What BODES Well For Optimal Aging with Dr. Lynda Thompson – Part 1 (Ep. 40)

Could breathing exercises be the key to cognitive longevity?  Join John and Alex Soutsos as they sit down with Dr. Lynda Thompson, a seasoned clinical psychologist specializing in neurofeedback and biofeedback. In part 1 of this episode, you’ll discover how simple changes in breathing can enhance cognition and learn about holistic strategies for improving your lifespan and your healthspan. Key discussions in this episode include: The importance of breathing techniques to calm your nervous system [00:13:15] Brain training and the significance of the BODES acronym for brain health [00:05:23] Insight into supporting healthy aging and cognitive sharpness [00:07:10] The role of diet, especially omega-3s, in maintaining brain structure and function [00:31:20] And so much more! Resources: Biofeedback Federation of Europe: Try our Breath Pacer EZ-AIR PLUS! Connect with Med-Wealth Financial Services:  Med-Wealth Financial Services LinkedIn: John Soutsos LinkedIn: Alex Soutsos LinkedIn: Med-Wealth Financial Services X (formerly Twitter): Med-Wealth Financial Services [email protected] 905-568-2000 1- 888-568-1170 Connect with Dr. Lynda Thompson: Add Centre LinkedIn: Lynda Thompson About Our Guest:  Dr. Lynda Thompson, Ph.D., BCN, is a Registered Psychologist with experience in teaching, clinical psychology, school psychology and ownership of learning centres. She has been the Executive Director of The ADD Centre® since 1993. Her doctoral dissertation (1979) dealt with self-esteem in hyperactive children. Dr. Lynda Thompson is co-author with pediatrician William Sears of The ADD Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child, published by Little, Brown & Co. of New York. Dr. Lynda Thompson has authored Setting Up For Clinical Success (with the Biograph Pro-Comp +/biograph) published by the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe. She has also co-authored the basic textbook for this area of professional work; The Neurofeedback Book, An Introduction to Basic Concepts in Applied Psychophysiology, published by The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.