Better Brain Fitness (a Brainjo Production)

This engaging discussion blends humor with serious insights on brain and cognitive health, drawing parallels to Formula One racing. The hosts reveal how high-level athletic training can enhance everyday physical and cognitive resilience. They highlight the benefits of even modest exercise for brain health and explore the surprising positive impacts of structured walking. Additionally, the Norwegian four by four HIIT method shows how tailored high-intensity workouts can boost cognitive functions, empowering listeners to optimize their brain fitness.

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Listeners discover practical tips for staying fit during injury recovery, focusing on alternative exercises and minimizing inactivity's effects. Effective rehabilitation methods, including protein intake and innovative techniques like blood flow restriction, are discussed. The concept of cross-education reveals how training one side of the body can help the other. Additionally, the importance of maintaining muscle strength and targeted nutrition for recovery is highlighted, alongside unique insights from space missions regarding astronaut health.

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fitness. To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to brainjo.academy.  Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.   

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fitness. To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to brainjo.academy.  Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.   

Dive into the fascinating world of fasting and its impact on brain health. Discover how muscle mass and physical activity can influence your ability to maintain ketosis while enjoying higher carb intake. Explore how intermittent fasting enhances cognitive function and its unique benefits compared to traditional exercise. Learn about the critical timing of calories and blood sugar management for optimal brain performance. With insights from hunter-gatherer lifestyles, this discussion sheds light on balancing nutrition and activity for overall well-being.

The hosts dive into fascinating research on how high-intensity interval training affects cognitive functions, especially in older adults. They highlight a study revealing significant cognitive improvements linked to this type of exercise. Discussions include its impact on the hippocampus and early Alzheimer's detection. The conversation also critiques the focus on pharmaceuticals over lifestyle interventions in cognitive health, emphasizing the importance of exercise for brain wellness. It's an engaging exploration of fitness and its surprising links to brain function!

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fitness. To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to brainjo.academy.  Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.   

The discussion kicks off by diving into the controversial links between the ApoE4 gene and Alzheimer's disease. There's an intriguing exploration of how this genetic variant complicates our understanding of cognitive decline. The hosts emphasize the role of lifestyle choices, revealing how diet and activity levels can significantly influence dementia risk for those with ApoE4. They urge a more balanced interpretation of research findings, advocating for a focus on cognitive function rather than fear over genetics. It’s a captivating blend of science, health, and actionable insights!

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing our good friend and colleague, Dr. Georgia Ede, about her exceptional book "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind." Here how and why Dr. Ede transitioned from a traditional and largely unsatisfying psychiatric practice focusing on pharmaceutical treatments to now using diet to succeed where the drugs had failed.  To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fitness. To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to brainjo.academy.  Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julienne Ellen.