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How To Future-Proof Your Brain: Simple Daily Practices to Improve Focus, Energy, Memory, Mood & Emotional Wellbeing with Dr Daniel Amen #555

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May 13, 2025
Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, is dedicated to revolutionizing brain health. He discusses the deep connection between brain health and overall well-being, emphasizing how mental wellness is rooted in brain functionality. Topics include the transformative power of brain imaging in psychiatry, the key daily habits that can enhance brain performance, and the impact of sleep and negative thoughts on mental health. Daniel shares practical tools to improve focus, mood, and emotional well-being for a fulfilling life.
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INSIGHT

Brain Imaging Transforms Psychiatry

  • Brain SPECT imaging reveals blood flow and activity levels for each brain area to tailor treatment.
  • Psychiatry often guesses without imaging the brain, but brain health underlies most psychiatric illnesses.
ADVICE

Daily Brain-Healthy Choices

  • Avoid alcohol, marijuana, poor sleep, mindless scrolling, and negativity bias to protect your brain.
  • Ask yourself if each action or thought is good or bad for your brain and choose accordingly.
INSIGHT

Nutrition Shapes Brain Health

  • Highly processed, pesticide-laden, high-glycemic foods harm brain function and increase Alzheimer’s risk.
  • Good brain nutrition includes water, quality protein, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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