How To Optimize Brain Health For Longevity

Jun 6, 2022

In this enlightening discussion, Todd LePine, a physician at The UltraWellness Center, shares his expertise on brain health and longevity. He delves into strategies for preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia, emphasizing lifestyle changes and nutrient optimization. Exploring the intriguing gut-brain connection, Todd highlights the importance of sleep, exercise, and stress management in enhancing cognitive function. He also discusses the potential of nootropics and personalized treatment approaches, offering insights on nurturing brain health for optimal aging.

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INSIGHT

Alzheimer's and Diabetes

Scientists now call Alzheimer's "type 3 diabetes" due to its link with insulin resistance.
Diabetics have four times the risk of dementia, and even prediabetes can lead to predementia.

ADVICE

Reverse Memory Loss

Address underlying chronic issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, and nutritional deficiencies.
Aggressive lifestyle changes can slow or reverse memory loss in early dementia.

ANECDOTE

Youngest Brain Patient

Dr. Hyman's youngest brain patient is nine years old and at high risk of dementia.
Early intervention through lifestyle changes can prevent future problems.

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Losing our memories and the things that define us is one of the scariest things someone can face. Preserving, supporting, and even strengthening brain function is crucial to optimal aging. This is why, in today’s episode, we explore the underlying cause of brain dysfunction, the fascinating link between your gut and your brain, and steps you can take to keep your brain in tip-top shape. You’ll learn how to prevent cognitive decline and optimize your brain function.

In this episode, I’ll be featuring an in-depth discussion on brain health from my Longevity Roadmap docu-series. In this series, I am joined by my colleagues at The UltraWellness Center: Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD, Medical Director and Physician; Todd LePine, MD, Physician; and George Papanicolaou, DO, Physician.

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Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Why scientists are now referring to Alzheimer’s as type 3 diabetes (5:00 / 2:18)
Fixing your brain starts with fixing your body (6:41 / 4:00)
What’s happening in your brain in your 30s and 40s? (8:06 / 5:20)
The first place to start to avoid early cognitive decline (9:32 / 6:50)
Assessing and addressing genetic risk factors for neurodegenerative conditions (12:19 / 9:33)
Supporting memory with lifestyle and diet (16:07 / 11:00)
Shifting our thinking on dementia and longevity (21:41 / 17:20)
The top things that damage our brains (24:40 / 20:20)
Improving brain function with nootropics (29:50 / 25:27)
The mind-body connection (35:40 / 31:18)