Boost Your Brain Health with Dr. Michelle Braun on American Medicine Today
No time is the perfect time to start. You can start this anytime. So this is something that can be applicable to people from their 20s on into their 100s...
Ever thought about how you can keep your brain sharp and fend off dementia? In this episode of 'American Medicine Today', hosts Kimberly Bermel-Bonati, Ethan Youker, and Jeff Wagstaff chat with Dr. Michelle Braun, a neuropsychologist with training from Harvard and Yale. Dr. Braun dives into her book, 'High Octane Brain', offering practical tips to keep your mind in top shape.
She introduces the acronym EXCELS—Exercise, Consuming Healthy Foods, Engage, Lowering Stress, and Sleep—to help you remember the essentials for brain health. From the importance of the Mind Diet in reducing Alzheimer's risk to the power of social engagement, Dr. Braun covers it all. She even shares quick memory boosts like short bursts of cardio, mindfulness, and paying closer attention to details.
And if you’ve ever experienced those annoying brain blips, she’s got you covered with simple tricks like a five-second pause to focus better. Tune in for a conversation that's both informative and encouraging, perfect for anyone looking to give their brain a boost.