Better Brain Fitness (a Brainjo Production)
Hosted by Drs. Josh Turknett and Tommy Wood, Better Brain Fitness explores the frontiers of how to keep our brain fit and healthy, so that we can perform at our best and do the things that we love for as long as possible.
Latest episodes
Dec 1, 2023 • 28min
38: Does sauna help prevent Alzheimer's?
To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
Nov 24, 2023 • 55min
37: Survival of the Kindest: The real story of human evolution
On today's episode with have the incredible Dr. Julian Abel to talk with us about the critical role of relationships, kindness, and compassion in human health. Links and Resources: "Creating Compassionate Communities and Promoting Health" edition of the Lifestyle Medicine journal Compassionate Communities UK The Compassion Project, by Julian Abel "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" - Surgeon General's Advisory Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods, by Shawn Wilson Survival of the Kindest podcast To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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. Show Notes: 00:35 Introducing the Special Guest: Dr. Julian Abel 01:22 Understanding Compassionate Communities and Their Impact on Health 01:50 Dr. Julian Abel's Journey into Compassionate Communities 03:04 The Impact of Social Relationships on Health 05:11 The Role of Compassionate Communities in Healthcare 06:33 The Importance of Social Relationships in Healthcare 07:28 Survival of the Kindest: A New Perspective on Evolution 16:59 The Role of Elders in Compassionate Communities 18:57 The Importance of Compassion in Schools and Workplaces 23:14 Building Compassionate Communities: Practical Steps 36:00 The Role of Compassion in Politics 42:31 The Importance of Embracing Complexity in Healthcare 49:58 Closing Thoughts on Compassionate Communities
Nov 14, 2023 • 25min
36: What's the long term impact of medications on the brain?
Click here to view The Quadrant Model diagram, and learn more about it. To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
Nov 3, 2023 • 29min
35: How does sugar contribute to Alzheimer's disease?
Click here to check out the paper "Could Alzheimer's disease be a maladaptation of an evolutionary survival pathway mediated by intracerebral fructose and uric acid metabolism?" To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 17min
34: Can you walk too much?
This podcast explores the potential downside of excessive exercise on brain health, including stress and inflammation. It discusses the impact of physical activity on cognitive function and the minimum effective dose. The concept of mismatch in health issues and the benefits of spreading out physical activity are also discussed. Lastly, the podcast explores the upper limit of walking and when the advantages start to plateau.
Oct 13, 2023 • 19min
33: What Kind of Dancing is Good for the Brain?
To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
Sep 29, 2023 • 23min
32: A Surprising Link Between Muscle Mass, Strength, and Cognitive Function.
To view the paper discussed in this episode, click here. To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
Sep 22, 2023 • 21min
31: Can Smells Improve Memory?
To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
Sep 13, 2023 • 28min
30: What Should Your Homocysteine Level Be (and why it matters)?
To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
Aug 29, 2023 • 26min
29: How To Build Cognitive Resilience
To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question. To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection 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.
