Episode 221: Why Multi-tasking is Bad for Your Brain and Other Brain Health Tips with Dr. Julie Fratantoni

Dr. Julie Fratantoni is a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in making neuroscience approachable and creating tools that help people become proactive about their brain health.   She leads the user experience and content creation for The BrainHealth Project™ – a 10-year, longitudinal research study seeking to define, measure, and improve brain health and performance across the lifespan. She leverages behavioral science for the development of the online BrainHealth dashboard and mobile app where participants access assessments (BrainHealth Index), coaching, and training.   Dr. Fratantoni also leads the Center’s Kindness Enterprise, a research and translational program seeking to uncover wand harness the brain’s capacity for kindness, empathy and compassion as critical components of overall brain health and well-being.   Because we live in a world of constant activity and attempted multitasking, keeping your brain sharp is more important than ever. In this episode we discuss keys to maintaining a healthy brain in the new year and beyond. Key Topics: - Dr. Fratantoni’s journey in the field of neuroscience - How to manage the modern era of information overload and what it does to the brain - How to get more focus by reducing common brain stressors - How kindness, empathy, and compassion change the brain - Best food for brain health - Easy action steps to prevent cognitive decline - The importance of cognitive challenge Learn more about Dr. Frantantoni’s work at drjuliefratantoni.com and Instagram at @drjuliefratantoni Join the Great Brain challenge from The Center for Brain Health here: https://centerforbrainhealth.org/great-brain-gain Download Erin’s mental health toolkit here: https://mailchi.mp/70a7b1d81de4/mental-health-toolkit