Brain Health 365 - The Podcast

Brain Health 365 Podcast
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Brain Health 365 - The Podcast

Join us for an exciting podcast focusing on innovative, holistic, and integrative approaches to brain health and aging. Our host Brian Browne, a national brain health expert and neuro-nutritionist along with co-host Lizzy Rasmussen will discuss and interview top experts discussing wide-ranging topics focusing on his 10-Principles for Brain Health®. Brian and Lizzy are passionate about rethinking aging, prevention, treatment, and brain health. This podcast was created to give you vetted information needed to assist you in aging well whether you’re thirty-seven, fifty-seven, or eighty-seven.

  1. 12/19/2024

    Let There Be Light - The Effect of Light on Brain Health

    In this episode of the Brain Health 365 Podcast we explore the effects of light on brain health, focusing on natural light, innovative therapies like red and the detrimental effects of too much blue light. Recent research highlights how light and light therapy can enhance cognitive function, improve recovery from brain injuries, and support overall mental well-being. Join host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen as they delve into this under-discussed topic. @neuro.nutritionist @liztalksscience @brainhealth365 Timestamps 1:40 The role of natural light in regulating the body  4:15 Natural light versus artificial blue light  7:20 The effects of light on mental health  10:42 The effects of light on cognition  13:18 Relationship between natural light and dementia risk  14:25 How much sunlight is “enough”?  18:20 Light and fall risk  20:35 The effects of light on cardiovascular and metabolic health  21:30 Benefits of red light   27:27 Less stress tip  28:30 Fun food fact

    30 min

  2. 10/21/2024

    Understanding the new Medicare Dementia GUIDE program

    Medicare has introduced the new GUIDE program that focuses on comprehensive, coordinated dementia care and aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities.  Unfortunately, there's not a lot of people living with dementia and their caregivers that know anything about the program and its benefits.  Hosts ⁠Brian Browne⁠ and Lizzy Rasmussen are joined by David Dlesk of Embrace Prevention Care.  They discuss all the benefits of the program and what providers; Medicare recipients and caregivers need to know in order to participate. For mor information about participating in the GUIDE program as a patient or provider contact: ⁠info@embracepreventioncare.com⁠ ⁠info@cognitive-care.com⁠ @neuro.nutritionist @liztalksscience @brainhealth365

    36 min

  3. 09/19/2024

    Caffeine, Cognition and Brain Health

    Caffeine has been widely used for enhancing athletic performance as it acts as a central stimulant that enhances psychomotor functioning, particularly during physical fatigue. But does caffeine have a positive impact on cognition and brain health?  Host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen discuss the science of caffeine and how it stimulates the brain and central nervous system and uncover whether that morning cup of coffee or tea is helping or hurting your brain. @neuro.nutritionist@liztalksscience@brainhealth365

    41 min

  4. 08/05/2024

    Feeling Thirsty? Chances are that your brain is paying the price

    Dehydration and chronic dehydration pose significant risks to both short and long-term brain health.  Cellular and structural brain changes can lead to cognitive changes,  cognitive decline, and increased risk of mental health issues.  Unfortunately, hydration is not a part of the larger conversation about what can focus on daily to promote brain health and overall wellness.  In this episode of the Brain Health 365 Podcast, host Brian Browne, and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen tackle the science of this topic and challenge our audience to incorporate mindful changes to their hydration daily routines. @neuro.nutritionist@liztalksscience@brainhealth365 Timestamps 2:00 Why is water crucial to brain health? 3:20 Water and other physiological functions: temperature regulation, oxygen and nutrient delivery, neural communication, and more 7:58 Role of water in dopamine and serotonin production and function  9:00 Hydration and waste material  11:00 Dehydration, brain volume, and headaches  13:56 Dehydration and cortisol  15:15 Role of chronic dehydration and pseudodementia, concentration, memory, processing speed, and more   20:30 Mood, sleep disruptions, and mental health  25:45 Energy maintenance  26:39 Signs and symptoms of dehydration  29:40 Risk factors for dehydration  30:52 Caffeine and alcohol  33:00 Impact of activity level and climate on daily water intake  33:52 Strategies to improve water intake (including Fun Food Fact)  36:35 Recommended daily water intake and additional strategies (including Less Stress Tip)

    41 min

  5. 07/03/2024

    Seed Oils & Cognition

    More research has come out exploring the importance that diet has on brain health. Oils and fats are a necessary part of a healthy diet, however, seed oils, particularly those high in omega-6 fatty acids, are hidden buried in common foods consumed every day.  What are seed oils? Are seed oils bad for you? What are the questions I should be asking about seed oils?  Join our host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen in this episode as they break down the research surrounding seed oils and their relationship to cognitive health.   Timestamps: 2:20 Chemical makeup and processing of seed oils 6:00 History of processed alternatives: high fructose corn syrup 7:25 The invention of synthetic fat and seed oils 9:40 Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) 12:15 The seed oil controversy: nutrients and processing 14:28 UPF, seed oils, and health outcomes 18:45 Abnormal cellular aging 20:15 Increased likelihood of overeating 22:22 Omega-3/Omega-6 fatty acid ratio: relation to brain health 27:55 UPF and dementia risk 28:40 Eating for convenience 31:00 Traditional diets versus UPF diets in health outcomes 34:30 Alternatives to seed oils 38:15 Less Stress Tip 40:05 Fun Food Fact @neuro.nutritionist@liztalksscience@brainhealth365

    43 min

  6. 06/04/2024

    ADHD, Cognition and Dementia risk: Are they Connected?

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). While most of the focus on ADHD is placed on children, there is a growing number of people living with it as adults including many who have had a first-time diagnosis in adulthood. Does ADHD affect your cognition or cognitive processes in adulthood? Does an ADHD diagnosis in childhood or adulthood increase your risk for dementia? In this episode host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen discuss and uncover what the research is telling us about ADHD and cognitive risk. Join us for this informational and thoughtful episode of Brain Health 365 – The Podcast @neuro.nutritionist @liztalksscience @brainhealth365 Timestamps 1:45 What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? 2:43 Symptoms and diagnosis of ADHD 5:15 The misconceptions of intention 6:10 Impact of ADHD on home, school, work, and social life 10:44 Prevalence of ADHD 13:20 The potential role of technology in adult-onset ADHD 15:05 Potential discrepancies in seeking ADHD diagnosis in adults 16:20 Does ADHD affect cognition? 17:50 The five cognitive domains of the brain 18:36 ADHD and executive function (working memory, prioritizing tasks, following directions, impulse control, planning, and more) 25:40 Inhibition and disinhibition in ADHD 28:23 Is there a relationship between ADHD and the risk for developing dementia later in life? 31:15 Overlapping risk factors for ADHD and dementia 32:55 Treatment and other strategies for promoting cognition 36:26 Less Stress Tip 38:05 Fun Food Fact

    40 min

  7. 05/02/2024

    Taking a Nap: Healthy or Harmful?

    Napping can have both positive and negative effects on brain health, depending on factors like duration, timing, and your age. Many of us get tired during midday and struggle to maintain energy and focus throughout the day. Is taking a nap the solution? Before you make your decision, check out this episode of the podcast. Host Brian Browne and co-host Lizzy Rasmussen delve into the science of napping and discuss cognition, sleep inertia, and its impact on productivity. Food for thought as you consider incorporating napping into your daily routine. @neuro.nutritionist@liztalksscience@brainhealth365

    34 min

  8. 04/02/2024

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Difficulty of Navigating the Healthcare System

    Understanding how patients and caregivers navigate the growing complex nature of healthcare, underscores how broken our healthcare system can be.  Our current healthcare system demands patients have a college degree in health literacy, superior medical communication skills, extraordinary illness management skills, disposable time to make it to inconvenient multiple appointments and someone waiting in the wings to manage multiple medications. Without adequate help and support, the burdensome journey to seek care can be the cause of unintended complications.   If you’ve been a patient or a caregiver, this may sound all too familiar to you.  In this episode, host Brian Browne and cohost Lizzy Rasmussen are joined by Samantha Whitman an expert in patient burden/obstacles.  Join us as we discuss the unintended consequences for patients and caregivers as they navigate through a less than friendly system. Timestamps 0:50 Obstacles for caregivers and patients 2:08 Defining “patient work” and discussing patient obstacles 9:12 Impacts of patient work on patient and caregiver health 14:30 Patient work in acute versus chronic illnesses 18:00 The obstacle of limited time for patients and caregivers 21:10 Identity and Stigma associated with being a patient 22:15 Tools to mitigate negative effects of patient and caregiver work: social support, advocacy, and community 28:40 System-wide changes to reduce patient work @neuro.nutritionist@liztalksscience@brainhealth365

    34 min
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Join us for an exciting podcast focusing on innovative, holistic, and integrative approaches to brain health and aging. Our host Brian Browne, a national brain health expert and neuro-nutritionist along with co-host Lizzy Rasmussen will discuss and interview top experts discussing wide-ranging topics focusing on his 10-Principles for Brain Health®. Brian and Lizzy are passionate about rethinking aging, prevention, treatment, and brain health. This podcast was created to give you vetted information needed to assist you in aging well whether you’re thirty-seven, fifty-seven, or eighty-seven.

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    Brain Health 365 Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
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    © Brain Health 365 Podcast
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