E22: Precision Brain Health (Part 1): Understanding Genetics, Blood Sugar, and Cognitive Risk

Let’s Explore Your Next Best Steps – Book a Complimentary Strategy Session Take the first step toward vibrant health with a free 15-minute strategy session. Share your health goals, explore our approach, and discover personalized care. In the first episode of a two-part series on understanding genetics, Dr. Cindy welcomes her new co-host, functional genomics coach Carol McCarthy, MS, FMCHC, to explore how your genes interact with your lifestyle to shape your health outcomes. With a background in biophysics and genetics, Carol shares her personal journey through cancer and autoimmune disease, and how it led her to functional medicine and genomics-based care.Carol breaks down the science of functional genomics, using a powerful "piano and sheet music" analogy to show how daily choices like nutrition, stress, sleep, and toxin exposure directly influence gene expression. She also simplifies SNPs, explaining how small genetic variations can impact everything from metabolism to inflammation and disease risk.Together, they explore the link between blood sugar and brain health, revealing how insulin resistance disrupts both metabolism and cognition, and share personalized lifestyle strategies to support long-term health.Viewers are invited to join the Re-Think Aging Community to access resources for their journey Resources Mentioned In This Episode:The Re-Think Aging CommunityFree Strategy Session with Dr. CindyCaringForTheBody.orgSubscribe now for new episodes on the first and third Mondays of each month, and receive inspiration to help you live with more clarity, peace, and purpose, from the inside out.Connect with Carol:Caring For The Body LinkedInConnect with Dr. Cindy: LinktreeStrategy SessionProduced by: Social ChameleonMedical Disclaimer:The Re-Think Aging Podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine.Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.