Leading Brain Expert Reveals the Secrets to Reversing Cognitive Decline

How can we optimize our health and take our cognitive performance to the next level?
In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood dives further into the impact and importance of diet, nutrition, and mindset in the physiology of the brain.
With a Bachelor’s 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, Tommy Wood has published dozens of scientific papers and lectured all over the world about brain health, metabolism, physical activity, and human performance.
Additionally, he has spent more than a decade working as a performance consultant to professional athletes in multiple sports including several Olympians and world champions.
In this episode, he talks through the importance of nutrient supplementation, its role in cognitive development as well as the required mindset for skill building.
Uncover the secret to hacking your brain, the science behind why supplementation works and how anyone can grow new skills and change for the better at any age.
00:00 Introduction to Brain Health
00:34 Meet Dr. Tommy Wood
03:09 The Power of Creatine
08:06 The Importance of Sleep
17:57 Omega-3 and Brain Health
29:23 Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy
36:28 Stimulating Cognitive Function
44:07 Modern Instruments and Skill Development
45:03 Balancing Cognitive Stimulation and Stress
48:54 The Knowledge: London's Black Cab Drivers
52:41 Brain Adaptability and Lifelong Learning
57:04 Mindset and Self-Talk Impact on Physiology
01:04:47 Social Comparison and Mental Health
01:08:43 Practical Tips for Positive Self-Talk
01:16:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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