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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 39 MIN

Is STRESS Silently Damaging Your Brain? How We Track & Reverse It with Dr. Francisco Cidral and Dr. Gianluca Bianco

from Brain Fitness Podcast with Dr. Patrick Porter · host Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD

Is chronic STRESS silently rewiring your brain? Today on the BrainFitness Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Francisco Cidral and Dr. Gianluca Bianco to explore how STRESS impacts the prefrontal cortex, gray matter, and your cognitive performance. Gianluca Bianco, MD, is a specialist in Internal Medicine with advanced training in Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture. He holds a master’s degree in Auricular Neuromodulation, PNEI, and Posturology. Dr. Bianco focuses on the diagnostic relationship between stress, pain, and the fascial system, and employs acupuncture and neuromodulation as therapeutic approaches for stress and pain relief.Dr. Francisco Cidral is an entrepreneur, professor, and researcher with an ND, a master’s and PhD in Neuroscience, and a post-doctorate in Health Sciences. He specializes in integrative therapies and the neurobiology of pain and inflammation. Dr. Cidral currently serves as Science Officer at BrainTap and as CEO of the Integrative Health School in Orlando, Florida.In this episode, we share practical strategies, from BrainTap brainwave sessions to neurofeedback, mindfulness, and lifestyle hacks, to protect your brain and reclaim focus, decision-making, and emotional control.Connect with Dr. Francisco Cidral:https://www.linkedin.com/francisco-cidral-nd-phdConnect with Dr. Gianluca Bianco:https://www.gianlucabiancomd.it/index.htmlConnect with Dr. Patrick Porter:https://drpatrickporter.com/https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporterOther helpful links & information:http://www.braintap.pro/*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.#BrainFitnessPodcast

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