The Brain Doctor: 5 Popular Habits That Will Kill Your Brain Health!

If you enjoy hearing about the link between human evolution and exercise, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Dr Daniel E. Lieberman, which you can find here: • Harvard Professor: REV...
00:00 Intro
01:59 My Work: How Lifestyle & Exercise Affects the Brain
03:07 You Can Change an Ageing Brain
05:22 What Is a Neuron?
05:36 What Is the Hippocampus
07:28 The Link Between Exercise and Brain
09:06 What Happens to Our Brain When We Don't Exercise
12:54 People Aren't Meeting the Guidelines for Good Health
15:25 What Activities Are Good for Our Brain?
17:35 Orienteering Can Train the Brain
18:47 How the Different Types of Exercise Increase Neuroplasticity
22:39 Impact of Exercising in Greener Spaces Than Urban
24:06 Better Cognition Exercising Before a Task
25:41 The Optimal Time of the Day to Exercise
27:46 The Hadza: Researching Hunter-Gatherer Tribes & the Findings
28:56 What Is the Optimal Exercising Time?
31:59 Cardiovascular Illnesses in Hadza Tribe
35:07 What's the Issue with Sitting?
40:29 The Power of Daily Small Amounts of Exercise
42:17 How to Improve Memory
46:08 Top Factors That Fuel Cognitive Problems
48:38 Link Between Human Connection & Brain Impact
50:54 Pollution Impact on the Brain
53:13 Racquet Sports for Brain Health
54:41 How Much Activity Do I Have to Do?
55:52 Endocannabinoid Receptors and Exercise Rewards
57:24 Mental Health Issues Linked to Lack of Exercise
01:01:45 Brain Foods
01:03:07 Reaching Optimal Living
01:07:50 What Causes Alzheimer's?
01:12:39 Last Guest Question
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[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

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[@normanbell-br7nf]

Have you had a decent coffee at this time in the morning Steven ? !

[@lipstik_bulletz4075]

Well did he ever answer How much activity we have to do??? 😂😂😂

[@POLYLIVING]

You should do a brief intro video on how to sign into KZbin. You’d be surprised how many people don’t know how. Therefore they cant sub

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[@zenwarriortraining]

As someone who is paraplegic, I have been sitting constantly for over 24 years. That being said, I am very vital and generally quite clear-headed. It does take a lot of health maintenance, but it is possible. All sitting is not the same, that I can say for sure from personal experience.

[@JustMe-ty2rp]

I believe it's stress causing the issues really, and stress goes up with the number of quibbles a person has with the world. Happiness is healthy, Love is healthy, flood yourselves with them and good things happen!

[@australianwoman9696]

Good on you Zen Warrior! That's the spirit, the fighting spirit, never give up! 💪 ❤

[@susanbrown4137]

How old are you zenwarrior?

[@k14michael]

So how do you keep fit?

[@jakeforrest]

I have been on full keto for 2 months, and that has done miracles for my health even though I sit down a lot! 2 months ago I had problems tying my own shoes (because of the size of my stomach) and also sleep apnea. Both problems solved by now!

[@shakiel0703]

My husband and daughters all work from home. We have stand-up desks so no excuse to not stand and work. We turned our basement into a gym during COVID. What a game changer that was at a reasonable cost. Being active is so important. We have older relatives with lots of neurological issues and I am so grateful for all this info, trying not to go down that path.

[@etiennelouw9244]

My lounge is a gym now. Here is a challenge: plan something naughty, but not nasty and do it.

[@barayoza1199]

Loved this episode! I'm 74, can still run up and down stairs, walk my 2 dogs daily, take no medication, do breath work, do meditation, yoga, cook, dance, clean and otherwise stay active but also do not feel guilty about resting and watching some educational and inspiring podcasts like yours on utube and I sleep like a baby! I try to remember that things happen FOR you, not to you. There is a lesson in everything, we are not victims. We are all one and should not judge (a kinda hard thing). Stay positive, words and thoughts are things!

[@alals6794]

That's great and how is your prostate? At 40 and over it starts growing and by your age.....

[@daughterofthemosthigh3417]

Out of curiosity are you married? Have children?

[@_kass3939]

That’s fantastic. My dad’s 80 and on 8 meds, doesn’t walk unless I make him when I take him shopping. He gave up when they wouldn’t do knee surgery 😞. I strive to be like you in 20 years.

[@lisahinkofer2085]

I walk twice a day. Four miles in the late afternoon and two in the morning. I’m 69 and I am not on any medications. I hope to keep it that way. I was a runner when I was younger but I had a total knee replacement back in 2011 so I took up speed walking and that’s where I am today but not every day. Just twice a week otherwise I walk at a good fast pace on the days where I’m not speed walking. I love it and I have plenty of energy to get through my days.i also clean my three bedroom apartment which is a nice big apartment and i dance around the house. Movement is key. I paint and draw. I am retired and I plan on living a good long healthy life

[@user-lw8dr6xx8i]

69 is still young. Once you're over 90 then you can call yourself old.

[@Katrn30]

My father is 91, and has never smoked, drank alcohol, and was a high level golfer. He suffered a traumatic brain injury when he ran for a shot in pickleball a couple of years ago, and had brain surgery. He then broke a rib last year when he fell off a ladder due to dizziness from his brain injury. He thought he was done for, but pushed himself to hobble out around the neighbourhood to get his strength back. In October, at age 90, he got his 10th lifetime hole in one! My Dad is a legend to me!

[@nirbhay_raghav]

​@@Katrn30 Wow, he is an inspiration. I hope he lives for 90 more❤

[@Katrn30]

@@nirbhay_raghav ❤️

[@fastrabbitcrochet]

You’re an inspiration at 69 like you will be at 90. I know too many older people your age NOT doing enough and in a lot of pain at 65-75 going to doctors all the time. It’s a tough circle to get out of, not feeling like exercising so not exercising- just to feel more like not exercising. My grandpa turned 90 this January and I’m proud he walks every day ❤

[@robertespiau6383]

I live in Thailand and Vietnam where hundreds of studies have been done on monks who sit and meditate at least 8 hours a day. There is very little late stage mental illness here especially among monks, it virtually doesn't exist. This implies that guys research is incredibly ethnocentric. Which I'm not surprised by, as most American scientists speak as if there views represent the whole world. If you just look at Dr Daniel Golemans studies on long term meditators it totally contradicts what this researcher is saying. However I will consider his research is probably true relative to non meditating Americans.

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Very well put, I do feel that most American scientists speak only from the American perspective and as a European I find I cannot relate.

[@baby_capybara3]

@@NettsinthewoodsCan you elaborate what you mean?

[@tonychavez4056]

​@@baby_capybara3 American's can blame food as a major factor for their decrease in life span. Europeans have outlawed many ingredients in our processed foods. No European is blaming food for making universal healthcare law, the food is not causing issues. Two different perspectives.

[@naptus]

Monks in Tibet, I believe, are mostly vegetarian. They seem to be healthier, avoiding processed foods. The monks in Thailand, according to the study by the Chulalongkom University, found high levels of obesity and diabetes for those monks in that country. Age group 12 to 60 years. Then there are the Shaolin monks who only meditate 2 hours a day followed by 6 hours of martial arts. Each monastery or temple in whatever country seems different.

[@nicholasgardiner9601]

@robertespiau6 Don't be a contrarian obviously meditating and sitting are not the same thing at all. Mental activity and physical activity are both beneficial.

[@sonia1082]

I wonder if having a dog wouldn’t be as good as exercising or eating healthy. A dog makes you go outside, makes you move and you are more likely to talk to others (especially when you have lost your spouse).

[@mahnaznadeem902]

Yes getting a dog forced me to become more active and now I can't imagine being sedentary

[@sonia1082]

@@mahnaznadeem902 That’s great!

[@user-ff8vo1se8v]

A Dr recommended a dog!!!😊

[@Scarlettbankergirl]

My dog has a big backyard and a leash. I'm sure she would love walks but there is no place to walk her :(

[@Donnamg100]

​​@@Scarlettbankergirlwalking your dog will increase the bond with you. A big backyard doesn't take the place of a walk because they don't get to smell new things. Can you walk the dog around the block?

[@RamB0T]

00:01 Extended sitting increases risk of dementia. 02:03 Understanding impact of physical activity on brain health. 06:33 Exercise has a profound impact on the brain's health and cognitive function. 08:54 Physical inactivity is linked to poor brain health and increased risk of cognitive decline. 13:23 Low levels of physical activity affecting brain development and function. 15:27 Both resistance training and endurance activity have brain benefits. 19:21 Combined environment doubles neuron growth in mice 21:14 Challenging physical activities improve cognition more than just exercise or playing games. 24:45 Exercise activates reward centers in the brain, leading to increased confidence and better overall function. 26:32 Starting from zero, even a little exercise yields significant health benefits. 30:16 Older adults in the Hazda tribe engage in much more physical activity compared to adults in the US. 32:14 Evidence shows minimal risk of cardiovascular disease and other illnesses in the Hadza tribe. 36:02 Prolonged sitting linked to cardiovascular disease. 37:50 Seating environment impacts our lives significantly 41:08 Short bursts of activity can have significant health benefits. 43:01 Aerobic activity and cognitive challenges help stave off cognitive decline. 46:48 Quality sleep is crucial for brain health. 48:44 Social connections are key to healthy aging and cognitive function. 52:31 Air pollution diminishes cognitive benefits of physical activity 54:16 Find an activity you enjoy for long-term benefits. 57:48 Regular exercise intensity and duration are essential for reaping cognitive benefits. 59:35 Sitting less can improve brain health. 1:03:23 Minimal activity provides big benefits. 1:05:10 Incorporating small exercises can have significant health benefits. 1:08:41 Dementia is a progressive cognitive decline impacting daily life. 1:10:23 Grief and depression can lead to cognitive and structural brain changes, increasing the risk of dementia. 1:13:59 Increasing activity and reducing sedentary behavior can have profound effects on aging society 1:15:56 Beware of diet company fads and listen to experts for sustainable health habits. 02:03 Understanding impact of physical activity on brain health. 06:33 Exercise has a profound impact on the brain's health and cognitive function. 08:54 Physical inactivity is linked to poor brain health and increased risk of cognitive decline. 13:23 Low levels of physical activity affecting brain development and function. 15:27 Both resistance training and endurance activity have brain benefits. 19:21 Combined environment doubles neuron growth in mice 21:14 Challenging physical activities improve cognition more than just exercise or playing games. 24:45 Exercise activates reward centers in the brain, leading to increased confidence and better overall function. 26:32 Starting from zero, even a little exercise yields significant health benefits. 30:16 Older adults in the Hazda tribe engage in much more physical activity compared to adults in the US. 32:14 Evidence shows minimal risk of cardiovascular disease and other illnesses in the Hadza tribe. 36:02 Prolonged sitting linked to cardiovascular disease. 37:50 Seating environment impacts our lives significantly 41:08 Short bursts of activity can have significant health benefits. 43:01 Aerobic activity and cognitive challenges help stave off cognitive decline. 46:48 Quality sleep is crucial for brain health. 48:44 Social connections are key to healthy aging and cognitive function. 52:31 Air pollution diminishes cognitive benefits of physical activity 54:16 Find an activity you enjoy for long-term benefits. 57:48 Regular exercise intensity and duration are essential for reaping cognitive benefits. 59:35 Sitting less can improve brain health. 1:03:23 Minimal activity provides big benefits. 1:05:10 Incorporating small exercises can have significant health benefits. 1:08:41 Dementia is a progressive cognitive decline impacting daily life. 1:10:23 Grief and depression can lead to cognitive and structural brain changes, increasing the risk of dementia. 1:13:59 Increasing activity and reducing sedentary behavior can have profound effects on aging society 1:15:56 Beware of diet company fads and listen to experts for sustainable health habits.

[@cbeautifulworld11]

Thank you!

[@doriannsmith9075]

@RamBOT so basically he continues to say the same thing but phrases it differently!?

[@parisbreakfast]

Yes plant-based foods. When are you going to have Dr Michael Greger on please?

[@E-plunksna]

​@@parisbreakfastplant-based foods will make you very ill and slowly kill you. Only meat, fish, eggs, berries can save you from health troubles.

[@globalheart]

L lost my giant breed dog 5 months ago. Even at 11yrs old, she would choose her walks to be the windy, twisty, foreign territory walks, always knowing that her final objective was to serendipitously arrive at the large green lakefront park, with steps and boardwalks and fun terrains. She knew exactly how to negotiate new streets in the wrong directions, lengthening her walk and still make the right choices to arrive at her park (usually by means of cutting through another favorite spot of hers!!) So these walks would be close to 1 hour..sometimes a little more..I've realized that not only am i grieving her loss, but I've not replaced those walks. Yes, it's cold winter in the north, but hey..i could drive to the art museum and just whip around the vast halls and galleries, before even studying a collection. Our dogs keep us so much healthier !! ❤ (Doggie owner note: she was not loose, just very well behaved after being trained on a triple-handle leash, essential for 100lb pooch that initially pulled. At crossing paths or streets, I'd give her the choice and ask her "Which way?") ..i couldn't help but think of this as he spoke of the mice.... ❤

[@lisahinkofer2085]

Sorry for the loss of your dog. It’s hard when our pets die. They are family. But I like that the dog kept you fit and that you had a partner to take on trails and hills. Your dog sounds like it was an awesome dog.

[@hairrum]

Please watch the art of racing in the rain

[@jmk1962]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your companion. Maybe in time you might think about getting another dog. Exercise and canine love is so good for your health.

[@globalheart]

@jmk1962 yes, and thx! Can't right now...house going on the market, have to move, see where i go! But totally..need to start doing her style of walks again, no matter which what 😘 !! Thank you ❣️

[@kathyhirsch379]

i am soooo sorry for your loss

[@lauramcgee1674]

This really hits home! My father has dementia since he was 64 he’s in a nursing home now he’s 69. he retired as a musician at 52 led a sedentary life style with lots of alcohol. He also lost his son my brother to suicide so I personally think this contributed too. I have this fear in me that it will follow down the line. So I think this will be my excersise motivation. Great podcast as always Knowledge is power Thank you 🙏🏻

[@maiandong9918]

sorry for ur loss and thnx for sharing

[@bianchaesson1441]

I definitely think that loss of a loved one, ESPECIALLY your own child through suicide, could heavily contribute towards brain decline. Drinking alcohol, along with .... lots of other things, like what we eat etc, also contributes.

[@underated17]

For me my siblings mean the world to me too. I am youngest girl with 2 older brothers.

[@Liciablyth]

So sorry for your loss. It is so difficult when people develop unhealthy coping skills and they have no idea of how destructive it is.

[@ideaWorld403]

I am so sorry your dad is suffering from this terrible disease, and what you and your family in turn must be going through. My mom passed away last year at 73 after a decade long battle with dementia. She was a relatively healthy person, active but never excessive exercise, and an ok diet apart from way too much salt. But it was the stress she went through in the second half of her life at the hands of an abusive husband I believe to this day impacted her health; that kind of sustained emtional trauma I'm convinced impacted and changed her brain. I have no way of proving this, but I truly feel it in my soul to be true.

[@janebrowne8589]

My dad had dementia but he was lean, a cyclist all his life, working on his feet a lot of the day in retail. Always busy but went to bed early. Taking note however.

[@c4caffeen134]

My dad ran marathons & had a physical labor job all his life. He had Louibody dem. but he did eat alot of sugar later in life after retirment. Didn't take supplements like he used to, but he did stay pretty active with physical labor even after retiring to the north woods where he cut & hauled wood alot etc. I think sugar is the problem

[@kimsherlock8969]

My Mother has dementia and her strength in body keeps her alive . I understand what you mean as she was unstoppable always physical activity and hard work. I feel dementia is a Hellish time 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@c4caffeen134]

@@kimsherlock8969 It's absolutely terrible. Sorry you're going through that 😓

[@eser299]

Did he have a good sleep cycle?

[@carlenekingery8860]

I had a 95-yr-old grandmother who was obese her entire adult life, she ate sugar (had a candy store), and had a clear thinking brain until she died! Researchers don’t know the whole story!

[@deelynn2987]

Omg - who watches these regularly & still doesn't subscribe!! You're one the very best interviewers on KZbin with stellar content!❤❤

[@MrRandyjohnson10]

Apart from all his guests contradict each other

[@hellonomasonto]

​@MrRandyjohnson10 I get what you're saying, someone else commented the same thing in another video of his. But I think he has no control (or at least is not out there to control) what his guests have to say. He merely just brings in speakers and they talk about what they've discovered/researched. Not guests of one opinion/one side only. It's up to an individual to make up their own minds. I agree, it's very confusing. I mostly take it as 'need to know' basis, then do my own research after.

[@andrewbullman5206]

He cannot say the word "better" and flogs "food" you drink out of a can whilst going on about health and acting all paleo.

[@jsi4064]

Congratulations on congratulating yourself. 👏 👏 👏

[@elizabethwindsong5689]

Agreed. But he now works for the BBC so I'm out!

[@gavincutler8889]

My mother was widowed at 83 and reacted very profoundly. Her grief definitely morphed into depression and a level of anxiety. She did not really respond much to depression medication or social intervention, and was incredibly needy although physically in reasonable health. Despite daily visits from myself and attempts to get her to socialise with others, she eventually refused to leave her home and became 100% dependent on my care, and ultimately on additional paid-for carer services. At this point her physical health declined catastrophically into almost total immobility and double incontinence. This despite having no life-limiting diagnosis. She eventually passed away from inanition just before the pandemic, which was itself a mercy. All of this bears out powerfully the contention of Dr Raichlen that mental ability is intimately linked to physical activity. I cannot emphasise enough that the elderly in such circumstances should be helped and encouraged as much as possible to remain active, even though sometimes we don’t succeed.

[@ranakeen9884]

The key. Take away here is when you said her husband died. I don’t think anything could have been done to prevent her from deteriorating and statistically when one spouse dies the other spouse dies within 2 years. No matter what. It just happens.

[@k14michael]

@@ranakeen9884 He was saying being more active could have help. Why would you take the negative road by saying NO MATTER WHAT. That’s just your opinion. Two years was just a rough estimate standard. It isn’t a permanent thing for everyone!

[@ranakeen9884]

@@k14michael statistically when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse dies in two years or less. It makes no difference whether they have support from their children and/or follow a good diet vs. poor diet, exercise or no exercise, all factors considered, good, bad, neutral, if a marriage was a long one and this one sounds like it was a long marriage, the surviving spouse typically will be dead within 2 years.

[@k14michael]

@@ranakeen9884 I don’t live by statistics and hopefully you don’t either. We are more powerful than we think we are. Ditch all limitations in your mind and you will not become a “statistic” 😊

[@ranakeen9884]

@@k14michael so you are not human. If you live with someone for decades and that person you love dies….wow. Well….good for you.

[@veroniquefrance3903]

Thank you so much! I am 64 and I have been so motivated by this podcast that I am excited to implement more ways to be active and sitting less. Here's to a new me going forward from today!

[@k14michael]

Great! 👍 I wish my mom and dad would’ve understood this. Both of them successfully “retired” and became inactive after age 65. They also stop cooking and start eating out, mainly at fast food restaurants. Then at 70 my dad have kidney cancer and my mom have dementia. They passed away at 80 and 78. Please don’t make the mistake that they made. Please update us your progress here from time to time. 🙏

[@tiannabenjamin6649]

​@@k14michaelall La

[@user-dv2bb1po3n]

Just layed down on the couch to „treat“ myself and to listening to this show. As the trailer passed I quickly decided to put on a kettle bell work out in listen while that! Thanks Steve!

[@bonniepoole1095]

Another great interview. The choice of guests and the topics that are covered have been consistently excellent. Thanks!

[@VitalityExpress]

Best health podcast ever. Finally, practical effective steps to better health as we age. Not down some research rabbit hole with impossible goals for ordinary people. I now sip my coffee, water or tea while standing by a window and admiring the scenery instead of sitting and listening to gossip and complaints. Mood improved already. Have a long way to go but progress feels better than hopelessness.

[@TamlynWheeler]

This hit home so much, I work remotely and notice when I dont step away from my screen to go outside to walk or workout my productivity and mood drastically decreases. Also 100% agree about the treadmill running, I honestly hate it but do it mainly in winter so I have started listening to audiobooks on personal development or finance so I am learning something rather than staring at a wall feeling like a mouse on a wheel. As per usual incredibly insightful episode! Keep it up team DOAC!

[@lizpenrose6429]

Totally agree with you, I too work remotely. I DO try and read in the evenings but have ME so some days my brain does not want to work!

[@jsi4064]

Good on you. 🙏

[@datruth4766]

Recently, the narrative has been pushed that COVID causes brain shrinking. Is anybody surprised that it turns out that lockdown actually causes brain shrinking.

[@smania7575]

Both my husband and I work at home. We work out 3-5x/week, get up and walk around randomly during the day, and have a large yard to manage in the warmer months. We started making changes before we both started working at home and kept adjusting to keep ourselves healthy. The only thing we want to do more of in 2024 is hiking trips. We only made a few happen last year and definitely need more. The long, slow, hikes are so healthy. And it's wonderful to be out in nature.

[@user-pq9ji7kt4l]

I’m 70 years old and play the drums everyday. Love to learn and figure out new stuff. It’s fascinating how you get your limbs to do what your brain is thinking.

[@deegir3354]

Loved this down to earth conversation. Dr. Lieberman is very calm, humble and communicates in a simple way that average people can easily understand. Thank you!

[@k14michael]

He’s so humble. He kind of chuckled when asked what a neuron is. 😊

[@hfortenberry]

OMG! I’m 100lbs overweight and in my fifties so sports are a bit difficult for me now but that orienteering sounds awesome! I LOVE maps and hiking in nature! Thank you so much for talking about that. I’ve always been into “green exercise” (activity in nature) but didn’t know it’s a movement. That’s wonderful! And I’d never heard of orienteering before. I’m going to look for a group that does orienteering! I may have finally found the activity for me! 🙏😃

[@antonywooster6783]

Cut out sugar and starch, your missing calories with fat(Real fat, that is, butter, lard, tallow, muttonfat, coconut oil.) and try a few 24hr fasts and you will be astonished how easily you get rid of excess fat!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

🏖🏝 Swimming is most aweso me, as water carries the weight. Next is walking, and improving on endurance as you go. ❤😊 There are heavy duty overweight people in strong physical shape, ... but ideally please improve your diet. You can start by not drinking anything but water. No sodas and certainly no artificial sweeteners, as these are known to increase the appetite. Avoiding sweets for the most part goes a huge long way to improving health. 🐕🌳 Getting a dog is also awesome, as dogs love going for walks at least twice a day. It is a way of being happy to get outside, and appreciate the fresh air, and the seasonal beauty. Best wishes to you.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

​​@@antonywooster6783 🫒🫒 Olive oil, cold pressed, extra virgin, organic. The very best money can buy, and healthiest too.

[@rdhawan]

Steven, I have subscribed to your podcast from San Francisco, and totally love listening to your interviews. My fave are these brilliant neuro-scientists that you bring on...they share such valuable knowledge and insights on living a better life, their scientific rationale on doing, or refraining from doing something...keep up the great quality of your interviewees...my kudos to both your interview style and your interview candidates!!!

[@humanbeing3337]

This is such an important, simple, common sense message. Keep conveying it

[@sapnasanwal123]

Thank you Steve for this episode!

[@nicolelee4837]

Thank you Stephen and David!!! Another great podcast that gifted me with tools to apply not only to the improvement of my health but to that of my mother whom I’m a caretaker for!! Getting her to exercise is most often challenging at best, but after watching I know I have to stick with it!!! 🥰🥰Sincerely grateful to you both for ALL that you do and have done so far!!! 🥳🥳

[@nerd26373]

We appreciate the insights shared in this video. Helps become more conscious of ourselves and our bodies.

[@lakshmi441]

Your show is amazing, it’s excellent

[@CypS60]

Hi Steven! I know you probably won’t see my comment let alone reply to, I’m not able to join the club but when I can I will because you deserve it. I just wanted to say a BIG thank you because I have suffered for quite a few years with so many different things big and small and listening to your podcast has made me better each time, I don’t think people realise how much effort must go into these videos so I wanted to thank you and your team because for someone like me it means a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@JohnJJingleheimer]

What did I miss? No popular treat worse than cigarettes was mentioned. Unless sitting was the popular treat. Maybe when they were talking about alcohol?

[@chynaajade]

The answer is probably sugar. Sugar is the leading cause of heart disease and throws your whole body out of wack, when you overdo it. (more than about 40 gms of sugar a day is suppose to be bad for you)

[@woodfox8803]

40? That seems like loads

[@CynthiaWord-iq7in]

No Shock to any of that.

[@ronstyle]

We live in polluted cities… we walk in parking lots. Cigarettes can kill you, but as said above sugar is the enemy… the only problem that has been sold to us as a good thing… early in the morning!! Remember those sugar flakes and saying breakfast is the most important thing.

[@chynaajade]

@@woodfox8803 ....Yes, it does. That's just what I read in an article. Should probably be lower.

[@lizpenrose6429]

This video really has given me food for thought. I work a 8 hour shift but I am remote working at home - on my own apart from the rescue for company, due to the hours/times I work and not a particularly morning person don't do any activity. I walk literally 5 steps to grab lunch and due to the short time breaks don't have time to go out. I sit at a desk for 8 hours.... I now looking at my lifestyle and seeing how i can make changes! Thanks for a great video and I have subscribed now.

[@Orakio]

A standing desk is great (especially one that you can lower and raise).

[@thestandoutpodcast]

Wish you all the best, make sure to find your balance. What's your takeaway from this?

[@craiglangton200]

I've started doin these micro breaks from my desk based on the data, I set a timer for 25 mins and concentrate on my work and work alone, when the timer goes off I then do an exercise for a few minutes a set of push ups or dips and then walk downstairs an complete a very small task in the house, this has made a massive difference to my work productivity cos it's short bursts but has also helped around the house and broken up my sitting stints, hope this helps and is somethin you can implement

[@thestandoutpodcast]

@craiglangton200 That's a brilliant strategy and I appreciate the tip. I'll definitely give it a try to boost both productivity and well-being. Thanks for sharing your approach 😍

[@notnow7973]

Do it!

[@nana73carol46]

Thank you! I now see that I can do this in small steps. This will motivate me, as a 76 year old who has thought that if I can't do exercise totally perfect, so I gave up. I need to change my mindset to start changing my physical self. I will start by taking a walk daily and also getting up out of my chair to move around every half hour. If just that will make me feel better, I can and will do that. Thanks again.

[@encouragevideo]

As a 64 year old, I started with simple stretching every morning two years ago. Now I'm lifting weights. Start simple with some movement that you can do consistently.

[@JCcreates927]

My great grandma had several strokes in her 60's. She was wheelchair bound because of them. She required a nursing home to take care of her. She lived to 106, she was never exceptionally active. Her brain was still sharp when she died.

[@marykinsella417]

Move it or lose it don't depend on others too much Have a healthy Diet

[@az_spain]

She would have had an acive youth and early to mid adulthood right? I mean that generation I feel as that they lived more in consistence with daylight hours, didn't have processed foods, and kept active through the day doing a lot of things by hand, they wouldn't have cars hooting all over the place, and less carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. Although for men, I guess they would breathe in more factory smoke or other work related health hazards, active ladies at home and in the garden, also keeping their social routines as a couple, couples where also more stable by norm. Thank you for sharing, so inspiring... merely looking after one self and living gracefully for so long, just seems so me so honourable and blessed. I think my own Scottish great-grandmother also lived to be nearly 100.

[@TheCelestialnav]

Always An Exception to The Rule BUT Who Wants to Gamble on Being An Exception !

[@stellaoliver2860]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for this knowledge.

[@OlgaFyodorova]

Thank you for this episode, it's definitely motivating. I'm someone who's been implementing more physical activity in my life for a little over a year, and I definitely see positive results.

[@deemeroiti623]

Thank you, enjoyed your discussion and interview style.

[@mutantryeff]

A relative with dementia had terrible sleep habits and was constantly eating all night, and then sleeping irregularly during the day. After getting on a regimen of 5HTP, P5P, and Magnesium l-threonate the sleep pattern improved and related issues appeared to be positively impacted.

[@DrAnnBlakeTracy]

Sounds like they had been on an SSRI antidepressant for a while? Those are all COMMON - VERY COMMON side effects of those drugs.

[@mutantryeff]

@@DrAnnBlakeTracy No. This relative would take no Rx and hated going to the doctor. This relative had a history of eating very poorly - fast food and lots of sugar and carbs.

[@johannakunze3300]

What is P5P?

[@mutantryeff]

@@johannakunze3300 Vitamin B-6

[@Lolipop59]

​​@@DrAnnBlakeTracyyou can find those as supplements. 5 hidroxi triptofan . Etc etc

[@MendyJanelle]

AMAAAAZING episode!!!

[@sparksyeah9422]

Loved this. I went from an active job to a sit down one with covid. Just before covid i had given up training due to family circumstances. By the end of 21 my brain fog and recall was terribly affected. A large amount of stress and some trauma brought forward the awareness and acceptance of the need to heal that trauma. But also some childhood trauma that had been repressed. So i can in fact vouch for how quickly cognitive decline hits you when you sit a lot, reduce resistance training from 5x per week to zero. Its like my brain lost is ability to stay on task much more than before. Recently i committed to doing 5000 steps a day. I also added in some fasting and healing the trauma with emdr. Im really starting to see big improvements in my memory and recall. But also my awareness of how I'm interacting with others. My next goal is sleep improvement. Menopause and autoimmune pain effect my sleep unfortunately. This was so inspiring and motivating in ways that seem really doable without excessive effort. Thanks once again for a Stella interview from a passionate and clever guest. My fandom is growing with every new episode. ❤❤❤

[@frankythomas1032]

I’m so glad I was able to find this comment. I went from manufacturing where I was walking and lifting to a desk job, recruiting at the age of 29. I’m 31 now and I was noticing a lot more brain fog on a daily basis. Even going to a convention on the weekend where I’m standing for 4-5 hours I noticed a lot of pain in my knees, back and overall body. I really don’t think it has to do with age right now, as I started exercising again and noticed a quick snap back to how I was feeling in my late 20s. Either way, it was a wake up call when I felt my mind starting to grow unhealthy. Good luck with your health and everything!

[@ANCarty-xh9dk]

Goodluck. Kept up the great work. All the best

[@k14michael]

@@frankythomas1032 I ran my first marathon when I was 40. So 31 is relatively young in my book. But you’re right. My brain fog went away when I started to actively train for my marathon!

[@frankythomas1032]

@@k14michael Wow a marathon at 40, you’re giving me hope lol! I still worry about what my 40s will feel like but I’ve come to terms with not so much my age being the issue but the build up of years being inactive. My 40s will be rough not because I’m 40 but because 40 will be the culmination of being relatively inactive for 10 years, unless I do something now.

[@k14michael]

@@frankythomas1032 Actually I was inactive up until 39 yo. Then one day I saw the marathon on tv and decided that looked fun and I’m going to train for it. Your body is amazing. Once you give it some stimulus, it will surprise you. It surprised me for sure! 😊 No matter how long you have neglected it.

[@lilymkish5824]

Steven is very good at asking relevant questions in sequence. All areas of topic are explored and guests are given time to answer the questions broadly. One observation is how all guests say the same thing: 'That's a great question '. Amazing podcast.

[@johnleesuccess]

this is why I have a walk pad upstairs and down stairs. I remember from your episode to walk right after eating! Thanks for that

[@th1nk_outside]

i cant believe he said he thought running on a treatmill is the same as outside. to me using a treatmill feels so dull.... i spend my time in the german forest almost every day all year round and i really know its effects are absolutely benefitial to me. its gotten so far that urban surroundings really bore and almost disgust me, the air stinks, theres noise and the people seem crazy af running around stressed. all you see is artificial and dead, made of concrete or steel. a park is nice but wont really do it for me, i want to be surrounded by wildlife. there i get so much energy and positivity, meeting beautiful plants, old trees, see wild animals and the air smells nice and fresh. and of course you move your body there, climb a hill, explore a place, get off the trail, swim in a river. this is where we developed and where we belong, there are many studies that proof this point so go outside guys and enjoy mother nature!

[@lkwdryan]

Just so you know, I feel the same way! I’ve recently accepted that at least in this lifetime. I won’t be able to live the kind of life I want to. In a perfect world, if money and taxes, and this shit economy weren’t so terrible, I would’ve loved to make my job living off of my land. Building everything by hand, growing my own food, preserving my food, cooking all of my own food - knowing what it is, and where it comes from. And I’m not one of those delusional imbeciles who think that would just be an easy life. I know that that kind of life when lived successfully is more work than almost any regular job at this day and age. you don’t have to worry about how many steps you’re going to take in a day when you live that kind of life, working your land, maintaining your home and your property, your animals and your garden. You are always moving and building and doing and walking. I was depressed for a lot of years because of the fact, I have to live in the city because that’s where my job is because I have children I put through private school because our public schools… I don’t even wanna go there right now! No matter where we are in life I have also come to accept that it is all about our perspective and how we choose to feel about things. We are emotional, so we don’t control feelings that come up. However, we decide if we’re going to hold onto negative thoughts and feelings. Just don’t give up.

[@djsnoozeyalooze]

You're right, that data about subscribers IS really fascinating.

[@stacynhenderson]

Fantastic episode. Thank you. Have shared directly to my people who need to know.

[@janellebales4022]

Loved this episode! Thank you both :)

[@NotThatOlivia]

wow, what a great amount of life-saving knowledge this time!!!

[@scottreyman1618]

Steve you are knocking these out of the park with new faces ..... so valuable and so refreshing... Keep it up!!

[@kjeksklaus7944]

besides all the misinformation yeh, knocking it out of the park, the fake news park.

[@k14michael]

@@kjeksklaus7944 Call it fake news. Your brain is very clever indeed! It’s a great excuse NOT to exercise. But there is another part of your brain that said that you’re dead wrong! Too bad you’re not listening to it. 😂

[@mellmoi7571]

Super inspiring conversation 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pregapillay5326]

Hopeful,doable advice and very incisive and well prepared and researched questions. Many Thanks indeed!

[@marijar8638]

Thank you to both of you for your work! I left a job where I was sitting all the time but have found that even with a hybrid job I still catch myself glued to my chair and staring at my screen. Although I do walk my dog almost every single day, I am going to make a consistent effort to exercise every hour. Since I listened to your video, I did 25 Jumping Jacks and 25 squats before I started work today. That's a start! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@user-dn1pj3db2k]

Really enjoyed this interview. He was fantastic.

[@vampyredeth]

Yes!! Thank You Both!!!

[@agapitacordova3850]

My husband was a cyclist, skier, very active. Great with people and happy. Has dementia. Walks several times a day now. I stopped the few meds he was on. He’s drug free, active, happy and completely demented. Huh

[@DebbieBlanke]

THE BEST OF YOUR COLLECTION STEVEN, WELL DONE. (And always appreciate your taste of set changes, lovely!)

[@elainescott6791]

Fantastic guest Extremely informative and so very important and of course great host. I love the show. Have a wonderful day. ❤

[@Lelandbt]

This episode was excellent. Great information that’s actionable.

[@Kej.9]

I got pretty bad backache yesterday... Today I watch the new content about the sitting.... I think it might be some sign I should do something about it and change my habits...

[@joanmurphy2166]

As an older adult - 75 - I get more exercise than I did when working fulltime. Around 11000 steps daily plus some yoga and resistance training - simply because I have an abundance of free time. Plus, in my career as a psychotherapist I was sitting while counseling. I managed to do my documention tasks while standing and took walks when folks no showed for appointments. Since I also supervised staff, I convinced some of my supervisees to walk and talk during a supervision hour.

[@Mike-hx7yn]

Hi Steve Love your videos Love your subjects Really love your questions Thanks 👍

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

Love this channel. Thank you!

[@gloriamitchell3518]

I appreciate your diverse guests. Thank you for this access .

[@asvaye]

Your introduction Steve! God! The best intros you've got there bro!

[@emh8861]

Drink his processed Huel ? 🙄

[@northofyou33]

This is funny. I just read the first part of your comment on "Don't think twice." I mean 10 minutes ago.

[@DITTOE]

Most informative podcast on the earth!!!!

[@sharifa9336]

I think you're a great interviewer and your content is relevant and rich. Thank you ❤

[@FishFloraFowl]

I live in a converted Cargo Container in a very rural area. I have a bed and a desk with a chair. No couch or any upholstered chairs (except my desk chair). I have poultry, so I have to get up near dawn everyday and go out and collect eggs and feed twice a day and lock up the coop at dark. I spend a lot of time at my desk, but it is broken up by many small trips outside to care for the birds and hundreds of other small chores on the homestead. Eggs and chicken and duck meat make up the majority of my diet. I am 62 and hope to live to 130. Git yerself some farm animals.

[@davidferreira3215]

One thing that always gets me confused is this notion of physically active. What does that mean? Does it mean go to the gym for 3h and don't do anything more, does a outdoor job 9-5 person physically active since his working? I get that this may be a silly question but I honestly never know we're I fit in , in this specific point

[@PerlaOC]

Bit of cardio to get oxygen to all the cells in your brain 😊

[@calista1280]

You should get up and move every hour. Activities that really gets your heart rate up & your blood pumping new oxygen to the brain and organs helps too, a few times per week. That and eating whole, fresh organic foods has been shown to beat cancer, dementia, heart disease and all other diseases, which increases longevity ❤😊

[@c4caffeen134]

I go to the gym a few times a week for about an hour doing weight resistance & a little cardio, do my shopping and then do alot of computer work where I sit alot of the day. But I make sure I get up here and there and do other things through the day

[@csabrek]

same questions in my head. I am working as a chef moving 100 kilos of delivery incoming, making about 12 thousand steps. can I count as its my work out ? on my day off i like to workout 1-2 hors a day but when i have to work , I use that as an excuse not to work out :)

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

⁠@@PerlaOCCardio besides the oxygen is the under estimated benefit of increased circulation to your body which benefits you by uptick to your mood & overall alertness for the rest of your day…💃💃💃

[@laurahume1218]

Can't wait to see you in Sydney later this year. Super psyched!

[@KwaddyK]

This was a great interview. So many take homes.❤

[@arnhildlaurinelindkvist9444]

Hi,im from Norway and i love your,"podcast"🥰I just want to say that in my childhood days..,(im 51 now)🙈😅I remember that we use to do,"Orienterings",at school,a couple of times every year..,but now,the schools dont do it anymore,and i think its so sad that everything that was healthy back in my days at school..,its gone🥺 Parents are to busy also for there own children..,so its no wonder that the new generation is mostly sitting,or laying and watching the internet🫤This important information needs to get out there...,and what you are doing by inviting this informative spesialist's its just so much to be, thankful for,and i really hope that people that is listening to this podcast can share it so many more people can listen to this incredible important information..,thank you so much🙏♥️

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Not in Scotland or my house. ❤ Love to beautiful Norway

[@juliag7361]

I am a single mom with a 4-year-old. I don't have the time to go jogging, since there is nobody to take care of my child. Recently I read that carrying heavy stuff is a good exerice. So I bought a vest with weights. Now, I and my child go for a walk each evening while I carry the vest.

[@readaloudkids1407]

Love your creativity and determination! Blessings to you as you raise your little one ❤

[@marilyndevonish]

As a Certified PhotoReading Accelerated Instructor for the past 21 years, I love this conversation (approx 44 minutes in) about lifelong learning. I first got into PhotoReading 📚 having been diagnosed with what was thought to be early onset Alzheimer’s in my 20s, and my doctor said there was nothing else he could do for me. It was, and continues to be, a game changer and life changing! 🧠

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

?? what is PhotoReading?????

[@ccc4102]

A quality channel. Laid back and intelligent. Greetings from South Africa 🧡

[@bbb5939]

Can’t wait for next weeks episode - which will totally contradict a previous one, James Smith summed this podcast up perfectly - all these “experts” 😂

[@ASOA_STRENGTH]

@bbb5939 🤣 "Intermittent fasting is the only way to lose fat" ... next week... "Here's why that's bullsh*t" 🤣🤣🤣

[@AnonYmous-vu1lw]

Stick with listening to the govt then, and James.

[@bbb5939]

@@Doransdomain Yes, I do, twice in fact, in 2022. It's now 2024 - and I assume you haven't watched what James said this week - otherwise you wouldn't have replied the way you have LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@ApexCypher_]

All guests have something to sell 😂

[@followyournature]

Critical thinking not your thing? Try it.

[@L0Ls0ul]

Steven really did a great job this episode and asked really interesting questions which seemed very obvious to ask in hindsight but you haven't really considered beforehand. Really managed to maximize the expertise of the guest

[@Daz62_06]

I do like your podcasts. But interesting guests and your interview style is excellent.

[@stopthebs77]

Rewatched and picked up more information the 2nd pass, as is the case with the way the brain processes information. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and so understand a bit about learning, and I encourage anyone else to revisit this excellent material!! I'd already commented, but wanted to come back to give major kudos to Steven for bringing Dr. Lieberman. This is absolutely one of the most informative, helpful, and research study supported interviews. Just absolutely fantastic material with the studies really well summarized by Dr. Lieberman!! Thankyou so much, Steven 😀

[@calebenglert692]

Thanks Steve.

[@deborah9384]

Thank you for your continued service/support to us! Appreciate you❤

[@janeanngilfillan5771]

I alway thought I needed to go to the gym I didn’t class walking as exercise then covid came I was 5 st overweight a Ww member for years then when we were allowed to go out for an hour each day so I googled the least no of steps I needed to do to benefit me I started at 6000 steps and out I went waddling along hated it but committed myself to be consistent and go everyday 10 months later I was doing 25,000 steps a day followed the Ww plan consistently and in the end lost 5 st 5 lbs and was no longer pre type 2 diabetes I now walk everyday 10/15000 steps and have kept the weight off ❤️

[@jmk1962]

Well done you. That's amazing.

[@ColetteBasley]

Love this guest and great questions Steve. This episode is very inspiring and educational. Exercising the brain is so important. I do crosswords, suduko, chess, scrabble. Thinking of learning piano. I walk a lot too. Apparently learning languages is good too. Orienteering, i'd love to. I currently have the sense of direction of a rocking horse! I must give it a go though.

[@jamesfitzsimmons2392]

It was the stylish intro that got me….great program

[@derp-aderg4684]

If you want to combine and physical challenge with mental challenge for exercise..... CLIMBING!!! Or more specifically Bouldering. This is literally described as solving problems with your body. It is a full body work out every climbing, endurance, problem solving .... and of course, people to climb with and help you figure out the problem at hand! BOULDERING FTW!!!

[@andreacortez3801]

Something that really changed my life was CrossFit. I struggled with weight after college and decided to just try it out. It is difficult mentally and physically and there is a new challenge every time. I do classes with 70 year olds still kicking butt.

[@KayCee777]

Okay, I love your content so I finally hit the subscribe button! 💜

[@The-Contractor]

As someone in their late 60s this channel is a great source of useful information. Liked and Subscribed.

[@user-nx6ji9tk8i]

Thought I had listened to it all - it missed the ‘popular treat’. What was it? One comments here on use of his/ her treatmill but think it,s either a pun or a typo!

[@michelle_cen]

What happened to the Neal Barnard episode? I love how David says more plant-based and less meat is best for the brain!

[@lyndakowalke8858]

Excellent Podcast - a great reminder and motivation just to keep moving. I suffer von Depression and am always trying to help myself when I am having those better times. I also have medical conditions with my mobility etc. I had for many many years internal bleeding in the esophagus and often no Iron or B12 etc left over very long periods, 3/4 year and longer, other things too. ( much due to bad medical care unfortunately). I was convinced through no oxygen to the brain that I had Alzheimer’s or something. Since finally having a Funfoplatico Op, I have only bled once, as far as I know to any great extent. My mind, thoughts, talk everything has gone through such a change as from day to night I am told. I am still worried that there is permanent damage done. I try to do mind joggeling things but concentration is still bad due to the Depression. I have times where I sleep days on end and times where sleep is impossible for days. I am trying to cut back on medications slowly over long periods. Sometimes I can’t get out of bed, it’s that bad. You have given me a good shake up and I am about to go to physiotherapy on my mobility. So I am hoping I can prevent a little bit of my brain going mush on me - plus also ofc being able to keep moving. I would like to thank you very much for this fantastic Podcast!

[@ktsalinger]

such a useful podcast thank you. i'd be really interested in a podcast touching on creativity and it's effects on brain health long-term.

[@arekspevack]

The hook on your podcast always gets me. After just 30sec. I must watch the rest!

[@terravintage6335]

Also curious about why the episode with Dr Neal Barnard has been taken down? As a regular listener of the show I was delighted to see a doctor on representing a plant based diet.🍃

[@stephtrepanier3987]

I like Dr Neal Bernard as well. I watched the episode and I don't think Steven liked him very much. I just got that vibe. Comments were shredding him too. No one likes to hear that meat is causing your bad health I guess.

[@marilynharris4118]

It was more than that - Neal was a gasbag know-it-all with a smug attitude. @@stephtrepanier3987

[@adrianaricci]

Congrats on 5M!! 🎉

[@vibrationoftheone]

Funny this came up (My phone is listening to me!) I just came from a 5km walk and realized hey listening to podcasts helps the time fly:) Although it was cold here in Canada and I didn't want to do it as we are all in cold snowy hibernation season. But one thing I've been trying is to watch the sun come up and the sun come down. Inspired by your interview with the Whoop woman. It's helped sleep quite a bit such a simple thing.

[@unaconlan]

Where has the episode with the excellent Dr Neal Barnard gone???? 😢 And why?

[@stephtrepanier3987]

Yes why?

[@racheljohnson8162]

For all the posts asking about Dr Neal interview…it’s still on Spotify and can be watched!

[@scottjohnston5675]

Thanks Rachel. I think everyone is asking to specify the "why" on it being taken down, when this typically doesn't happen with any guest, no matter how the interview goes. Was it because Steven stated that a meal needs meat to be nutritionally complete, even though he's an investor and promoter of Huel, a plant-based 'nutritionally complete" food, that also sponsors the podcast. It would be great to get comment from the DOAC team. There's a lot of speculation going on at the moment.

[@487zxcas]

Why was it taken down? I was just looking for it

[@marcosalflap1583]

a good production,nice video

[@GraceRose-us6jb]

Thank you!

[@imstrabo]

"Popular Treat Now Considered Deadlier Than Smoking!" ? ? ? Well what is it? I watched the whole show and must have missed it. Perhaps an indication that I am in cognitive decline? Apart from that. an interesting and informative show, well done.

[@NicolaMaxwell]

The amount of doctors on this channel contradicting eachother is unbelievable.

[@greyblob1101]

I see that too. I'd like to see them hash it out.

[@jessicasvideos2359]

Great info. Thanks!

[@blazingstar9638]

CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN POPULAR TREAT FOR ME