Dhru Purohit Show5 Okt 2023

How to Prevent Brain Shrinkage and the Role of the Hippocampus in Chronic Disease with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough, LMNT, and Rupa Health. Dwindling memory is thought to be a normal part of aging. But just because something is common doesn’t make it normal. There is a lot we can do to safeguard the memory center of our brain, and it’s never too late to get started. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi to discuss the top diet and lifestyle factors that shrink our brains and insightful tips on what we can start doing to grow and preserve our brain health today. Dr. Fotuhi is a neurologist with expertise in the fields of memory, concussion, and successful aging. Through his 30 years of teaching, clinical work, and neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Fotuhi has developed a multidisciplinary program for helping people of all ages improve their memory and attention. The results of his program have been published in several scientific journals and his three books. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Majid Fotuhi dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): -The top things that shrink our brains as we age (2:53 / 2:53) -How a big belly relates to a shrinking hippocampus (5:01 / 5:01) -Why trans fats are so bad for the brain (6:50 / 6:50) -Protective fats for the brain (11:12 / 8:15) -How a sedentary lifestyle shrinks the brain (16:01 / 13:10) -Dr. Fotuhi’s prescription for exercise (17:56 / 14:48) -How walking helps grow the hippocampus (20:48 / 17:30) -The role of the hippocampus in chronic disease (24:34 / 21:28) -A testimonial of a patient under Dr. Fotuhi’s care (31:48 / 27:25) -How snoring, sleep apnea, and stress impair our sleep (41:10 / 36:37) -Why sugar is so damaging to the brain (54:32 / 50:17) -The link between elevated uric acid levels and brain aging (1:00:59 / 56:27) -Key strategies to help us grow our brain (1:11:26 / 1:07:00) -Why having a sense of purpose is so important for brain health (1:12:26 / 1:08:00) Also mentioned in this episode -Boost Your Brain -The Memory Cure Get 10% off and a special bonus gift with your BiOptimizers purchase. Go to magbreakthrough.com/dhru and use the code DHRU10 at checkout. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/DHRU today. Access more than 3,000 specialty lab tests with Rupa Health. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(498)

The Top Warning Signs You’re One of the Millions of People Suffering from Undiagnosed Sleep and Upper Airway Disorders with Dr. Oliver Zolman

This episode is brought to you by Rythm Health, Puori, Branch Basics, and LMNT. If you're struggling with poor sleep, low energy, or brain fog, the root cause may not be what you think. As today's ...

15 Juli 1h 36min

Is Your House Making You Sick? I Tested My Home for the Top Toxins, Here’s What I Learned, and How to Reduce Exposure in Your Home with Dom Francks Lightwork Home Health

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Momentous, Cozy Earth, and One Skin. What if some of your unexplained symptoms aren't coming from your body—but from your home? The air you breathe, ...

8 Juli 2h 15min

Friendship Is A Bigger Predictor of Longevity Than Cholesterol and Genetics: Here’s How to Build Your Community to Support Your Health with Keith Ferazzi

This episode is brought to you by Tiny Health, Bon Charge, and Birch Living. Most people think the biggest drivers of longevity are diet, exercise, or the latest health breakthroughs. But what if o...

1 Juli 47min

Expert Dermatologist Reveals the Truth About Sunscreen, Skin Cancer, and How to Maintain Youthful Skin At Any Age with Dr. Teo Soleymani (Rebroadcast)

This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Our Place, Cozy Earth, and Fatty15. We're constantly told to avoid the sun, wear sunscreen every day, and invest in expensive skincare products if we w...

24 Juni 1h 59min

Top Psychiatric Expert Warns: "I Couldn't Get Off My Own Antidepressant. Here’s What Every Patient Needs to Know!” with Dr. Mark Horowitz

This episode is brought to you by Rythm Health, Momentous, Bon Charge, and Branch Basics. Millions of people take antidepressants to manage anxiety and depression, yet many questions remain about t...

17 Juni 1h 29min

A Psychiatrist Reveals the Truth About Psychedelic Therapy: Benefits, Risks & Who Would Benefit and Who Should Avoid It with Dr. Will Van Derveer

This episode is brought to you by Sunlighten, Puori, One Skin, and LMNT. Mental health care is at a turning point, with more people questioning whether symptom management alone leads to lasting hea...

10 Juni 1h 35min

Why Doing Less May Be the Key to Healing: How to Get Out of Survival Mode and Step Into Coherence with Dr. Cynthia Li

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, BiOptimizers, Puori, and Birch Living. We often think of healing as a battle: fight harder, optimize more, push through. But this week’s conversation ...

3 Juni 1h 34min

This Doctor's Heart Attack Was A Wake Up Call: Here's What He Wants You to Know About Heart Disease with Dr. Jeremy London

This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Momentous, Puori, and Bon Charge. Heart disease is still the #1 killer worldwide, but most heart attacks don’t happen overnight. They’re built quietly thr...

27 Maj 2h 4min