Why Exercise May Be More Powerful Than Any Alzheimer’s Drug with Dr. Majid Fotuhi | E210

Why Exercise May Be More Powerful Than Any Alzheimer’s Drug with Dr. Majid Fotuhi | E210

March 3, 2026 · 58 min

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Dr. Perlmutter discusses the powerful impact of exercise on cognitive health with Dr. Majid Fotuhi.

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Host: David Perlmutter

Guest: Dr. Majid Fotuhi

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Organizations: Harvard, Johns Hopkins

Books & works: Brain Defenders, The Invincible Brain

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