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Dr. Kristen Holmes interviews Dr. Tommy Wood about protecting brain health and avoiding burnout.

On this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast How To Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with renowned neuroscientist and author of The Stimulated Mind Dr. Tommy Wood. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Wood share the key habits to “future-proof” your brain against dementia, ensuring you stay sharp throughout all stages of life. Dr. Wood highlights the importance of activating your brain, outside of the monotonous routine of daily life through exerc...

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Host: Kristen Holmes

Guest: Dr Tommy Wood

Topics covered

• brain health
• burnout
• neuroscience
• dementia
• mental performance

Keywords

• future-proof
• exercising the brain
• key habits

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Stimulated Mind

Books & works: How To Series, The Stimulated Mind

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