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    Afternoon briefing Friday 27th October

    enOctober 27, 2023

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    • BT's commitment to supporting businesses and international newsBT revisits its dedication to aiding businesses, while international tensions escalate with US strikes in Syria, Israeli raids in Gaza, UK education secretary's response to MP arrest, and ongoing US mass shooting investigation

      BT, a company known for its business services, emphasizes its commitment to supporting businesses of all sizes and sectors. This was highlighted in the podcast sponsorship, and the discussion then shifted to international news. The US carried out air strikes on Syria in response to Iranian attacks against American soldiers, while Israeli forces conducted raids in the Gaza Strip. In the UK, the education secretary addressed the Conservative Party's response to the arrest of Crispin Blunt, an MP on suspicion of rape and drug possession. The investigation into the mass shooting in the US is ongoing, with the suspect believed to have escaped in a boat. Despite these events, Julian Keegan, reacting on Times Radio, emphasized that any instances of misconduct within the Conservative Party are seen as isolated incidents.

    • Impact of Events on Local and Global CommunitiesPortland's manhunt caused a city-wide standstill, Alzheimer's cases projected to rise in England and Wales, Wendy Mitchell emphasizes positivity in coping with dementia, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover brings changes and concerns, 1800flowers.com celebrates life's special moments

      No matter how small or insular we may believe our communities to be, they can still be affected by significant events or issues. In Portland, Maine, the manhunt for a suspect had the city in a near standstill. Meanwhile, in England and Wales, the number of people with dementia is projected to increase by 40% by 2040, highlighting the need for greater awareness and resources. Wendy Mitchell, who has lived with Alzheimer's for a decade, emphasizes the importance of focusing on what one can do instead of dwelling on losses. This positive attitude is essential in coping with the challenges of dementia. Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has brought significant changes, including staff layoffs and a rebranding to X. While Musk reassures the public that all is going well, some are skeptical and concerned about the platform's future. Lastly, 1800flowers.com is more than just a gift-giving destination; it's a place to celebrate all life's special occasions with loved ones.

    • Delivering Quality with a Personal Touch: 1-800-Flowers and QuinceBoth 1-800-Flowers and Quince prioritize delivering high-quality products with a personal touch. 1-800-Flowers focuses on care and attention in every item, while Quince offers luxury essentials at affordable prices with ethical manufacturing.

      Both 1-800-Flowers and Quince prioritize delivering quality products with a personal touch. At 1-800-Flowers, every item is made with care to bring smiles, while Quince offers luxury essentials at affordable prices with ethical manufacturing. Whether it's a thoughtful gift or a high-end wardrobe addition, these companies ensure that their customers receive the best possible experience. At 1-800-Flowers, the love and care put into each product shines through, from farmers and bakers to florists and makers. Their dedication to delivering a smile is evident in every bouquet, gift basket, or gourmet item they sell. For more information, visit 1800flowers.com/acast. Quince, on the other hand, offers luxury quality at affordable prices. With high-end essentials like cashmere sweaters, leather jackets, and fine jewelry, Quince allows customers to enjoy the finer things in life without breaking the bank. Plus, their commitment to safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing ensures that every purchase is not only a smart investment but also an ethical one. To explore their offerings and enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns, visit quince.com/style.

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    . This week, I am super excited to welcome, Max Lugavere to the show. Max is a filmmaker, TV personality, health and science journalist and brain food expert. It's that brain food that really got me excited to be able to talk to Max today. It's Max's passion and obsession to discover how we can safeguard ourselves against dementia, Alzheimer's and the growing number of neurodegenerative diseases that are prevalent today. This was a personal topic for me as well because my parents had suffered, are suffering the very things that we get deep down and discover today as well with Max. In this episode, we talk about his discoveries during the making of the movie, "Bread Head," and we also chat about his new book, "Genius Foods," that help us gain back our mental clarity amongst many other things. So, without further ado, let's get into the show. Hey guys, this is Stu from 180 Nutrition and I am delighted this morning to welcome Max Lugavere to the show. Good morning Max.

    Max

    Good morning Stu. How are you?

    Stu

    Yeah, very well. Thank you. We're super excited again today to have you on the show because you're a true pioneer in your specified topic, which for me, is neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer's, optimizing the brain specifically as part of the pillars of health. It's a topic personally as well that is really close to home because we've got family issues as well in that area, which I'll talk to you a little bit later on the show. But first up, before we really get into the good stuff, I just wondered if you could tell our audience who might not have been exposed to your work, a little bit about yourself please.

    Max

    Absolutely. Again, my name is Max Lugavere. I'm 35 years old. I split my time between New York City and Los Angeles. My background is in media. I'm not a medical doctor. I was a health and science journalist for many years. That sort of began with a five-year tenure working for a TV network in the United States, that was founded by former US Vice President, Al Gore. I worked with him and his team for five years, cutting my teeth with the best of the best in Hollywood, learning how to tell a story, learning how to communicate fairly hot button topics with responsibility and grace. I left current TV to try to figure out where I was going to go with my career. I was in my mid-20s and it was around that time that my, back home in New York City, that my mother started to display strange symptoms of what would ultimately be determined to be a neurodegenerative disease. Basically, for me, I'm my mother's oldest son. My family's very tight-knit. I became, basically, obsessed with learning everything I could about what was robbing my Mom of her brain function such a young age. She was 58 when she first began showing symptoms. In tandem with that, with trying to do everything I could for my mother, my mission became bifurcated, essentially, because on the one hand, I was trying to learn why this happened to her, but on the other hand, it became very much about myself and how I can protect myself from ever having to experience cognitive decline and also to protect those that I care about, which is in a way, a sort of selfish thing. The people that I love, I want them to continue to be around me, in good health. I started learning about all of the mechanisms and associations that play when it comes to preserving and ultimately enhancing the way that our brains work. I just decided at a certain point that I couldn't stay quiet.