Best Braincapacity Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing our new show: ‘Your Brain On’ 1:18

3M ago1:18

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Our brand new show, Your Brain On, is now live! Your Brain On is a podcast about the neuroscience of everything. Each episode will look at an aspect of life through a neuroscientific lens, with science-based stories, interviews, anecdotes, advice, and immersive sounds. We’ll be exploring how every facet of our reality — both good and bad — affects …

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Your Brain On... Dry January 36:38

3M ago36:38

36:38

What happens to your brain when you stop drinking? Is doing Dry January the best way to quit? In this second preview episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • How alcohol affects your brain, at a cellular level • Why a gradual detoxification might be better than the hard stop encouraged by Dry January • The fascinat…

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Your Brain On... New Year’s Resolutions 36:26

3M ago36:26

36:26

On New Year’s Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12 months. Surges of dopamine mix with our aspirations, forming resolutions. As we count down to the new year, we’re full of excitement and hope. But most of us don’t manage to stick to our new year’s r…

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Navigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. Grimes 49:11

6M ago49:11

49:11

In this episode, we’re joined by science writer and author of ‘The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda’, David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media. We talk about: • The dangers and mechanics of online disinformation • …

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The neuroscience of hypnosis, with Dr. David Spiegel 54:03

7M ago54:03

54:03

In this episode, we’re joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel — co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosis app Reveri — for a discussion about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in clinical settings. We talk about: • The research-supported neuroscience of hypnosis • How hypnosis can help focus your attention and…

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The power of community for better brain health 23:36

7M ago23:36

23:36

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked importance of addressing behavior change for improving brain health and overall wellbeing, and how we need to involve our communities at every step of change towards such optimizations. We talk about: • The neuroscience and circumstantial influences of behavior change • The importance of meeting peop…

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Neuroplasticity: the incredible ways our brains evolve and adapt 43:12

7M ago43:12

43:12

In this episode, Ayesha and Dean discuss ‘neuroplasticity’, a term that was once echoed only within the walls of neuroscience labs, but which has now become an increasingly well-known word for describing how our brains evolve and adapt. We talk about: • How modern technology has enabled our understanding of neuroplasticity • What science previously…

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The Profound Influence of Lifestyle on Brain Health: A NEURO Academy Live Session 1:14:18

8M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

This episode was a live presentation for our members in the NEURO Academy online community. We presented a summary of the pivotal role that lifestyle changes play in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and answered questions at the end. The research presented was on the following: Dietary patterns and risk of Alzheimer's Relationship of serum cho…

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Brain and Behavior with Nicole Vignola 1:14:31

8M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

In this episode, we spoke with Nicole Vignola, who is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for the masses. With 12 years of coaching experience, Nicole has a BSc in Neuroscience from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Organisational Psychology with a research focus in cognitive neuroscience. …

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Beyond Heartburn: Probing the Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor and Dementia 42:47

8M ago42:47

42:47

In this episode In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the world of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed medications for heartburn and acid reflux. While these drugs have brought relief to millions worldwide, recent studies have begun to uncover potential links between PPI use and an increased risk of dementia. We explore the…

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The MIND Diet Debacle: Uncovering the Randomized Controlled Trial's Oversights and Implications 43:28

9M ago43:28

43:28

In this episode, we dive deep into the recent, much anticipated randomized controlled trial on the MIND diet. The headlines were ablaze with the dissapointing, less-than-stellar results of the study, but was it truly the diet that didn't work as well as it should have, or was the methodology flawed? We discussed the background of the findings on th…

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Beyond Myths: The Latest Evidence on Fats and Brain Function 1:03:38

9M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

In this episode, we delve deep into the role fats play in brain health. We bust some common myths about dietary fats and talked about the latest scientific evidence to paint a clearer picture of how these essential nutrients contribute to our cognitive function. Episode Highlights: Understanding Fats: We start by breaking down what fats are, discus…

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Shifting Perspectives: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, and the Dementia Dialogue 52:57

10M ago52:57

52:57

In this episode, we explore the connection between hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk, the impact of hormones on brain development and resilience throughout life, and the critical considerations for individuals undergoing pre- and post-menopause in terms of brain health. Specifically, we delve into a recent scientific article suggesting …

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Unraveling the APOE 4 Gene and the Alzheimer's Puzzle 58:53

10M ago58:53

58:53

This episode is part of a live recording for our NEURO Academy community, and the topic of the discussion is the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease, in particular a deep dive into Apolipoprotein E4 or APOE4 gene, which is the most influential genetic risk factor associated with Late Onset Alzheimers Disease. We describe the evolutionary aspects of Apo…

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Social Media, Mental Health & Reliable Nutrition Information with Kimberley Wilson, PhD 1:11:05

11M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

We’re thrilled to share our conversation with our guest on today’s episode, Kimberley Wilson, PhD. She is a highly respected psychologist, author, and expert in the field of mental health and nutrition, and in this episode, she shares her insights on how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of social media and stay away from false information re…

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Donanemab: A New Ray of Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer's 48:18

12M ago48:18

48:18

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the latest breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In today's episode, we discussed the new monoclonal antibidy, Donanemab, that is offering hope to Alzheimer's patients and their families, and how Donanemab is different from other treatments. Donanemab is a monoclonal an…

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The Power of Storytelling to Educate and Empower with Lisa Genova 56:55

12M ago56:55

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This episode is a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova. Her debut novel Still Alice about a Harvard University professor who suffers early onset Alzheimer's disease sold millions of copies and has been translated into 37 languages. The book was adapted into a film in 2014 and won the Academy Award …

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Migraine Mindset: Exploring the Science, Symptoms, and Solutions of Headaches and Migraines with Dr. Chelsea Stone, DO 1:12:36

1y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

This episode is a deep dive into the topic of headache with our colleague, an expert in the field of headache medicine, Dr. Chelsea Stone. We explored the definition, classification, general presentation, diagnosis and some of the latest treatments available for headaches. Dr. Stone is a board-certified neurologist with specialty in Headache Medici…

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Mind on Fire: Exploring Seizures and The Story of Fyodor Dostoevsky 1:13:37

1y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

In this episode, we discuss epilepsy and describe the life of the 19th century philosopher and writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and how the seizures that tormented him throughout his life would become both a source of creative inspiration and an obstacle that he struggled to overcome. You can read the blog by visiting our website here. Follow us: Join th…

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The Scourge of Parkinson's Disease 54:43

1y ago54:43

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In this episode, we explore Parkinson's disease (PD), which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging after Alzheimer's disease, and the most common movement disorder. It affects approximately 1 million people in the United States, and it is estimated that 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Worldwide more than 10 million …

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The Most Common Neurological Disorder Among Young Adults - Multiple Sclerosis 1:05:43

1y ago1:05:43

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This episode is an in depth review of Multiple Sclerosis, The most common neurological disorder among young adults. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system and is one of the most common conditions that is addressed in the field of neurology. Despite the advances in medicine and the emergence of tools to help with d…

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The Often Invisible Syndrome: Traumatic Brain Injury 1:13:24

1y ago1:13:24

1:13:24

This episode was part of a live discussion for members in NEURO Academy. We discussed brain injuries and concussion, and expanded on their definitions, classification, presentation, signs and symptoms, management and treatment. NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment where you’ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a …

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Laxatives "Cause" Dementia? A Discussion and Review of The Latest Research 44:15

1y ago44:15

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This episode was part of a live discussion in the Science Club of the NEURO Academy. We discussed the recent article that showed an association between laxative intake and dementia, and critically analzed the methodology and the results for the audience. We then answered their questions. Reference: Feng, J., Zheng, N., Fan, X., Li, S., Jiang, Y., Y…

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Ethics in The Era of Artificial Intelligence with Erin Sharoni 55:46

1y ago55:46

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Our guest for this episode is Erin Sharoni, who is a Master of Bioethics degree candidate (‘23) at Harvard Medical School and a seasoned biotechnology executive with expertise in longevity, epigenetics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We discussed the incredibly important value of ethics in the field of AI, and explored the reasons why at this mo…

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Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia - A Review 51:51

1y ago51:51

51:51

In this episode, we discuss Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia (FTD). FTD is a type of dementia that usually occurs in younger individuals and is progressive. We discuss: Signs and symptoms The different types of FTD The case of Phineas Gage Diagnosis Treatment and management Current research on FTD and implications This episode was conducted live for ou…

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The Addictions of Our Lives with Dr. Howard J. Rankin, PhD 1:10:41

1y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Howard Rankin, who has has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, behavior change and neurotechnology. He has worked extensively in the addictions space, running both inpatient and outpatient programs. Along with a career in academics and research, he is also an experienced spea…

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The ONLY Way to Change The Dire Trajectory of Brain Health 45:53

1y ago45:53

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In this episode, we will be speaking about what we believe to be one of the most important aspects and the biggest contributor to brain health - our communities - and each individuals relationship within their community. Based on our experience and the data supporting this theory, brain diseases such has stroke, Alzheimer’s and other dementia are m…

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A Review of the Current Evidence-based Nutrition with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND 1:23:41

1y ago1:23:41

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This episode’s guest is Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to his patients at his clinic in Vancouver and to the public through his social media channels. He has been a contributing author on multiple textbooks from Professional Health Systems, inclu…

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Gluten, Grain and Brain - Separating The Wheat from The Chaff 1:05:30

1+ y ago1:05:30

1:05:30

This episode is dedicated to the science behind the consumption of gluten and brain health. There is a notion that gluten is bad for our health and especially for our brain, but does that stem from valid scientific sources, or is it just a food fashion statement? Dean and Ayesha go through a case report of celiac disease, describe what gluten is, t…

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Year 2022 Review: Exciting Findings in the Field of Neurology and Neuroscience 1:00:46

1+ y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

In this episode, we covered some of the interesting research findings from the year 2022, and neuroscientifically let our hair down a bit and had fun. We discussed the following: - Napping and dementia - Canabis use and cognitive impairment - Some people who are in coma may be concious - Falsification of data around amyloid hypothesis - The new Alz…

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Unrecognizably Change Our World with Gianluca Mauro 1:09:02

1+ y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

In this episode, we sat down with Gianluca Mauro, and had a conversation about the biggest revolution in the history of mankind, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Gianluca is an expert in the field - he is the founder of AI Academy, author of “Zero to AI” and producer of Tech.Pizza, a weekly tech newsletter. His mission is to empower people to build th…

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The Good Life with Marc Shulz, PhD 57:46

1+ y ago57:46

57:46

In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Marc Schulz, PhD, Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted. Radical for its time in 1938, the first-of-its-kind Study is now in its 84th year, going strong with an 84% retention rate…

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Autism, Behavior and Science Miscommunication with Ben Rein, PhD 54:34

1+ y ago54:34

54:34

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Ben Rein, a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media. Ben’s thesis research focused on autism spectrum disorder and identified key systems in the brain that regulate social behavior. His current research is focused on the neural basis of empath…

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Diet For a New America with John Robbins 1:22:36

1+ y ago1:22:36

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In this episode, we had the great pelasure of interviewing the legendary John Robbins. The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins was groomed to follow in his father’s footsteps, but chose to walk away from Baskin-Robbins and the immense wealth it represented to “…pursue the deeper American Dream…the dream of a…

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Demystifying the Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Lipman-Barile, PhD 1:01:06

1+ y ago1:01:06

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Our guest is Dr. Nicole Lipman Barile, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with patients. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and uses her incredible social media platform ‘Feed Your Mental’ to disperse evidence-based information on mental health. What we most lov…

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How To Create Amazing Experiences, with Paul Zak, PhD 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

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In this episode, we virtually sat down with our friend and one of the most insightful scientists, thinkers, writers in the field of human behavior, Dr. Paul J. Zak, PhD, who is a professor of economics, psychology, and management at Claremont Graduate University. He is ranked in the top 0.3 percent of most-cited scientists with over 170 published p…

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Dispelling Brain Health Misunderstandings: A Response to Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere 2:50:01

1+ y ago2:50:01

2:50:01

This episode is dedicated to clarification of a podcast between Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere, two popular influencers that have a large audience. They discussed Alzheimer’s disease and brain health in general and some of the information that was shared was not accurate, which can be really harmful. This is by no means an attack on Rogan or Lugavere. …

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Brain Inflammation: Definition, Causes and Management 1:08:14

1+ y ago1:08:14

1:08:14

In this episode, we discuss brain inflammation. We start with a case presentation, discuss the different cells and chemicals that are involved in the process, different neurological conditions that demonstrate a neuroinflammatory response, such as traumatic brain injuries, encephalopathies, MS, neurodegernative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parki…

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Catastrophic Brain Bleeds - Part 3 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

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In part 3 of the neurovascular series, we take a deep dive on the topic of brain bleeds or hemmorhagic strokes. We discussed its epidemiology, subtypes, pathology, clinical presentation, some treatments and what can be done to avoid these devastating outcomes. To learn more about brain health, please check out NEURO Academy, a membership based onli…

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The Silent Epidemic of Vascular Dementia - Part 2 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

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In this episode, we discuss vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia, how it presents, its pathophysiology, subtypes, eidemiology, risk factors, treatment and prevention. For more reading, please refer to the following references: Iadecola, et al, (2019). Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia: JACC scientific expert panel. Journal o…

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The Silent Epidemic of Stroke - Part 1 1:25:35

1+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of mortality in the US. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the US have a stroke. In the part 1 of this episode, Dean and Ayesha explore the epidemic of stroke and their risk factors. This episode was broadcasted Live to …

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The Truth About Food with Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH 1:19:01

1+ y ago1:19:01

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In this episode, our esteemed guest is Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM. We are thrilled to present a second podcast interview with Dr. Katz, and we had the pleasure of speaking with him about his tremendous work in the field of nutrition, preventive medicine and epidemiology. This episode was broadcasted Live to our NEURO Academy com…

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Alzheimer’s genetics, Omega-3s and Brain Health - Dr. Hussein Yassine, MD 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

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In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Hussein Yassine, Associate Professor of Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC. He is the director of the Yassine lab (www.yassinelab.com) and specializes in how changes in lipid metabolism and nutrition affect cognition and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). The lab has an interest in studyin…

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Fraud and Fabrication in Alzheimer's Research 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

In this episode, we discuss the recent allegation of fabrication in a highly influential research article on Alzheimer's that was published in Nature in 2006, which paved the way for more than a decade of research and more than 2000 papers citing that research. Does this mean years of wasted NIH funding and wasted thinking in the field? Link to the…

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Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer's - A Review of the Latest Science 50:28

2y ago50:28

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Ketogenic diet has become a center of attention for strategies to improve symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia, with some individuals claiming reversal of the disease. But what does the science really show? Is it time for us to implement a ketogenic diet as a potential "treatment"? Join our NEURO Academy online community, a membership based environment…

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Eat For Life with Dr. Joel Fuhrman 1:02:25

2y ago1:02:25

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times bestselling author who specializes in preventing and reversing illness and disease through nutrition. His latest book, Eat For Life contains the latest research on disease-prevention and enhancement of health through …

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A Revolutionary and Empowering Approach to Preventive Medicine 52:50

2y ago52:50

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This conversation between Dean and Ayesha is about the essence of changing habits. How do we empower communities to succeed in preventing diseases and living a healthy and empowered life? Often, blunt ideas and useless terms, such "motivation" and "moderation" are thrown at individuals. But real, lifelong change is a lifestyle, which requires plann…

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Hormones and Brain Health with Dr. Nitu Bajekal 1:02:29

2y ago1:02:29

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This episode is a wonderful conversation with our friend, Dr Nitu Bajekal MD, a Senior NHS Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Women’s Health expert based in London, with over 35 years’ clinical experience. She is also one of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. We discuss hormonal health and its relationship…

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The Amazing Plant Power Doctor - Dr. Gemma Newman 1:00:29

2y ago1:00:29

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In this episode, we had an amazing conversation with Dr. Gemma Newman, also known as The Plant Power Doctor, and dicussed her incredibly courageous journey to break through a stagnant health care system, and how she empowers her patients and community towards prevention and true healing. She is the author of her newly released book, The Plant Power…

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Statins and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease 44:45

2y ago44:45

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This episode was broadcasted as a Live video to our Brain Health Revolution online community, where we engage on a daily basis to discuss the latest on brain health, have Live Q&As, Live cooking sessions, polls and more. We discussed the latest data on statins, a common class of cholesterol lowering medication and focused on a recent systematic rev…

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