as it should have, or was the methodology flawed? 

We discussed the background of the findings on the MIND diet in previous studies and its effect on cognitive health, the detailed methodology of the current randomized controlled trial, its outcomes  and how it impacts our understanding of nutrition and brain health. 

Citations: Barnes, Lisa L., et al. "Trial of the MIND Diet for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Older Persons." New England Journal of Medicine (2023).

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In this episode, we delve deep into the role fats play in brain health. We bust some common myths about dietary fats and talked about the latest scientific evidence to paint a clearer picture of how these essential nutrients contribute to our cognitive function.

Episode Highlights:

Understanding Fats: We start by breaking down what fats are, discussing their diverse types and functions. We?ll explain saturated, unsaturated, trans, and essential fatty acids and why they matter.

Brain Composition and Fats: Our brains are nearly 60% fat. We explore how these fats maintain the structure of the brain and facilitate its various functions.

Fats and Hormone Production: Hormones regulate many bodily functions, including those of the brain. We?ll detail how fats are integral to the production of vital hormones.

Importance of Fats for Cell Membrane Health and Myelin Sheath: We dive into how fats contribute to the integrity of cell membranes and why this is crucial for efficient brain function.

Fats as an Energy Source: While glucose is the preferred fuel, fats can also power our brains. Discover the conditions under which the brain turns to fats for energy.

Critical Role of Fats in Brain Development: Learn about the critical role certain fats play in brain development during infancy and childhood.

Fats in Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline - the latest research: We?ll explore recent research that shows how consuming healthy fats can potentially slow cognitive decline and decrease the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Fats' Impact on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: Finally, we?ll explore how omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, factors implicated in many neurological disorders.

In this episode, we venture beyond myths and take a look at the science behind fats and brain function. Join us as we uncover the intricate role of fats in maintaining a healthy brain and its impact on our mental health.

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In this episode, we explore the connection between hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk, the impact of hormones on brain development and resilience throughout life, and the critical considerations for individuals undergoing pre- and post-menopause in terms of brain health.

Specifically, we delve into a recent scientific article suggesting that menopausal hormone replacement therapy heightens the risk of dementia in a Danish population. We illuminate the intricate relationship between hormones, lifestyle risk factors, and brain health.

Reference:

Pourhadi, N., Mørch, L. S., Holm, E. A., Torp-Pedersen, C., & Meaidi, A. (2023). Menopausal hormone therapy and dementia: nationwide, nested case-control study. bmj, 381.

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This episode is part of a live recording for our NEURO Academy community, and the topic of the discussion is the genetics of Alzheimer?s disease, in particular a deep dive into Apolipoprotein E4 or APOE4 gene, which is the most influential genetic risk factor associated with Late Onset Alzheimers Disease.  We describe the evolutionary aspects of Apolipoproteins, how they are produced, how the different isoforms of apoe influence the different factors leading to AD, how it effects lipid metabolism and immune functions in the brain, and what is the latest evidence on the epigenetic of APOE4. Typically, the community members post their questions ahead of time and we structure the conversation in a way to address their questions, and also answer their questions during the recording. 

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We?re thrilled to share our conversation with our guest on today?s episode, Kimberley Wilson, PhD. She is a highly respected psychologist, author, and expert in the field of mental health and nutrition, and in this episode, she shares her insights on how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of social media and stay away from false information related to nutrition and mental health. Kimberey is the author of  How to Build a Healthy Brain published in 2020 and Unprocessed: How the Food We Eat is Fuelling our Mental Health Crisis published this year. 

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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the latest breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In today's episode, we discussed the new monoclonal antibidy, Donanemab, that is offering hope to Alzheimer's patients and their families, and how Donanemab is different from other treatments. Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody that has shown promising results in clinical trials. It works by targeting a protein called amyloid-beta, which is believed to play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The drug binds to the amyloid-beta protein and clears it from the brain, reducing the amount of plaque buildup that causes damage to brain cells.

While the results of the clinical trials are promising, there are still many challenges to overcome. Donanemab is expensive and requires regular infusions, which may limit its accessibility. There is also a need for further research to determine the long-term effects of the drug and its efficacy in treating different stages of Alzheimer's.

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This episode is a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova. Her debut novel Still Alice about a Harvard University professor who suffers early onset Alzheimer's disease sold millions of copies and has been translated into 37 languages. The book was adapted into a film in 2014 and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Julianne Moore's highly acclaimed performance as Alice Howland.

Her first work of nonfiction, REMEMBER: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting, was published in March 2021, and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Her first TED talk, "What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's" has been viewed over eight million times and her most recent TED talk, "How Memory Works--and Why Forgetting is Totally OK" was the sixth most watched TED talk of 2021.

She has been recognized numerous times and has won many awards for here incredible work, including receiving The Pell Center Prize for Story in the Public Square, for "distinguished storytelling that has enriched the public dialogue." 

We discussed her journey of becoming a story teller, her empowering message and important work for the community. 

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This episode is a deep dive into the topic of headache with our colleague, an expert in the field of headache medicine, Dr. Chelsea Stone.

We explored the definition, classification, general presentation, diagnosis and some of the latest treatments available for headaches. 

Dr. Stone is a board-certified neurologist with specialty in Headache Medicine. She holds a master?s degree in psychology, completed her neurology residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center and fellowship in headache medicine at University of Soutern California, where she now serves as full time faculty. Dr. Stone understands the unique challenges of chronic pain and takes a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to patient care, with special interest in treating pregnant and lactating women. In addition to patient care, Dr. Stone is very passionate about physician well-being and serves as Assistant Program Director of Wellness for the neurology residency program at LA County + USC and as the Well-being Champion for the Keck neurology department.

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In this episode, we discuss epilepsy and describe the life of the 19th century philosopher and writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and how the seizures that tormented him throughout his life would become both a source of creative inspiration and an obstacle that he struggled to overcome. You can read the blog by visiting our website here.

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In this episode, we explore Parkinson's disease (PD), which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging after Alzheimer's disease, and the most common movement disorder. It affects approximately 1 million people in the United States, and it is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Worldwide more than 10 million people suffer from PD. 

We described the disease in a patient story, discussed its epidemiology, causal pathways including genetics, signs and symptoms, medical and invasive treatments, prevention and future trends in research. 

For more reading, here are some references: 

Bloem, Bastiaan R., Michael S. Okun, and Christine Klein. "Parkinson's disease." The Lancet 397.10291 (2021): 2284-2303.

Ascherio, Alberto, and Michael A. Schwarzschild. "The epidemiology of Parkinson's disease: risk factors and prevention." The Lancet Neurology 15.12 (2016): 1257-1272.

Chen, Honglei, et al. "Consumption of dairy products and risk of Parkinson's disease." American journal of epidemiology, 165.9 (2007): 998-1006.

Warnecke, Tobias, et al. "Gastrointestinal involvement in Parkinson?s disease: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management." npj Parkinson's Disease 8.1 (2022): 31.

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This episode is an in depth review of Multiple Sclerosis, The most common neurological disorder among young adults.

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system and is one of the most common conditions that is addressed in the field of neurology. Despite the advances in medicine and the emergence of tools to help with diagnosis, it is one of the most common conditions that is misdiagnosed because of its highly variable expression and findings. This can create a unique set of issues for patients, and the goal of this podcast episode is to shed light on the advances in our knowledge of MS, busts some myths regarding the management of MS, which unfortunately is quite common in the wellness space, and to recognize that there are medications, therapies, coping strategies, and support groups to help address these problems. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms, it is important that they speak with a physician,or a nurse or call the National MS Society at 1-800-344-4867.

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This episode was part of a live discussion for members in NEURO Academy. We discussed brain injuries and concussion, and expanded on their definitions, classification, presentation, signs and symptoms, management and treatment.

NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment where you?ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, live cooking sessions, live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, have access to on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking,  anxiety, and many others on various topics related to brain health. We just released a comprehensive course of evidence based nutrition in  brain health, along with a complete cooking course that will help you learn the basics of healthy eating and how you can apply all the knowledge by improving what?s on your plate. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you?re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. Join us by visiting NEUROacademy.com.

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This episode was part of a live discussion in the Science Club of the NEURO Academy. We discussed the recent article that showed an association between laxative intake and dementia, and critically analzed the methodology and the results for the audience. We then answered their questions. 

Reference:

Feng, J., Zheng, N., Fan, X., Li, S., Jiang, Y., Yi, X., & Yang, H. (2023). Association of laxatives use with incident dementia and modifying effect of genetic susceptibility: a population-based cohort study with propensity score matching. BMC geriatrics, 23(1), 1-12.

NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment where you?ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, live cooking sessions, live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, have access to on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking,  anxiety, and many others on various topics related to brain health. We just released a comprehensive course of evidence based nutrition in  brain health, along with a complete cooking course that will help you learn the basics of healthy eating and how you can apply all the knowledge by improving what?s on your plate. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you?re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. Join us by visiting NEUROacademy.com.

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Our guest for this episode is Erin Sharoni, who is a Master of Bioethics degree candidate (?23) at Harvard Medical School and a seasoned biotechnology executive with expertise in longevity, epigenetics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We discussed the incredibly important value of ethics in the field of AI, and explored the reasons why at this most pivotal of times in human history, there hasn't been enough conversations around this subject. 

Erin has over 15 years of experience building products and brands in molecular health, media, and finance. She has held roles at top financial institutions like Bridgewater Associates, biotech startups like InsideTracker, and worked as an anchor and commentator on national television. Erin sits on the Advisory Board of Animal Save Movement, a global animal rights organization that aims to end animal exploitation through the act of bearing witness and through her work, is passionate about developing animal-free research technologies. Erin holds an additional master?s degree in the field of Biology from Harvard, and a BA with Honors in Studio Art from Wesleyan University. She is currently a researcher for the NIH's AI program, Bridge2AI, where she focuses on the ethics of AI in three-dimensional cell mapping for disease prediction.

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In this episode, we discuss Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia (FTD). FTD is a type of dementia that usually occurs in younger individuals and is progressive. We discuss:

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Our guest for this episode is Dr. Howard Rankin, who has has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, behavior change and neurotechnology. He has worked extensively in the addictions space, running both inpatient and outpatient programs. Along with a career in academics and research, he is also an experienced speaker, coach and best-selling and award-winning author. Dr. Rankin has written 12 books in his own name, co-written another 12, and ghostwritten 30 others, all nonfiction. Howard has also published more than 30 scientific articles on addiction and behavior change, and been a consultant to the NIH and WHO. His latest books include I Think Therefore I Am Wrong: A Guide to Bias, Political Correctness, Fake News and the Future of Mankind which explores the default setting of the mind and how that can lead us astray, Falling to Grace: The Art and Science of Redemption was released on April 15, 2022 and was featured in Psychology Today magazine (May 2022 issue).  Dr. Rankin is also a Psychology Today blogger, the creator and host of the How Not To Think podcast and a consultant to Sapien Labs and Science Director at IntualityAI.

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In this episode, we will be speaking about what we believe to be one of the most important aspects and the biggest contributor to brain health - our communities - and each individuals relationship within their community. Based on our experience and the data supporting this theory, brain diseases such has stroke, Alzheimer?s and other dementia are most  consequentially affected at the level of the community. We will discuss the nuances and how community ownership and mobilization is the most important aspect of addressing and preventing devastating neurological diseases such as Alzheimer?s, stroke and other dementia. 

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This episode?s guest is Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to his patients at his clinic in Vancouver and to the public through his social media channels. He has been a contributing author on multiple textbooks from Professional Health Systems, including their Nutrition textbook. He is also a public speaker, and is well-known for his content across multiple social media platforms, where he often tackles misinformation around diet and dives deep into the latest nutrition research. 

We reviewed the latest evidence on some of the most debated and controversial topics in nutrition. Our conversation revolved around topics such as the data on dietary protein source and quality, fats, low carbohydrate diets, lectins and other anti-nutrients, artificial sweeteners, and many other topics.

References:

Carb quality:

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30638909/ 

Food groups and mortality:

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28446499/ 

Low carb/keto:

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24500611/ 

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8001988/ 

Antinutrients:

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7600777/ 

Protein: 

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29722584/ 

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599941/ 

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25628520/ 

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358922/ 

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33261645/ 

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3698202/ 

Saturated fat vs other fats:

- https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/246104

- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28444290/

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/saturated-fats-and-health-sacn-report

Alcohol guidelines:

- https://ccsa.ca/canadas-guidance-alcohol-and-health

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This episode is dedicated to the science behind the consumption of  gluten and brain health. There is a notion that gluten is bad for our health and especially for our brain, but does that stem from valid scientific sources, or is it just a food fashion statement? Dean and Ayesha go through a case report of celiac disease, describe what gluten is, the science behind it, and explore the evidence for and against gluten for different populations. 

Ayesha is leading a FREE 5-day, Better Brain Nutrition Challenge beginning Saturday, Feb 4th that will teach the basics of brain-healthy eating and give you specific meals you can make for yourself and your family. She will go live each day of the challenge to cook, alongside you, a brain-healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks so that you can see how delicious and simple healthy nutrition can be.

LINK: https://betterbrainnutritionchallenge.mn.co 

References:

Wang, Yiqing, et al. "Long-term intake of gluten and cognitive function among US women." JAMA network open 4.5 (2021): e2113020-e2113020. PMID: PMID: 34019084

Wang, Kanran, et al. "High consumption of whole grain foods decreases the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease: Framingham Offspring Cohort." Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences (2022). PMID: PMID: 36382854

Lebwohl, Benjamin, et al. "Long term gluten consumption in adults without celiac disease and risk of coronary heart disease: prospective cohort study." bmj 357 (2017). PMID: PMID: 28465308

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In this episode, we covered some of the interesting research findings from the year 2022, and neuroscientifically let our hair down a bit and had fun. We discussed the following: 

- Napping and dementia

- Canabis use and cognitive impairment

- Some people who are in coma may be concious 

- Falsification of data around amyloid hypothesis

- The new Alzheimer's medication: Lecanemab

- The discovery of the Mutliple Sclerosis Gene

- Brain "reading" devices help paralyzed people move, talk, and touch

- People may pick friends that smell like them!

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In this episode, we sat down with Gianluca Mauro, and had a conversation about the biggest revolution in the history of mankind, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Gianluca is an expert in the field - he is the founder of AI Academy, author of ?Zero to AI? and producer of Tech.Pizza, a weekly tech newsletter. His mission is to empower people to build the future with Artificial Intelligence and have more impactful, inspiring, and fulfilling careers. He has taught AI to thousands of people, from Harvard classes to corporate boardrooms and high schools.

Our conversation revolved around the exciting and potentially frightening future of this unbound technology, how we all need to learn more and get involved, as it will affect every aspect of our lives. 

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In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Marc Schulz, PhD, Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted. Radical for its time in 1938, the first-of-its-kind Study is now in its 84th year, going strong with an 84% retention rate. 

In his new book,  THE GOOD LIFE co authored by Dr. Robert Waldinger, Dr. Schulz explores the findings of the study so far, and shares how we  can proactively create happiness by focusing on what keeps us healthy rather than what makes us sick. By coupling Harvard case studies with the latest psychological research, Dr. Schulz illuminates:

?     The most common misconceptions about happiness.

?     What social fitness is and how to exercise it.

?     How to understand the influence of our childhood on our adult relationships.

?     What we?re likely getting wrong about achievement and 

?    Steps we can take if we want to live a good life. 

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In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Ben Rein, a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media. Ben?s thesis research focused on autism spectrum disorder and identified key systems in the brain that regulate social behavior. His current research is focused on the neural basis of empathy and mechanisms by which empathic behaviors can be enhanced. 

Outside of the lab, Ben creates educational science videos on social media, which is so impressive. In his videos, he summarizes recent research papers, teaches fundamental science principles, and debunks "viral" videos containing misinformation. Ben's science communication has been recognized with awards from Stanford University, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Mind Science Foundation and many more.

We spoke about our current understanding of autism, the advances in the field, the misinformation in the realm of neuroscience and brain and more. We hope you enjoy this conversation. 

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In this episode, we had the great pelasure of interviewing the legendary John Robbins. 

The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins was groomed to follow in his father?s footsteps, but chose to walk away from Baskin-Robbins and the immense wealth it represented to ??pursue the deeper American Dream?the dream of a society at peace with its conscience because it respects and lives in harmony with all life forms. A dream of a society that is truly healthy, practicing a wise and compassionate stewardship of a balanced ecosystem.?

Considered by many to be one of the most eloquent and powerful spokespersons in the world for a sane, ethical and sustainable future, John has been a featured and keynote speaker at major conferences sponsored by Physicians for Social Responsibility, Beyond War, Oxfam, the Sierra Club, the Humane Society of the United States, the United Nations Environmental Program, UNICEF, and many other organizations dedicated to creating a healthy, just, and sustainable way of life. He is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Peace Abbey?s Courage of Conscience Award, and lifetime achievement awards from groups including Green America. The widespread media attention he has received has included numerous appearances on national shows including Oprah, Donahue and Geraldo. When John spoke at the United Nations, he received a standing ovation.

John is the Co-Founder and President of the Food Revolution Network. The Food Revolution Network is committed to healthy, sustainable, humane, and conscious food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 600,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, the Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet.

Books by John Robbins: 

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Our guest is Dr. Nicole Lipman Barile, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with patients. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and uses her incredible social media platform ?Feed Your Mental? to disperse evidence-based information on mental health. What we most love about her is her stance against the exhausting amount of pseudoscience in our shared field of neuroscience and psychology. Not only does she break down the latest evidence into palatable information, but she also points out why some influencers are inclined to share misinformation on social media, and what we can do to identify and avoid them. In this episode, we speak about the role of diet in depression, her work with OCD patients and how to navigate through social media while avoiding pseudoscience. 

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 In this episode, we virtually sat down with our friend and one of the most insightful scientists, thinkers, writers in the field of human behavior, Dr. Paul J. Zak, PhD, who is a professor of economics, psychology, and management at Claremont Graduate University. He is ranked in the top 0.3 percent of most-cited scientists with over 170 published papers. He helped start several interdisciplinary fields, including neuroeconomics, neuromanagement, and neuromarketing, and is a regular TED speaker, four-time tech entrepreneur, and corporate consultant.

His work has been ground breaking in the academic, public, and now in business and healthcare settings. In his new book, Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness, Paul discusses how the world is rapidly transforming into an experience economy as people increasingly crave extraordinary experiences and that his research shows that there?s a scientific formula to consistently create extraordinary experiences. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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This episode is dedicated to clarification of a podcast between Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere, two popular influencers that have a large audience. They discussed Alzheimer?s disease and brain health in general and some of the information that was shared was not accurate, which can be really harmful.

This is by no means an attack on Rogan or Lugavere. After listening to the conversation, we think Lugavere may not be quite familiar with the data regarding brain health, and it would be important to set the record straight and share the evidence with people and let them decide what?s best for them. Having seen thousands of patients with dementia, whether it?s Alzheimer?s disease, frontotemporal lobe dementia, Lewy Body Dementia and others, we feel it?s our responsibility to share evidence based data as opposed to feel-good, self confirming anecdotes.

Relevant references:

Ketogenic Diet:
Phillips, M. C et al. (2021). Randomized crossover trial of a modified ketogenic diet in Alzheimer?s disease. Alzheimer's research & therapy, 13(1), 1-12.

Lilamand, M et al. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Ketone Supplementation or Ketogenic Diets for Alzheimer's Disease: A Mini Review. Frontiers in Nutrition, 1324.

W?odarek, D. (2021). Food for thought: the emerging role of a ketogenic diet in Alzheimer?s disease management. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 21(7), 727-730.

Cronjé, H et al. (2021). Ketogenic therapies in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Current Opinion in Lipidology, 32(5), 330-332.

LDL Cholesterol metabolism and risk of Alzheimer?s:
Andrews, S et al., collaborators of the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium. (2021). Causal associations between modifiable risk factors and the Alzheimer's phenome. Annals of neurology, 89(1), 54-65.

Olmastroni, E et al. (2022). Statin use and risk of dementia or Alzheimer?s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 29(5), 804-814.

Iwagami, M et al. (2021). Blood cholesterol and risk of dementia in more than 1· 8 million people over two decades: a retrospective cohort study. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2(8), e498-e506.

Tan, Z. S et al. (2003). Plasma total cholesterol level as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease: the Framingham Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 163(9), 1053-1057.

Kivipelto, M et al. (2002). Apolipoprotein E ?4 allele, elevated midlife total cholesterol level, and high midlife systolic blood pressure are independent risk factors for late-life Alzheimer disease. Annals of internal medicine, 137(3), 149-155.

Zhou, Z et al. (2020). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 12, 5.

Sáiz-Vazquez, O et al. (2020). Cholesterol and Alzheimer?s disease risk: a meta-meta-analysis. Brain sciences, 10(6), 386.

Wingo, A. P et al. (2022). LDL cholesterol is associated with higher AD neuropathology burden independent of APOE. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(9), 930-938.

The Nigerian Paradox Study:
Hall, K et al. (2006). Cholesterol, APOE genotype, and Alzheimer disease: an epidemiologic study of Nigerian Yoruba. Neurology, 66(2), 223-227.

Vascular health and Alzheimer?s disease:
Levit, A et al. (2020). Neurovascular unit dysregulation, white matter disease, and executive dysfunction: the shared triad of vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease. Geroscience, 42(2), 445-465.

The Effect of Lifestyle on Alzheimer?s Risk:
Dhana, K et al. (2020). Healthy lifestyle and the risk of Alzheimer dementia: Findings from 2 longitudinal studies. Neurology, 95(4), e374-e383. 

Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia: WHO Guidelines. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2019.  https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/312180/9789241550543-eng.pdf. Accessed December 4, 2019.

MIND Diet:
Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11(9), 1007-1014.

Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet slows cognitive decline with aging. Alzheimer's & dementia, 11(9), 1015-1022.

van den Brink, A. C et al. (2019). The Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diets are associated with less cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease?a review. Advances in Nutrition, 10(6), 1040-1065.

Kheirouri, S., & Alizadeh, M. (2021). MIND diet and cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-19.

Hosking, D. E et al. (2019). MIND not Mediterranean diet related to 12-year incidence of cognitive impairment in an Australian longitudinal cohort study. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15(4), 581-589.

Melo van Lent, D et al. (2021). Mind diet adherence and cognitive performance in the Framingham heart study. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 82(2), 827-839.
Dhana, K et al. (2021). MIND diet, common brain pathologies, and cognition in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 83(2), 683-692.

Thomas, A et al. (2022). Association of a MIND Diet with Brain Structure and Dementia in a French Population. The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, 1-10.

Arjmand, G et al. (2022). Effect of MIND diet intervention on cognitive performance and brain structure in healthy obese women: a randomized controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 1-14.

Nutrition and Dementia Prevention:
Yassine, H. N et al. (2022). Nutrition state of science and dementia prevention: recommendations of the Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Working Group. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 3(7), e501-e512.

Scarmeas, N et al. (2018). Nutrition and prevention of cognitive impairment. The Lancet Neurology, 17(11), 1006-1015.

Publications by Lugavere?s mentor, Dr. Richard Isaacson:
Isaacson, R. S et al. (2019). Individualized clinical management of patients at risk for Alzheimer's dementia. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 15(12), 1588-1602.

Amini, Y., Saif, N., Greer, C., Hristov, H., & Isaacson, R. (2020). The role of nutrition in individualized Alzheimer?s risk reduction. Current nutrition reports, 9(2), 55-63. 

Isaacson, R. S. (2019). Advances in early diagnosis and treatment strategies in the management of Alzheimer?s disease. Journal of Managed Care Medicine, 22(4), 17-21.

Berkowitz, C. L., Mosconi, L., Rahman, A., Scheyer, O., Hristov, H., & Isaacson, R. S. (2018). Clinical application of APOE in Alzheimer?s prevention: a precision medicine approach. The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease, 5(4), 245-252.

BOOK: The Alzheimer's Prevention & Treatment Diet: Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimer?s Disease. Isaacson, R. S., & Ochner, C. N. (2016). Square One Publishers, Inc.

Podcast episodes mentioned:

The Proof with Simon Hill: The carnivore diet, veganism and nutrition misinformation | Dr Alan Flanagan. 

The Proof with Simon Hill: Debate: Seed Oils And Heart Disease | Tucker Goodrich And Dr Matthew Nagra

Our publications relevant to this topic:

Sherzai, A., Edland, S. D., Masliah, E., Hansen, L., Pizzo, D. P., Sherzai, A., & Corey-Bloom, J. (2013). Spongiform change in dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 27(2), 157-161.

Whitehair, D. C., Sherzai, A., Emond, J., Raman, R., Aisen, P. S., Petersen, R. C., & Fleisher, A. S. (2010). Influence of apolipoprotein E ?4 on rates of cognitive and functional decline in mild cognitive impairment. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 6(5), 412-419.

Lazar, E., Sherzai, A., Adeghate, J., & Sherzai, D. (2021). Gut dysbiosis, insulin resistance and Alzheimer?s disease: review of a novel approach to neurodegeneration. Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar, 13(1), 17-29.

Sherzai, D., & Sherzai, A. (2019). Preventing Alzheimer?s: Our most urgent health care priority. American journal of lifestyle medicine, 13(5), 451-461.

Sherzai, A. Z., Sherzai, A. N., & Sherzai, D. (2022). A Systematic Review of Omega-3 Consumption and Neuroprotective Cognitive Outcomes. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 15598276221117102.

Sherzai, D., Sherzai, A., & Sherzai, A. (2022). Lifestyle Intervention and Alzheimer Disease. The Journal of Family Practice, 71(1 Suppl Lifestyle), eS83-eS89.

Sherzai, D., Sherzai, A., Lui, K., Pan, D., Chiou, D., Bazargan, M., & Shaheen, M. (2016). The association between diabetes and dementia among elderly individuals: a nationwide inpatient sample analysis. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 29(3), 120-125.

Sherzai, A., Sherzai, D., Pilot, M., & Ovbiagele, B. (2016). Prevalence of the Diagnoses of Alzheimer's Dementia, Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and Vascular Dementia Among Hospitalized Stroke Patients: A National Inpatient Sample Analysis, 1999-2012 (P1. 125).

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In this episode, we discuss brain inflammation. We start with a case presentation, discuss the different cells and chemicals that are involved in the process, different neurological conditions that demonstrate a neuroinflammatory response, such as traumatic brain injuries, encephalopathies, MS, neurodegernative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and others, potential treatments in the horizon and what we can do to prevent it. 

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In part 3 of the neurovascular series, we take a deep dive on the topic of brain bleeds or hemmorhagic strokes. We discussed its epidemiology, subtypes, pathology, clinical presentation, some treatments and what can be done to avoid these devastating outcomes.

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In this episode, we discuss vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia, how it presents, its pathophysiology, subtypes, eidemiology, risk factors, treatment and prevention. For more reading, please refer to the following references:

Iadecola, et al, (2019). Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia: JACC scientific expert panel. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(25), 3326-3344.

Zotin, et al, (2021). Cerebral small vessel disease and vascular cognitive impairment: from diagnosis to management. Current Opinion in Neurology, 34(2), 246.

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Stroke is the 5th leading cause of mortality in the US. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the US have a stroke.

In the part 1 of this episode, Dean and Ayesha explore the epidemic of stroke and their risk factors. 

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In this episode, our esteemed guest is Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM.

We are thrilled to present a second podcast interview with Dr. Katz, and we had the pleasure of speaking with him about his tremendous work in the field of nutrition, preventive medicine and epidemiology. This episode was broadcasted Live to our NEURO Academy community members, and had a Live Q&A session at the end.

Dr. David L. Katz is physician scientist, award winning author of numerous books including multiple editions of leading textbooks and over 200 peer-reviewed publications in nutrition, preventive medicine, and epidemiology. Dr. Katz is the founder and former director of Yale University?s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center; Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; President and Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative; and Founder and CEO of Diet ID.  He is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine; the American College of Physicians; the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and Morse College, Yale University. His career-long focus has been the translation of science into action for the addition of years to life, and life to years, and on the confluence of human and planetary health. 

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In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Hussein Yassine, Associate Professor of Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC.

He is the director of the Yassine lab (www.yassinelab.com) and specializes in how changes in lipid metabolism and nutrition affect cognition and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). The lab has an interest in studying how carrying the APOE4 allele, strongest genetic risk factors for developing AD, affects lipid metabolism, the response to the diet; combining basic science, clinical trials and brain imaging studies. 

We discussed brain physiology and development, lipid metabolism in the brain, genetics, especially ApoE4 genotype and risk of AD, and his research on omega-3 fatty acids and prevention of cognitive decline. We hope you find the information helpful.

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In this episode, we discuss the recent allegation of fabrication in a highly influential research article on Alzheimer's that was published in Nature in 2006, which paved the way for more than a decade of research and more than 2000 papers citing that research. Does this mean years of wasted NIH funding and wasted thinking in the field? 

Link to the original Science article: https://bit.ly/3cHfnfH

The original 2006 research article: https://go.nature.com/3BoJXoF

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Ketogenic diet has become a center of attention for strategies to improve symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia, with some individuals claiming reversal of the disease. But what does the science really show? Is it time for us to implement a ketogenic diet as a potential "treatment"? 

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times bestselling author who specializes in preventing and reversing illness and disease through nutrition. His latest book, Eat For Life contains the latest research on disease-prevention and enhancement of health through a plant-rich, nutrient-dense diet. Also recognized for his incredibly motivating PBS programs, Dr. Fuhrman continues to spread his empowering message of health and wellness on several platforms.

Learn more about Dr. Fuhrman?s work and books on his website: https://www.drfuhrman.com 

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This conversation between Dean and Ayesha is about the essence of changing habits. How do we empower communities to succeed in preventing diseases and living a healthy and empowered life? 

Often, blunt ideas and useless terms, such "motivation" and "moderation" are thrown at individuals. But real, lifelong change is a lifestyle, which requires planning, and an understanding of one's strengths and limitation. 

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This episode is a wonderful conversation with our friend, Dr Nitu Bajekal MD, a Senior NHS Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Women?s Health expert based in London, with over 35 years? clinical experience. She is also one of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. We discuss hormonal health and its relationship to brain health, specifically how menopause and the changes in a women?s hormonal system during this stage affects brain health, and what are some of the preventive measures that need to be taken to prevent cognitive decline.

Her newly released book coauthored with nutritionist, Rohini Bajekal, is titled Living PCOS Free: How to Regain Your Hormonal Health with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The book features a 21-day plan for hormonal health along with delicious plant-based recipes and illuminating case histories.

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In this episode, we had an amazing conversation with Dr. Gemma Newman, also known as The Plant Power Doctor, and dicussed her incredibly courageous journey to break through a stagnant health care system, and how she empowers her patients and community towards prevention and true healing. 

She is the author of her newly released book, The Plant Power Doctor, now avialbel in the US. In the book, Dr Gemma Newman offers an accessible, actionable plan, to help you feel empowered to make positive changes to your diet and lifestyle so you can heal from the inside out and be at your optimum health. Gemma shares the tools and knowledge she has learned from over 18 years? experience, combining trusted medical evidence with simple eating advice to prevent and aid recovery from a host of common chronic illnesses. 

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This episode was broadcasted as a Live video to our Brain Health Revolution online community, where we engage on a daily basis to discuss the latest on brain health, have Live Q&As, Live cooking sessions, polls and more. 

We discussed the latest data on statins, a common class of cholesterol lowering medication and focused on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject. Here is the link to the article:

Statin use and risk of dementia or Alzheimer?s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies (2022)

For more reading, here are other published scientific articles on the subject:

Statins in Alzheimer?s disease (2022).

Unraveling the Paradox of Statins with Human Neurons: New Leads in Alzheimer?s Disease (2019).

Do statins prevent Alzheimer's disease? A narrative review (2015).

Association of Statins With Cerebral Atherosclerosis and Incident Parkinsonism in Older Adults (2022).

Use of statins and the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2018).

Statins and Brain Health: Alzheimer?s Disease and Cerebrovascular Disease Biomarkers in Older Adults (2018).

The relationship between ApoE gene polymorphism and the efficacy of statins controlling hyperlipidemia (2021).

Does taking statins affect the pathological burden in autopsy-confirmed Alzheimer?s dementia? (2018).

Effects of Statins on Memory, Cognition, and Brain Volume in the Elderly (2019).

Statins and Alzheimer's disease. The answers have not come of age yet. (2022).

Statin therapy and risk of Alzheimer's and age-related neurodegenerative diseases (2020).

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