Better Brain Fitness (a Brainjo Production)
Josh Turknett, MD
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.
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May 24, 2024 • 36min
50: Can a driver in their 40s win a Formula 1 championship?
Exploring the potential of older drivers winning Formula One championships, focusing on health and performance. Understanding the impact of reaction time and arousal on motor skills for performance enhancement. Optimizing performance with supplements like caffeine and ashwagandha. Highlighting the importance of age-related skill maintenance through consistent practice.
May 10, 2024 • 29min
49: Can Testosterone Replacement Boost Brain Health and Cognitive 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.
Apr 27, 2024 • 35min
48: How To Improve Mental Health With Lifestyle Changes.
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.
Apr 9, 2024 • 28min
47: How to reduce the risk of dementia from concussion and TBI?
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. Links to Dr. Turknett's books on migraine: The Migraine Miracle and Keto for Migraine. 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.
Mar 26, 2024 • 34min
46: How Do I Know if a Ketogenic Diet Safe for Me?
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.
Mar 9, 2024 • 33min
45: Are Trump And Biden Mentally Fit For Office? The Brain Docs Weigh In.
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.
Feb 23, 2024 • 20min
44: Can "The Little Blue Pill" Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
Click here to read the primary paper discussed in this episode ("Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Men With Erectile Dysfunction and the Risk of Alzheimer Disease") 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.
Feb 16, 2024 • 25min
43: Do cold sores cause Alzheimer's?
What's the research say on the link between cold sores and Alzheimer's? And for those who get cold sores, is there anything that should be done to minimize the risk? 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.
Jan 30, 2024 • 34min
42: What blood tests should you monitor for brain health?
Exploring various blood tests and nutrients essential for brain health, the podcast provides insights on monitoring markers like fasting blood glucose, insulin, CRP, and lipid levels. It discusses strategies to reduce cognitive decline and prevent conditions like heart disease and dementia through targeted testing and individualized health approaches.
Jan 13, 2024 • 28min
41: Is It Harder To Learn A Language As An Adult?
Exploring the difficulty of adults learning a language compared to children, debunking the belief of adult brain incapability. Discussion on the differences in language learning between adults and children, highlighting practical reasons for children's success. Misconceptions surrounding how children and adults learn and the influence of formal instruction. How the brain builds neural networks and motor programs, and the impact of competing habits. Benefits of learning languages for brain health, delaying cognitive decline, and improving executive function.
