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How To Create Amazing Experiences, with Paul Zak, PhD
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10/28/22 • 48 min
In this episode, we virtually sat down with our friend and one of the most insightful scientists, thinkers, writers in the field of human behavior, Dr. Paul J. Zak, PhD, who is a professor of economics, psychology, and management at Claremont Graduate University. He is ranked in the top 0.3 percent of most-cited scientists with over 170 published papers. He helped start several interdisciplinary fields, including neuroeconomics, neuromanagement, and neuromarketing, and is a regular TED speaker, four-time tech entrepreneur, and corporate consultant.
His work has been ground breaking in the academic, public, and now in business and healthcare settings. In his new book, Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness, Paul discusses how the world is rapidly transforming into an experience economy as people increasingly crave extraordinary experiences and that his research shows that there’s a scientific formula to consistently create extraordinary experiences. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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Beyond Heartburn: Probing the Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor and Dementia
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09/01/23 • 42 min
In this episode In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the world of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed medications for heartburn and acid reflux. While these drugs have brought relief to millions worldwide, recent studies have begun to uncover potential links between PPI use and an increased risk of dementia. We explore the mechanisms that might underlie this association, the clinical implications for patients, and the broader question of how seemingly unrelated conditions might be connected at a molecular level. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient on PPIs, or simply someone curious about the intricate web of human health, this episode promises to offer fresh insights into a hotly debated area of medicine.
References:
Main papers disucssed in this episode:
Northuis, Carin, et al. "Cumulative Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Dementia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study." Neurology (2023).
Gomm, Willy, et al. "Association of proton pump inhibitors with risk of dementia: a pharmacoepidemiological claims data analysis." JAMA neurology 73.4 (2016): 410-416.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2487379
Li, Min, et al. "Proton pump inhibitor use and risk of dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis." Medicine 98.7 (2019).
Ortiz-Guerrero, Gloria, et al. "Proton pump inhibitors and dementia: physiopathological mechanisms and clinical consequences." Neural plasticity 2018 (2018).
Wijarnpreecha, Karn, et al. "Proton pump inhibitors and risk of dementia." Annals of translational medicine 4.12 (2016).
Haenisch, Britta, et al. "Risk of dementia in elderly patients with the use of proton pump inhibitors." European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience 265 (2015): 419-428.
Batchelor, Riley, et al. "Dementia, cognitive impairment and proton pump inhibitor therapy: a systematic review." Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology 32.8 (2017): 1426-1435.
Gray, Shelly L., et al. "Proton pump inhibitor use and dementia risk: Prospective population‐based study." Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 66.2 (2018): 247-253.
Ahn, Nayeon, et al. "Do proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of dementia? A systematic review, meta‐analysis and bias analysis." British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 89.2 (2023): 602-616.
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Beyond Myths: The Latest Evidence on Fats and Brain Function
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07/28/23 • 63 min
In this episode, we delve deep into the role fats play in brain health. We bust some common myths about dietary fats and talked about the latest scientific evidence to paint a clearer picture of how these essential nutrients contribute to our cognitive function.
Episode Highlights:
- Understanding Fats: We start by breaking down what fats are, discussing their diverse types and functions. We’ll explain saturated, unsaturated, trans, and essential fatty acids and why they matter.
- Brain Composition and Fats: Our brains are nearly 60% fat. We explore how these fats maintain the structure of the brain and facilitate its various functions.
- Fats and Hormone Production: Hormones regulate many bodily functions, including those of the brain. We’ll detail how fats are integral to the production of vital hormones.
- Importance of Fats for Cell Membrane Health and Myelin Sheath: We dive into how fats contribute to the integrity of cell membranes and why this is crucial for efficient brain function.
- Fats as an Energy Source: While glucose is the preferred fuel, fats can also power our brains. Discover the conditions under which the brain turns to fats for energy.
- Critical Role of Fats in Brain Development: Learn about the critical role certain fats play in brain development during infancy and childhood.
- Fats in Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline - the latest research: We’ll explore recent research that shows how consuming healthy fats can potentially slow cognitive decline and decrease the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
- Fats' Impact on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: Finally, we’ll explore how omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, factors implicated in many neurological disorders.
In this episode, we venture beyond myths and take a look at the science behind fats and brain function. Join us as we uncover the intricate role of fats in maintaining a healthy brain and its impact on our mental health.
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On the Front Line of The Battle with COVID19 - with Dr. Shinkai Hakimi
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03/25/20 • 56 min
The date is March 23, 2020. At the time of recording this episode, and in the last week, our world and the way we have known it has turned upside down. Today, we‘re talking about corona virus, or COVID-19 with with our dear fried and colleague, Dr. Shinkai Hakimi who is a pulmonary critical care doctor in Monterey Bay, CA. She has special interest in public health, has worked extensively towards healthcare for refugees, and is one of the most knowledgeable physicians we know. She is on the front lines and knows first hand the trajectory of the disease here and in other countries and how it is evolving.
Currently, in the US, we have about 42,700 identified cases with 541 deaths. Compare this number to last week when there were 4,400 cases and 75 deaths, and a week before that, it was 566 cases with 22 deaths.
This looks as ominous as what happened in china, when the numbers of infected cases went from 549 in January to more than 80,000 cases by the beginning of March. In Italy the onslaught started with 155 cases at the end of February, with a few deaths to more than 59,000 cases today with up to 5,476 deaths and its rising at an exponential rate. This is not necessarily the case in all countries. In Singapore and in South Korea, the pattern was very different, and it’s attributed to early measures such as screening for people with fever or flu-like symptoms, banning large gatherings, directing people to work from home, and encouraging social distancing, and after 6 weeks, they were able to curb the spread of this virus.
There is evidence that our response - how quickly and extensively we institute public health measures could mean the difference between minimal additions to uncontrollable spread of this disease.
We are already late both at the community and national levels. The U.S. intelligence agencies were issuing ominous classified warnings in January and February this year about the global danger posed by the coronavirus, yet we didn’t start taking this virus seriously until mid February. But even then, it was only talk and some mediocre local measures, but no major movement to mobilize tools and equipment for patients and health care workers, and no decisive preventive measures at the community level. But what is missed in all of this is what will possibly happen to our first line of defense - the health care community.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
We would love 4 action items from all of you:
- Follow the public health recommendations from CDC and WHO, which strongly suggest social distancing, and universal hygiene measures like hand washing.
- Don’t go to the emergency room or urgent clinics for menial procedures or visits as they are already overwhelmed. And
- Please contact your local and national policy makers to get them to support what ever measure needed to get personal protection equipment for healthcare providers.
- Please share this information with your loved ones.
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Statins and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
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05/26/22 • 44 min
This episode was broadcasted as a Live video to our Brain Health Revolution online community, where we engage on a daily basis to discuss the latest on brain health, have Live Q&As, Live cooking sessions, polls and more.
We discussed the latest data on statins, a common class of cholesterol lowering medication and focused on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject. Here is the link to the article:
For more reading, here are other published scientific articles on the subject:
Statins in Alzheimer’s disease (2022).
Unraveling the Paradox of Statins with Human Neurons: New Leads in Alzheimer’s Disease (2019).
Do statins prevent Alzheimer's disease? A narrative review (2015).
Effects of Statins on Memory, Cognition, and Brain Volume in the Elderly (2019).
Statins and Alzheimer's disease. The answers have not come of age yet. (2022).
Statin therapy and risk of Alzheimer's and age-related neurodegenerative diseases (2020).
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Dispelling Brain Health Misunderstandings: A Response to Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere
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10/17/22 • 170 min
This episode is dedicated to clarification of a podcast between Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere, two popular influencers that have a large audience. They discussed Alzheimer’s disease and brain health in general and some of the information that was shared was not accurate, which can be really harmful.
This is by no means an attack on Rogan or Lugavere. After listening to the conversation, we think Lugavere may not be quite familiar with the data regarding brain health, and it would be important to set the record straight and share the evidence with people and let them decide what’s best for them. Having seen thousands of patients with dementia, whether it’s Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal lobe dementia, Lewy Body Dementia and others, we feel it’s our responsibility to share evidence based data as opposed to feel-good, self confirming anecdotes.
Relevant references:
Ketogenic Diet: Phillips, M. C et al. (2021). Randomized crossover trial of a modified ketogenic diet in Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's research & therapy, 13(1), 1-12.
Lilamand, M et al. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Ketone Supplementation or Ketogenic Diets for Alzheimer's Disease: A Mini Review. Frontiers in Nutrition, 1324.
Włodarek, D. (2021). Food for thought: the emerging role of a ketogenic diet in Alzheimer’s disease management. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 21(7), 727-730.
Cronjé, H et al. (2021). Ketogenic therapies in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Current Opinion in Lipidology, 32(5), 330-332.
LDL Cholesterol metabolism and risk of Alzheimer’s: Andrews, S et al., collaborators of the Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Consortium. (2021). Causal associations between modifiable risk factors and the Alzheimer's phenome. Annals of neurology, 89(1), 54-65.
Olmastroni, E et al. (2022). Statin use and risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 29(5), 804-814.
Iwagami, M et al. (2021). Blood cholesterol and risk of dementia in more than 1· 8 million people over two decades: a retrospective cohort study. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2(8), e498-e506.
Tan, Z. S et al. (2003). Plasma total cholesterol level as a risk factor for Alzheimer disease: the Framingham Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 163(9), 1053-1057.
Kivipelto, M et al. (2002). Apolipoprotein E ε4 allele, elevated midlife total cholesterol level, and high midlife systolic blood pressure are independent risk factors for late-life Alzheimer disease. Annals of internal medicine, 137(3), 149-155.
Zhou, Z et al. (2020). Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 12, 5.
Sáiz-Vazquez, O et al. (2020). Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s disease risk: a meta-meta-analysis. Brain sciences, 10(6), 386.
Wingo, A. P et al. (2022). LDL cholesterol is associated with higher AD neuropathology burden independent of APOE. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 93(9), 930-938.
The Nigerian Paradox Study: Hall, K et al. (2006). Cholesterol, APOE genotype, and Alzheimer disease: an epidemiologic study of Nigerian Yoruba. Neurology, 66(2), 223-227.
Vascular health and Alzheimer’s disease: Levit, A et al. (2020). Neurovascular unit dysregulation, white matter disease, and executive dysfunction: the shared triad of vascular cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease. Geroscience, 42(2), 445-465.
The Effect of Lifestyle on Alzheimer’s Risk: Dhana, K et al. (2020). Healthy lifestyle and the risk of Alzheimer dementia: Findings from 2 longitudinal studies. Neurology, 95(4), e374-e383.
Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia: WHO Guidelines. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2019. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/312180/9789241550543-eng.pdf. Accessed December 4, 2019.
MIND Diet: Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 11(9), 1007-1014.
Morris, M. C et al. (2015). MIND diet slows cognitive decline with aging. Alzheimer's & dementia, 11(9), 1015-1022.
van den Brink, A. C et al. (2019). The Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diets are associated with less cognitive decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease—a review. Advances in Nutrition, 10(6), 1040-1065.
Kheirouri, S., & Alizadeh, M. (2021). MIND diet and cognitive performance in older adults: a systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 1-19.
Hosking, D. E et al. (2019). MIND not Mediterranean diet related to 12-year incidence of cognitive impairment in an Australian longitudinal cohort study. Alzheimer's & Dementi...
The neuroscience of hypnosis, with Dr. David Spiegel
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10/19/23 • 54 min
In this episode, we’re joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel — co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosis app Reveri — for a discussion about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in clinical settings.
We talk about:
• The research-supported neuroscience of hypnosis • How hypnosis can help focus your attention and hone self-control, rather than causing you to lose control, as is often misconstrued by the spectacle of theatrical stage shows • The ways hypnosis is used to manage pain, reduce stress, and address issues like phobias and sleep problems • How hypnosis may be used during medical procedures to alleviate pain and reduce dependence on opioids • How the Reveri app is helping to make hypnotherapy more accessible
Find out more about the Reveri app at: reveri.com
CONTENT WARNING: dear listeners, please note that the discussion in this episode touches on some sensitive topics, including trauma, sexual assault, and recovery.
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The Truth About Food with Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH
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08/11/22 • 79 min
In this episode, our esteemed guest is Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM.
We are thrilled to present a second podcast interview with Dr. Katz, and we had the pleasure of speaking with him about his tremendous work in the field of nutrition, preventive medicine and epidemiology. This episode was broadcasted Live to our NEURO Academy community members, and had a Live Q&A session at the end.
Dr. David L. Katz is physician scientist, award winning author of numerous books including multiple editions of leading textbooks and over 200 peer-reviewed publications in nutrition, preventive medicine, and epidemiology. Dr. Katz is the founder and former director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center; Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; President and Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative; and Founder and CEO of Diet ID. He is a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine; the American College of Physicians; the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; and Morse College, Yale University. His career-long focus has been the translation of science into action for the addition of years to life, and life to years, and on the confluence of human and planetary health.
NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment hosting multiple evidence-based on-demand courses and a place to engage with a thriving and supportive community of people on a journey towards better brain health. With your monthly or annual subscription, you will have access to monthly live Q&A session, Live cooking sessions, Live podcasts such as this one and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, ongoing on demand courses on lifestyle, nutrition and cooking, Neuro coaching, anxiety, and many courses on various topics related to brain health. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you’re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. Learn more by visiting NEUROacademy.com.
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Diet For a New America with John Robbins
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12/15/22 • 82 min
In this episode, we had the great pelasure of interviewing the legendary John Robbins.
The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins was groomed to follow in his father’s footsteps, but chose to walk away from Baskin-Robbins and the immense wealth it represented to “...pursue the deeper American Dream...the dream of a society at peace with its conscience because it respects and lives in harmony with all life forms. A dream of a society that is truly healthy, practicing a wise and compassionate stewardship of a balanced ecosystem.”
Considered by many to be one of the most eloquent and powerful spokespersons in the world for a sane, ethical and sustainable future, John has been a featured and keynote speaker at major conferences sponsored by Physicians for Social Responsibility, Beyond War, Oxfam, the Sierra Club, the Humane Society of the United States, the United Nations Environmental Program, UNICEF, and many other organizations dedicated to creating a healthy, just, and sustainable way of life. He is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Peace Abbey’s Courage of Conscience Award, and lifetime achievement awards from groups including Green America. The widespread media attention he has received has included numerous appearances on national shows including Oprah, Donahue and Geraldo. When John spoke at the United Nations, he received a standing ovation.
John is the Co-Founder and President of the Food Revolution Network. The Food Revolution Network is committed to healthy, sustainable, humane, and conscious food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 600,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, the Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet.
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This episode was broadcasted live to the NEURO Academy members. NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment with access to resources for optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. You will have access to monthly live Q&A sessions, Live cooking sessions, Live podcasts such as this one and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, ongoing on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking, NEURO coaching, anxiety, and many courses on various topics related to brain health. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you’re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. Join us by visiting NEUROacademy.com.
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Introducing our new show: ‘Your Brain On’
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02/14/24 • 1 min
Our brand new show, Your Brain On, is now live! Your Brain On is a podcast about the neuroscience of everything.
Each episode will look at an aspect of life through a neuroscientific lens, with science-based stories, interviews, anecdotes, advice, and immersive sounds.
We’ll be exploring how every facet of our reality — both good and bad — affects our minds, from the broader picture right down to the cellular intricacies.
We’ve started with five brand new episodes:
• Your Brain On New Year’s Resolutions • Your Brain On Dry January • Your Brain On Love • Your Brain On Football • Your Brain On Sugar
Plus, to celebrate the launch of our new show, we’re giving away some very exciting prizes, including memberships to our NEURO Academy community!
Search ‘Your Brain On’ via your favourite podcast app to find and subscribe to the new show, or visit https://thebraindocs.com/podcast for more info, on both the show and the launch giveaway.
Thank you! We hope you enjoy the new show.
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How many episodes does The Brain Health Revolution Podcast have?
The Brain Health Revolution Podcast currently has 81 episodes available.
What topics does The Brain Health Revolution Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Mind, Life Sciences, Dementia, Health & Fitness, Anxiety, Depression, Mental, Intelligence, Podcasts, Brain, Science, Health and Longevity.
What is the most popular episode on The Brain Health Revolution Podcast?
The episode title 'The Epidemic of Sleep Disorders and Their Effect on Brain Health with Dr. Noah Siegel' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Brain Health Revolution Podcast?
The average episode length on The Brain Health Revolution Podcast is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Brain Health Revolution Podcast released?
Episodes of The Brain Health Revolution Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of The Brain Health Revolution Podcast?
The first episode of The Brain Health Revolution Podcast was released on Jul 23, 2019.
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