The Stimulated Mind: Are We Overstimulated But Undertrained With Dr. Tommy Woon

We live in a world of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and information overload. A world of constant stimulation. But is this stimulation isn’t making us smarter? Or is it actually leaving us cognitively undertrained? Joining me on this episode is Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He is the author of the new book, “The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age.” Dr. Wood received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where his laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan including in babies born preterm, adults who experience brain trauma, and the confluence of factors that can affect long-term cognitive function and risk of dementia. In this conversation we are talking about how to keep your brain sharp, resilient, and thriving throughout your life. We will explore what cognitive fitness really means, why being busy isn’t the same as training your brain, how overstimulation may be sabotaging your focus and memory, and the practical daily habits that can help protect your brain against cognitive decline and dementia. Learning Points: • Cognitive fitness is trainable • More stimulation doesn’t equal better brain health • Daily habits that can shape long-term brain health SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE: https://www.drtommywood.com https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ https://www.drtommywood.com/general-8