S5 E2: Building a healthy brain and slowing cognitive decline, with Professor Tommy Wood

In this episode, we're joined by Professor Tommy Wood to discuss some of the key pillars of brain health, and what you can do to optimise your brain health as you age, including:

• The power of lifelong learning

• How social and emotional relationships impact our brain health

• The link between heart disease, metabolic disease and a healthy brain

• The role of nutrition and supplements in brain health

• Exercising your way to a better brain

Professor Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD  is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.

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• Menopause myth busting
• What menopause is, why it happens and when it happens
• What to expect during menopause and common symptoms
• What support is available to women during menopause, including HRT
• How menopause impacts your future risk of chronic diseases

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We speak to consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, about the links between stress and skin. From the role of your diet and supplements to skincare routines and conditions — tune in to find out more.

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From the best type of exercise to do during your period to how changing hormone levels affect performance, learn how to harness the power of your menstrual cycle.

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We're covering everything from vitamin IV drips and collagen supplements to if supplements can really mimic nutrients in food. Tune in to find out more.

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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Tommy Wood to dig into the research behind weight and genetics.

Do our genes influence our metabolism or eating behaviour? Why do some people find it harder to lose weight? Tune in to find out more.

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Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Brendon Stubbs joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of exercise as a prescription for your mental health.

How powerful is exercise for your mental health? And how much do you need to do to reap the rewards? Tune in to find out more.

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From covering the basics to what it actually is to how it relates to performance, tune in to find out all you need to know.

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In the first episode of season 4, we're joined by nutrition expert Alan Flanagan to dig into the evidence behind salt, blood pressure, and heart disease.

Is a high salt diet as bad as they say? Are some people more sensitive to the effects of salt? Tune in to find out.

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