About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of lifestyle habits on brain health and addresses misconceptions about brain imaging and dementia prevention.

Is brain health really determined by genetics, or are there everyday habits that can make a meaningful difference?  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Rupa Juthani to separate facts from fiction when it comes to protecting your brain. Together, they explore the lifestyle habits most strongly associated with long-term cognitive health, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, social connection, hearing protection, alcohol use, and emerging research on creatine. They explain why brain health is about far more than crossword puzzles, how chronic inflammation may influence cognitive decline, and why protecting your brain starts decades before symptoms ever appear.  The conversation also tackles some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding brain imaging, dementia prevention, and wellness trends. They discuss whether everyone should get screening MRIs, what symptoms actually warrant brain imaging, why incidental findings can create unnecessary anxiety, and how to make evidence-based decisions without falling into fear. Dr. Juthani also shares her experience working in a male-dominated field.  Follow Dr. Rupa Juthani…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Lucky Sekhon, Dr. Alicia Robbins

Guest: Dr. Rupa Juthani

Topics covered

• brain health
• cognitive health
• lifestyle habits
• dementia prevention
• neurosurgery
• misconceptions about brain imaging

Keywords

• brain health
• cognitive decline
• nutrition
• exercise
• sleep
• dementia
• brain imaging
• chronic inflammation
• creatine

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