Posts tagged cognitive decline
#464: Brain POWER: The Creatine Revolution, Exercise Snacks, and the Age of Energy | Dan Pardi

Today, I’m joined by Dan Pardi, a pioneering researcher who has dedicated years to understanding sleep, performance, and—the real focus of today’s conversation—the science of human energy. Dan unpacks how modern life is quietly draining our brain’s battery, and why brain energy, not just the march of time, could be the hidden driver of longevity.

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#459: Why 1 in 5 Women Face Alzheimer's: The BRAIN Health Conversation We've Been Avoiding | Emma Heming Willis & Dr. Nicole Beurkens

For years, we've been told to prioritize our muscles, our hormones, and our heart health—but what about our brains? Today's conversation explores why women are at a greater risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's, why brain changes begin decades before symptoms appear, and why so many warning signs are dismissed as "just stress" or "just menopause."

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#439: Reclaiming Metabolism: The SECRET Molecule Transforming Women's Health (Belly Fat, Brain Power & Beyond) With Siobhan Mitchell PhD

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Siobhan Mitchell PhD, a leading expert on women’s health, mitochondria, and metabolic resilience. In our conversation, Siobhan reveals why so many women in their 30s and 40s feel like their metabolism is suddenly “broken,” and unpacks the real science behind what’s happening beneath the surface—especially as our hormones begin to shift.

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#427: The Hidden Link Between Vision, Longevity & Anxiety | Spatial Empathy, Screens & the 20-20-20 Rule With Dr. Meenal Agarwal

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Meenal Agarwal, an eye doctor and passionate advocate for reimagining how we think about vision and brain health. In our conversation, Dr. Agarwal reveals the surprising ways our daily screen habits are shaping not just our eyesight, but also our emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and even the development of anxiety and ADHD-like symptoms. She opens up about her own journey—from an unexpected period of cognitive “off-ness” during a stint away from her clinical work, to pioneering a powerful perspective on “spatial awareness processing disorder.”

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