Change Your Brain Every Day

Stronger, Sharper, Longer: The Brain-Boosting Power of Muscle


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Strength isn’t just for looks—it’s protection for your brain, body, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal why building muscle is one of the best ways to prevent dementia, depression, and frailty. Learn how strength training boosts memory, mood, and focus—and why it’s your body’s insurance policy against life’s unexpected setbacks. Tana shares her personal story of trauma and healing through fitness, and the science behind real brain-healthy enhancers like creatine, protein, and sleep. Whether you’re recovering from injury or just want to stay sharp, this episode will inspire you to get stronger—inside and out.

 

00:00 Intro

01:10 The Connection Between the Physical Strength & the Brain

03:56 Clearing the Cobwebs

06:31 What Robs Your Strength?

08:21 Strength Enhancing Fakers

13:38 Healthy Ways to Build Strength

14:06 Sponsor

14:46 Diet & Lifestyle

16:37 Creatine

23:01 Brain & Body Reserve

27:07 Wrap Up

 

Smart Creatine, Brain T-Max, and other brain-healthy supplements:

https://brainmd.com

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