

Secrets For A Healthy Brain
13 snips Feb 6, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Dr. Reeta Achari, a seasoned neurologist specializing in preventative care and nutrition, shares her insights on brain health. She likens the brain to a hard drive and emphasizes the importance of rest and mindfulness practices. The chat covers the vital role of iodine and the negative impact of refined sugar on cognition. Dr. Achari also challenges common misconceptions about supplements, advocating instead for a balanced diet rich in whole foods to promote well-being, especially as we age.
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Normal Brain Aging
- Normal brain aging includes slower word retrieval due to accumulated knowledge.
- This "latency" isn't unhealthy; embrace aging instead of fearing it.
Meandering Answers
- Dr. Achari recounts working with her father, who would take long, meandering paths to answer her questions.
- He eventually arrived at the perfect answer, providing historical context along the way.
Ongoing Brain Development
- Brain development continues into our late 20s and early 30s.
- The brain remains dynamic throughout life, remodeling connections and even birthing new neurons after damage.