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Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The 5 Pillars Of Brain Health

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Sep 23, 2024

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Sanjay Gupta, MD

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, an Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN and practicing neurosurgeon, dives into the intriguing realm of brain health. He shares his personal journey into the world of neurosurgery and consciousness. Gupta outlines five essential pillars for brain health, emphasizing the power of movement and mindfulness. He discusses the role of social connections, the importance of vulnerability among men, and tips on meditation from the Dalai Lama. Tune in for insights that could transform your mental well-being!

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ANECDOTE

Grandfather's Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta's grandfather had a stroke, impacting his brain's ability to receive information.
This sparked Gupta's curiosity about the brain and its mysteries.

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INSIGHT

Neurogenesis

Neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells, is possible at any age.
This overturns the prior belief that brain cells weren't replenished after development.

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ADVICE

Move Your Body

Moderate exercise, like brisk walking, promotes BDNF, which supports brain health.
Intense exercise produces cortisol, inhibiting BDNF's benefits.

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Mind and Brain: A Dance of Consciousness

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Evolving Confidence Through Open-Mindedness

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Pillars of Brain Health: Movement and Motivation

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The Vital Role of Rest and Memory in Brain Health

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The Power of Rest and Mindfulness

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Mindful Eating for Better Health

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The Vital Link Between Connection and Brain Health

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The Power of Connection

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN podcast Chasing Life. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, plays an integral role in CNN’s reporting on health and medical news for all of CNN’s shows domestically and internationally. In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Emory University Hospital and associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He is the author of four New York Times best-selling books, “Chasing Life” (2007), “Cheating Death” (2009), “Monday Mornings” (2012), and “Keep Sharp: Building a Better Brain” (2020).

In this episode we talk about:

Sanjay’s origin story and how he got interested in the brain in the first place
The mysteries of consciousness
We dive into his five pillars of brain health
How you can grow new brain cells by moving the body (but in certain ways)
Key skills for challenging your brain
We hear about some meditation tips Sanjay picked up from the Dalai Lama
Whether we should worry alone or with other people
And lastly, why it’s so important for men to have vulnerable conversations with each other

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