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Reverse Brain Aging: Tools and Techniques You Need to Know | Dr. Leroy Hood

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Jul 3, 2024
Dr. Leroy Hood, CEO of Phenome Health and a pioneer in systems biology, discusses the future of brain health and scientific wellness. He highlights how personalized medicine and tracking biomarkers can revolutionize healthcare by predicting diseases before symptoms occur. The conversation dives into the importance of exercise, diet, and cognitive training, showcasing Tom Brady's use of Brain HQ. Innovations like AI, digital twins, and metabolomics are explored, emphasizing their potential to transform wellness and aging.
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INSIGHT

Foundational Insights

  • Three key realizations shaped Dr. Hood's approach to medicine: humans are complex, blood is a window into health, and systems biology is essential.
  • These insights led to advancements in DNA technology, the Human Genome Project, and ultimately, a focus on wellness and prevention.
ADVICE

Track Your Biological Age

  • Track biological age, a measure of how your body is aging compared to your chronological age.
  • A lower biological age indicates healthier aging and can be improved through lifestyle changes.
INSIGHT

New Wellness Metrics

  • Two new metrics for wellness: Biological BMI, which assesses metabolic health, and gut microbiome diversity which blood tests measure.
  • These provide a better understanding of metabolic and gut health compared to traditional methods.
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