Neuroinflammation can impact behavior and brain function, leading to a tendency to return to default.
Early life experiences and factors like maternal diet and childhood trauma can have long-term effects on brain health.
Reducing inflammation through lifestyle factors like diet and stress management can improve brain function and decision-making.
Deep dives
The Importance of Preventive Medicine and Brain Function
Dr. Austin Perlmutter discusses the lack of focus on preventive medicine and its impact on overall health. He emphasizes the importance of understanding brain function and how it relates to making decisions and mood. By addressing core brain wiring, we can improve decision-making and mood to move towards a healthier tomorrow.
The Influence of Early Life Experiences on Brain Health
Early life experiences, such as maternal diet during pregnancy and childhood trauma, can have long-lasting effects on brain health. Understanding the impact of these factors on brain function and structure is crucial. By recognizing how early life influences brain health, steps can be taken at any age to improve brain function and prevent cognitive decline.
The Link Between Inflammation and Brain Function
Inflammation plays a significant role in brain function and decision-making. Chronic inflammation can lead to mood disorders, memory issues, and increased risk for conditions such as depression and Alzheimer's disease. By reducing inflammation through lifestyle factors like diet and stress management, we can improve brain function and make better decisions.
The Impact of Disconnection Syndrome on Brain Health
Disconnection syndrome refers to the breakdown of functional connectivity in the brain, leading to issues such as depression, impulsivity, and emotional reactivity. Factors such as chronic stress, impulsivity, and excessive screen time contribute to disconnection syndrome. By addressing these factors and promoting healthier habits, we can improve brain health and overall well-being.
The Role of Sleep in Brain Function and Health
Sleep is crucial for brain function and overall health. Good sleep is associated with improved brain function, better decision-making, and reduced inflammation. Prioritizing quality sleep and addressing factors that disrupt sleep, such as excessive screen time and poor sleep hygiene, can have a significant positive impact on brain health.
Dr. Austin Perlmutter, neurobiology, mood and decision-making expert, joins our ambassador Dr. Adrian Lopresti as they explore the biological basis of “stuckness” in the mind and how the brain is influenced by inflammatory/immune triggers which results is certain behaviours and health outcomes.
Together they discuss the relationship between sickness behaviour, neuroinflammation and their effect on the brain leading to our inherent tendency to return to “default”. Nature VS nurture is discussed where exposures from foetal development, childhood trauma and genetic influences can impact our mental and cognitive flexibility much later in life.
Austin explains “disconnection syndrome” a modern conundrum where our brains tend to latch onto impulsive behaviours leading to cognitive decline. It’s not all doom and gloom as Austin and Adrian bring practical solutions to the table in the form of simple lifestyle adjustments that promotes behavioural change and reduce neuroinflammation.
Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-neuroinflammation-impacts-immunity-behaviour-and-brain-function-dr-adrian-lopresti
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