Brain Fitness: Reversing Cognitive Decline And Improving Brain Function with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

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of The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m excited to talk to Dr. Majid Fotuhi
about the top actions we can take to prevent cognitive decline and
optimize brain function. Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a neurologist with
expertise in the fields of memory, concussion, and successful
aging. Through his 30 years of teaching, clinical work, and
neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins,
Dr. Fotuhi has developed a multidisciplinary program for helping
people of all ages improve their memory and attention. His
innovative Brain Fitness Program addresses lifestyle factors and
cognitive stimulation, and he has published the successful results
of this program in several scientific journals and three books,
including Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced
Brain Performance. Dr. Fotuhi received his doctorate degree in
neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in 1992 and his Medical
Degree from Harvard Medical School in 1997. He serves as an adjunct
professor at George Washington University. This episode is brought
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our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The
evolution of Dr. Fotuhi’s understanding of memory and brain health
(7:34 / 5:41) Why Dr. Fotuhi started his own brain center (14:10 /
12:17) Incredible science to slow and prevent memory loss (19:07 /
17:14) The myth of diagnosis (23:03 / 21:10) Four ways to support
the brain (30:03 / 26:10)  The connection between belly size
and brain size (31:36 / 27:43) Common culprits of poor brain
function (36:29 / 32:36 Reactions of Dr. Fotuhi’s colleagues to his
work (47:07 / 43:14) Lifestyle practices for a healthy brain (54:17
/ 50:24) Modifiable risk factors for brain dysfunction (1:00:14 /
56:24) Learn more at Drfotuhi.com and try the Brain Portfolio/Brain
Fitness Calculator.