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Dr. Tommy Wood: Can Cognitive Decline Be Reversed?

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Show Notes

Up to 70% of dementia may be preventable, so why aren’t more people talking about what actually drives cognitive decline? In this episode, I’m with Dr. Tommy Wood, neuroscientist and author of “The Stimulated Mind,” to explore the lifestyle levers that protect your brain across a lifetime. Learn how white matter hyperintensities develop and whether they can reverse, what MCTs and ketones actually do for a glucose-starved brain, and why social connection may be the most underrated variable in cognitive aging. What is the one change you could make today that would most protect your brain tomorrow? Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://bit.ly/4u5VSRe Get Dr. Tommy Wood’s book, “The Stimulated Mind”: https://bit.ly/4bYIUxE

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⏰Timestamps: 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:52 Elite Athlete’s Brain and Emotional Regulation 06:51 How to Regulate Emotions 11:30 Mindset Impacting Hormonal Responses 15:39 Future-Proofing the Brain 19:42 Brain Development vs. Shrinkage 26:11 Dementia Types, Causes, and Prevention 39:29 Social Isolation Influencing Cognitive Function 50:00 Social Stress’ Drivers 52:34 Non-Negotiable’s to Avoid Dementia Risks 57:42 Seafood Consumption Beneficial for Brain Function 1:03:35 Alcohol and Sleep Impacting the Brain 1:10:16 Is Brain Function Recovery Possible? 1:18:43 Use of Ketones and Glucose for Cognitive Recovery 1:23:09 Power of Mindfulness 1:27:06 Get Dr. Wood’s Book

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