The Race Car Driver Secret Hiding in Your Aging Brain | Dr. Tommy Wood, PhD Explains #75

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Is cognitive decline an inevitable part of aging, or can we train our brains to resist it?

In this episode of Alzheimer's Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, Dr. Josh welcomes Dr. Tommy Wood, MD, PhD, a neuroscientist, researcher, and author of The Stimulated Mind, to discuss actionable ways to future-proof the brain against dementia

Together, they explore the concept of cognitive reserve, the importance of applying the physical "stimulus, recovery, and adaptation" model to our brains, and how getting fewer than six hours of sleep can be a critical risk factor for Alzheimer's.

Dr. Wood also explains the ongoing capability of adult neuroplasticity, the promising role of ketones in brain metabolism, and how social sports can be more effective than treadmill dual-tasking to keep your mind sharp.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction & Dr. Tommy Wood's Background

09:41 Is Brain Decline Inevitable with Age?

14:27 Elite Athletes & Longevity in High-Level Performance

19:21 Sleep as a Critical Factor for Brain Health