EPISODE · Jul 16, 2024 · 53 MIN
"This is how to train your brain - and improve your memory" - Prof Mark D'Esposito *guest ep*
from Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter
The brain health episode Find out more by heading to https://drsophieshotter.com/ Follow Dr Sophie on Instagram… https://www.instagram.com/drsophieshotter/?hl=en …and Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophieshotter?lang=en Co-host https://fionamattesini.co.uk/ Professor Mark D'Esposito is a highly acclaimed neurologist and distinguished professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. You can find out more by looking at his lab here: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/desposito-lab Professor Mark mentions, among other things: The work of https://ianrobertson.org/ Brain HQ https://www.brainhq.com/ The Brain Health Project - find out more via https://centerforbrainhealth.org/ Read more about this in the USA https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials/brainhealth-project Professor Mark also talks about Goal Management Training https://gmt.learnworlds.com/ A bit more information on goal management training is here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/goal-management-training This may be of interest to UK listeners: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/launch-of-centre-for-brain-health The content in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or to replace or substitute advice given by, or consultation with, your doctor or any other healthcare professional. Please contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your health. Dr Sophie Shotter, her company and any employees or representatives are not liable for any claims arising out of or in connection with this podcast. Mentioned in this episode:This show is sponsored by Microbz – harnessing good bacteria directly from UK soil which means more diversity and at least 15 strains of good bacteria in every shot. Buy now at https://microbz.co.uk/ and use the discount code SOPHIE20 for 20% off.This show is sponsored by Primeadine – a clean, natural, and science-backed spermidine supplement – proven to up-regulate a range of health markers. Buy now at https://oxfordhealthspan.com/ and use the discount code DRSOPHIE for 20% off.
What this episode covers
Are smart phones making us dumb? Can the brain be 'trained'? Do brain health supplements actually work? We also look at the surprising role of dopamine.
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