EPISODE · May 13, 2024 · 43 MIN
Learn How to Avoid Alzherimer’s Today with Dr. Tommy Wood
from The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier · host Nick Carrier: Fitness Trainer, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker
Alzheimer’s was once believed to be determined by your genetics. But now it’s believed that genetics may only contribute to 10% of the overall risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Dr. Tommy Wood is one of the foremost neuroscientists studying what leads to Alzheimer’s and more importantly, what can be done to mitigate risk and avoid it.In today’s episode you’re going to learn about specific factors that increase risk of Alzherimer’s and specific habits to implement to greatly reduce your risk.Dr. Tommy Wood is a celebrated neuroscientist, researcher, athletic performance coach to world champion athletes, and author of the forthcoming Future-Proof Your Brain offering timely expertise and takeaway related to brain health, cognition, focus and more – at any age.He’s an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan.Topics Discussed:How Much of Dementia Is Preventable? 02:20Cognitive Challenges for Older People 11:53Challenging Your Brain While Sleeping 19:27Alzheimer's Disease and Insulin Resistance of the Brain 31:29References:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/Resources Mentioned:Better Brain Fitness SubstackYou’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You.My name is Nick Carrier and I’m an entrepreneur and Body Optimization Coach who has coached over 600 people through our program - The 10-Week Transformation. The 10-WT makes it simple for former athletes who struggle to prioritize health and fitness to regain the confidence in their body that they once had. Learn more about Nick and Best You at www.nickcarrier.comTry the 1-Week FREE Trial of the 10-Week Transformation at: www.nickcarrier.com/freetrial- Get 3 Video Workouts- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Recipes
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Alzheimer’s was once believed to be determined by your genetics. But now it’s believed that genetics may only contribute to 10% of the overall risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Tommy Wood is one of the foremost neuroscientists studying what leads to Alzheimer’s and more importantly, what can be done to mitigate risk and avoid it. In today’s episode you’re going to learn about specific factors that increase risk of Alzherimer’s and specific habits to implement to greatly reduce your risk. Dr. Tommy Wood is a celebrated neuroscientist, researcher, athletic performance coach to world champion athletes, and author of the forthcoming Future-Proof Your Brain offering timely expertise and takeaway related to brain health, cognition, focus and more – at any age. He’s an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan. References: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/ https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ Resources Mentioned: Better Brain Fitness Substack You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You. My name is Nick Carrier and I’m an entrepreneur and Body Optimization Coach who has coached over 600 people through our program - The 10-Week Transformation. The 10-WT makes it simple for former athletes who struggle to prioritize health and fitness to regain the confidence in their body that they once had. Learn more about Nick and Best You at www.nickcarrier.com Try the 1-Week FREE Trial of the 10-Week Transformation at: www.nickcarrier.com/freetrial - Get 3 Video Workouts - Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Recipes
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