Modern Wisdom

#958 - Dr Daniel Amen - The 11 Risk Factors That Are Destroying Your Brain


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Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist, brain-health researcher, founder of the Amen Clinics & New York Times bestselling author.

You only get one brain, so how do you keep it healthy for life? Dr. Daniel Amen has scanned over half a million brains and knows exactly what helps and what hurts your brain. Using cutting-edge research and science-backed strategies, Dr. Amen reveals the keys to keeping your mind sharp and your body thriving.

Expect to learn how to kill your automatic negative thoughts (ANTS), what a healthy brain should look like, what is contributing to the mental health crisis of the younger generations, the true impacts of alcohol, weed and other substances on your brain, the best supplements to take for brain health, how to rewire your brain to be a better romantic partner, how to get rid of brain fog, the best exercises and activity for a better functioning brain, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Brainscans For Psychiatry & How They Work

(08:42) Why Are We The Unhappiest Generation?
(23:28) Brain Fog & Negative Impacts On The Brain
(41:47) Immunity, Infections, & The Brain
(47:09) How To Protect Your Brain In The Modern World
(1:00:42) The Perfect Environment Where Mental Illness Thrives
(1:07:28) Why Is Anxiety So Prevalent In The 21st Century?
(1:12:32) The Best Supplements For Your Brain
(1:31:32) Can We Rewire Ourselves To Be Better Partners?
(1:40:59) Daily Habits That Improve Brain Health
(1:47:26) Find Out More About Dr Amen

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