ThinkWell AgeWell Podcast
ThinkWell AgeWell Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to ThinkWell AgeWell with Dr. Heather Sandison, New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. This podcast celebrates aging as a time of meaning, connection, and joy. From doctors and scientists to those with real, lived experience, each episode uncovers tools, perspectives, and practices to help you stay sharp, live fully, and age well. Join us as we explore brain health, longevity, and what it truly means to thrive in your later years.
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The podcast focuses on brain health, longevity, and the joy of aging, featuring topics like lifestyle interventions for dementia, gut-brain connections, and psychological resilience. Episodes often include personal narratives such as Jenna Abbott's journey with her mom's dementia and the Nelsons' experiences with Alzheimer's, emphasizing hope, healing, and proactive living.
Welcome to ThinkWell AgeWell with Dr. Heather Sandison, New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. This podcast celebrates aging as a time of meaning, connection, and joy. From doctors and scientists to those with real, lived experience, each episode uncovers tools, perspectives, and practices to help you stay sharp, live fully, and age well. Join us as we explore brain health, longevity, and what it truly means to thrive in your later years.
Discover how fasting, exercise, and intellectual challenges protect your brain and extend longevity, with insights from neuroscientist Dr. Mark Mattson.
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In this fascinating episode, I talk with Dr. Mark Mattson, one of the world’s most cited neuroscientists, about how fasting, exercise, and learning keep our brains sharp and resilient. He explains how the “metabolic switch” between glucose and ketones fuels neuroplasticity, why moderate stress is good for us, and how lifestyle habits influence aging and longevity.
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Dr. Mark Mattson was formerly Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging and is now an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has authored over 900 scientific publications. Dr. Mattson is the author of The Intermittent Fasting Revolution and Sculptor and Destroyer and hosts the Brain Ponderings podcast. His work illuminates how fasting, exercise, and intellectual challenges strengthen brain function and extend healthspan.
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Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/
Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/
Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.com
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