The Race Car Driver Secret Hiding in Your Aging Brain | Dr. Tommy Wood, PhD Explains #75

Get Dr. Josh's Top 10 Supplements for Alzheimer's at http://drjosh.com/gift. For personalized guidance and support with reversing & preventing Alzheimer's, you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help your journey to a healthier brain. ===================================================== Is cognitive decline an inevitable part of aging, or can we train our brains to resist it? In this episode of Alzheimer's Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, Dr. Josh welcomes Dr. Tommy Wood, MD, PhD, a neuroscientist, researcher, and author of The Stimulated Mind, to discuss actionable ways to future-proof the brain against dementia Together, they explore the concept of cognitive reserve, the importance of applying the physical "stimulus, recovery, and adaptation" model to our brains, and how getting fewer than six hours of sleep can be a critical risk factor for Alzheimer's. Dr. Wood also explains the ongoing capability of adult neuroplasticity, the promising role of ketones in brain metabolism, and how social sports can be more effective than treadmill dual-tasking to keep your mind sharp. **In this episode:** 00:00 Introduction & Dr. Tommy Wood's Background 09:41 Is Brain Decline Inevitable with Age? 14:27 Elite Athletes & Longevity in High-Level Performance 19:21 Sleep as a Critical Factor for Brain Health 25:14 Building Cognitive Reserve & Adult Neuroplasticity 38:21 Brain Supply and Demand: Avoiding Overstimulation 42:18 The Power of Social Sports (Tennis, Pickleball, Dance) 44:26 Ketones, Energy Production, and Gut Health 55:06 The Holistic vs. Reductionist Approach to Medicine 58:11 Dealing with the Emotional Toll of Cognitive Decline 01:03:30 Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood This conversation provides an exciting look at the science behind lifestyle interventions, brain health, and practical, non-drug approaches to supporting cognitive function. ===================================================== **Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood, MD, PhD:** -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ Instagram -Twitter/X: Tommy Wood MD, PhD (@DrRagnar) — https://twitter.com/DrRagnar Bennett Endurance -Website: drtommywood.com -Substack/Podcast: CSO @betterbrain.health, Better Brain Fitness Podcast -Book: The Stimulated Mind **Audiobook links:** **(US Audible):**https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Stimulated-Mind-Audiobook/B0G7KY39PK Narrated by Tommy Wood himself, published by Penguin Audio. **UK Audible**: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Stimulated-Mind-Audiobook/B0FGK2N72Z **Amazon (US)**: https://www.amazon.com/Stimulated-Mind-Future-Proof-Brain-Dementia/dp/B0FGK38RYS ===================================================== **Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:** \- Substack - https://drjoshmd.substack.com/ \- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD \- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenbrainsmd/ \- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorjosh \- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greenbrainsmd \- Website - https://DrJosh.com ===================================================== Chillout by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ===================================================== If you found this episode helpful, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who is concerned about memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or healthy brain aging **Disclaimer**: Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Dementia #Neuroplasticity #CognitiveReserve #TommyWood #Ketones #TheStimulatedMind #HealthyAging #DrJoshHelman