August 21, 2024

Neuroscientist Shares the Number One Activity You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Build A Super Brain with Wendy Suzuki

1 hour 22 minutes

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What if daily habits could transform your anatomy and physiology by creating new brain cells, enhancing synapses, preventing aging, and improving your mood? Today’s guest, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, shares the lifestyle habits that can achieve all of this.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Wendy Suzuki to discuss how to prevent cognitive decline based on the latest research in neuroscience. Dr. Suzuki shares her daily routine that boosts brain health and highlights the lifestyle factors that should be prioritized. Additionally, she shares her personal story on why she made it her mission to improve brain health and discusses the crucial role exercise plays in both short-term and long-term brain health. It’s never too late to protect your brain, and Dr. Suzuki shows us how.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is the Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology. She is a passionate thought leader, spreading the understanding of how we can use the principles of brain plasticity to maximize our brain’s performance and transform our lives for the better. Her TED talk has more than 60 million views, and she is the author of two books, Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain and Happy Life.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Suzuki dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Daily Habits To Prioritize (00:00:43 / 00:00:43)

What To Avoid In Your Morning Routine (5:40 / 5:40)

Daily Exercise Is Non-Negotiable (12:00 / 9:30)

Never Too Late To Start Moving (18:07 / 15:26)

Dr. Suzuki’s Fear Around Neurodegeneration (20:31 / 17:50)

What Lifestyle Factors Lead To Decline (25:10 / 20:50)

Is More Better and The Role of Resistance Training (30:48 / 26:28)

Dr. Suzuki’s Wakeup Call (37:16 / 32:56)

Social Connections and Finding Your Community (51:25 / 47:05)

Alcohol, Sugar, and Whole Foods (59:50 / 55:30)

Devices and Anxiety (1:08:50 / 1:04:20)

Women and Alzheimer’s Rates (1:15:20 / 1:11:00)

Also mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Wendy Suzuki Ted Talk

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