446: How to have a younger brain | Brain researcher Marc Milstein, Ph.D.

Marc Milstein, Ph.D.: “People who have a mindful moment in the morning tend to have less burnout later in the day.” Marc, a brain researcher and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to prevent cognitive decline, plus: - What drives Marc’s passion for brain health (~01:03) - How to assess your brain’s “age” (~02:19) - Why sleep is critical for brain health (~05:53) - What happens to the brain with too much stress (~08:15) - The best types of exercise for your brain (~10:24) - Why you should always take the stairs when you can (~12:28) - The best foods for brain health (~14:09) - How your gut-brain axis influences your food cravings (~17:42) - Why environmental well-being is the next frontier of brain health (~20:44) - The link between social connection & cognitive decline (~21:57) - Marc’s 3 essential tips for optimal brain health (~23:38) - How different parts of the brain function & change with age (~27:49) - The impact of cannabis on brain health (~33:11) - Underrated habits that may be messing with your brain (~37:21) - How to sharpen your memory (~39:06) - How to discard traumatic memories (~46:51) - The link between depression, anxiety & dementia (~49:46) Referenced in the episode: - Marc's book, The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia . - A study on walking intensity . - A study showing people who feel younger have younger brains . - A study showing people who walk 30 minutes a day lower their risk of dementia by 60% . - A study on taking the stairs and younger brains . - A study on colorful diets & cognitive health . - A study showing breathing strengthens the prefrontal cortex . - A study on the link between anxiety & dementia . We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube ! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices