Related Episodes for Foods That Support Brain Health With Age

“Small trials in older adults and people with mild cognitive concerns have reported improvements in selected memory, processing-speed, or task-switching measures, although the response varies by study, product, population, and outcome.”

“When humans ingest these compounds, our cells "read" their chemical signals and switch on cellular mechanisms that protect us not only from the plant compound but also the environmental stressors to which we are exposed on a daily basis, such as air pollution or overexposure to UV radiation.”

“Practical exposure reduction can include avoiding heat with unsuitable plastic, using glass or stainless steel for hot foods and drinks when convenient, replacing damaged containers, and choosing fragrance-free personal-care products when feasible.”

“Dr. D'Agostino cautions against confusing a Westernized obesogenic high-fat diet with a ketogenic diet. In a well-designed preclinical study, researchers fed mice a cyclic ketogenic diet starting at midlife and observed improved healthspan, cognition, and brain function.”

“Dr. Patrick begins with a prospective Finnish cohort in which men reporting four to seven sauna sessions per week had lower dementia and Alzheimer's disease incidence than men reporting one session. The study is observational, male-only, and cannot prove that sauna caused the lower risk.”

“In this clip, Dr. Ruth Patterson discusses how healthful choices, such as even modest weight loss, can have beneficial effects that reduce the risk of breast cancer and a variety of other diseases.”

“Bright light exposure has a profound effect on regulating the circadian system in humans. Dr. Panda and colleagues discovered that melanopsin — a light-sensitive protein found in specialized cells of the eye — responds to blue light and synchronizes the body's day/night cycle.”

“He observed that in most cases, metabolic rates were a reflection of body mass and closely tracked estimations from predictive equations. In this clip, Dr. Ray Cronise emphasizes the importance of diet to improve healthspan rather than employing tricks to boost metabolic rate.”

“In this video Dr. Rhonda Patrick interviews Dr. Bruce Ames about his triage theory, which he proposes that the body has developed a rationing response to shortages of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) throughout evolution.”

“Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes a food routine built around adequate protein, vegetables, fruit, and fiber. In this clip from Q&A #84, she shares a personal protein minimum of 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight daily and a usual intake closer to 1.3 to 1.4 grams.”