Why Women Over 40 Need Muscle for a Faster Metabolism & Healthier Brain with Dr. Tommy Wood
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In this episode, Dr. Tommy Wood discusses the connection between muscle health and brain function, emphasizing the importance of resistance training for women over 40.
The PSMF Library is officially live 🎉 👉 Check it out here + get 20% off with code VANESSA In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa welcomes back neuroscientist, physician, performance coach, and author Dr. Tommy Wood to discuss his new book, The Stimulated Mind. Try my favorite new electrolytes Cure Hydration 💙 Now available at Target 🎯 If you'd like to try Cure for yourself, head to curehydration.com/VANESSA and use code VANESSA to save 20% on your order. Dr. Wood explains why brain health and body composition are deeply connected—and how the same habits that help us lose excess body fat, preserve muscle, and improve metabolic health may also protect cognitive function as we age. They explore why resistance training may be one of the most powerful tools for supporting the brain, how muscle strength is linked with cognitive resilience, and why both chronic under-fueling and excess energy availability may negatively affect brain health. In this episode: • Why resistance training can protect the brain's white matter • The connection between muscle strength and cognitive function • Why metabolic health, blood sugar, and body composition matter for the brain • When…
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