Neuroscientist Shares the Number One Activity You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Build A Super Brain with Wendy Suzuki

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Aug 21, 2024

Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist and professor at NYU, explores how daily habits can prevent cognitive decline and enhance brain health. She discusses the transformative power of exercise, emphasizing its role in both short-term and long-term brain function. Wendy also highlights the importance of a Mediterranean diet, quality sleep, and healthy morning routines. She shares her personal journey and insights into why movement and social connections are vital for mental well-being, challenging common beliefs regarding alcohol's effects on the brain.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Cultivating Healthy Morning Routines

04:51 • 4min

Unlocking Digestive Health and Enhancing Brain Function Through Movement

09:20 • 3min

Movement Matters: Enhancing Brain Health

12:24 • 11min

Factors Influencing Alzheimer's and Dementia in Aging

23:06 • 5min

Brain Health Through Lifestyle Choices

28:18 • 29min

The Transformative Power of Dance and Positive Movement

57:06 • 2min

Nurturing Brain Health: From Alcohol to Social Connections

58:53 • 21min

Empowering Insights on Brain Health and Resilience

01:20:01 • 2min

Masterclass Insights on Brain Health and Nutrition

01:22:21 • 2min

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What if daily habits could transform your anatomy and physiology by creating new brain cells, enhancing synapses, preventing aging, and improving your mood? Today’s guest, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, shares the lifestyle habits that can achieve all of this.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Wendy Suzuki to discuss how to prevent cognitive decline based on the latest research in neuroscience. Dr. Suzuki shares her daily routine that boosts brain health and highlights the lifestyle factors that should be prioritized. Additionally, she shares her personal story on why she made it her mission to improve brain health and discusses the crucial role exercise plays in both short-term and long-term brain health. It’s never too late to protect your brain, and Dr. Suzuki shows us how.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is the Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology. She is a passionate thought leader, spreading the understanding of how we can use the principles of brain plasticity to maximize our brain’s performance and transform our lives for the better. Her TED talk has more than 60 million views, and she is the author of two books, Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain and Happy Life.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Suzuki dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Daily Habits To Prioritize (00:00:43 / 00:00:43)
What To Avoid In Your Morning Routine (5:40 / 5:40)
Daily Exercise Is Non-Negotiable (12:00 / 9:30)
Never Too Late To Start Moving (18:07 / 15:26)
Dr. Suzuki’s Fear Around Neurodegeneration (20:31 / 17:50)
What Lifestyle Factors Lead To Decline (25:10 / 20:50)
Is More Better and The Role of Resistance Training (30:48 / 26:28)
Dr. Suzuki’s Wakeup Call (37:16 / 32:56)
Social Connections and Finding Your Community (51:25 / 47:05)
Alcohol, Sugar, and Whole Foods (59:50 / 55:30)
Devices and Anxiety (1:08:50 / 1:04:20)
Women and Alzheimer’s Rates (1:15:20 / 1:11:00)

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