In this episode, we dive into the best and most affordable ways to supercharge your brain health, prevent Alzheimer's Disease, overcome depression through nutrition, and resist a sedentary lifestyle even when you're too lazy to move. With a relatable tone, Max breaks down the connection between cognitive health and cardiovascular health, how critical sunlight exposure is to our circadian biology, what technology is doing to our IQ, and why it's necessary to see food as medicine if you want to build and maintain a healthier eating habit. Max Lugavere is the author of the New York Times best-seller "Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life," published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. His newest book "Genius Kitchen" is available for pre-order now. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Max Lugavere 2:00 - How his mom’s diagnosis changed his entire life 7:00 - Is dementia a genetic destiny? 12:40 - Is technology destroying our IQ? 18:00 - #1 Tip to optimize your cognitive function 22:00 - The power of diet & exercise in treating depression & hypertension 28:00 - How to prevent social media from damaging your brain health 31:00 - Strategies to keep your brain sharper every day 45:00 - Does being physically frail make you more at risk of dementia? 48:00 - All about "Genius Kitchen" 53:00 - Foods for dementia prevention + healthiest sources of protein Learn more from Max Lugavere: Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/ Instagram: @maxlugavere Books: https://www.maxlugavere.com/book Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. icebarrel.com/align to get 125$ OFF
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