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Download my FREE "5 Brain Boosting Foods To Stop Decline" resource HERE: https://dhrupurohit.com/5-brain-boosting-foods/ Is Cognitive Decline a choice? Dr. Tommy Wood joins me to reveal why dementia isn't just about "aging," it’s a biological mismatch. Learn how to "armor-plate" your brain using the specific movement signals your neurons are starving for. Today, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood, a world-renowned neuroscientist and performance expert, to dismantle the myth that brain decline is inevitable. Dr. Wood explains that your brain is a "use it or lose it" organ that adapts strictly to the demands you place on it. We break down his "Movement Funnel," a specific protocol of three exercise types that activate distinct neural networks, and his "3 S's" framework for building cognitive resilience. We also dive deep into the neuro-chemistry of Creatine, the impact of chronic stress on brain volume, and the surprising reason why "Superagers" have more in common with athletes than scholars. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Wood dive into: (00:08) Why Cognitive Decline Is A Lifestyle Mismatch (05:31) The Overlooked Power Of Cognitive Stimulus (10:12) How Modern Life Reshaped Our View Of Aging (13:50) The Evolutionary Truth Your Brain Still Expects (22:34) The Landmark Study That Redefined Dementia Risk (35:44) Why Pushing Your Limits Sharpens Your Mind (30:21) The Movement Funnel: Why Workouts Aren't Enough (43:01) Early Childhood Education And Lifelong Resilience (49:35) The Three Levers: Stimulus, Supply, And Support (1:10:10) Why Brain Games Fail To Deliver Longevity (1:20:26) Purpose-Driven Communities vs. Biology (1:28:01) Hormesis: The Counterintuitive Health Secret Of Stress (1:33:32) Lactate: The Surprising Fuel For Muscle And Mind (1:38:55) What Truly Separates Superagers From Everyone Else (1:45:10) Resolve: The Mindset Shift That Ties It Together Dr. Tommy Wood is a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington. His work focuses on how lifestyle, nutrition, and metabolic health influence brain function throughout the lifespan. He is a leading voice in translating complex neuroscience into practical protocols for elite athletes and those looking to prevent cognitive decline. Also mentioned in this episode: -The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age: https://a.co/d/6B73tHH -Brain HQ: https://www.brainhq.com/ -Creative Experiences and Brain Clocks Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41044135/ For more on Dr. Wood, follow him on -X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRagnar -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/ -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/better-brain-fitness-a-brainjo-production/id1441139485 -Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/ Sponsors: https://dhrupurohit.com/sponsors/ This episode is brought to you by -Cozy Earth: http://cozyearth.com/dhru -BiOptimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/dhru -Maui Nui: http://mauinuivenison.com/DHRU -One Skin: http://oneskin.co Right now, get 20% off your Cozy Earth sheets and sleepwear. Just head over to cozyearth.com/dhru and use code DHRUP. Upgrade your digestion with enzymes! Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU to get 15% off any MassZymes order and all BiOptimizers products. Right now, Maui Nui Venison is offering my listeners a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products and a FREE 12-pack of venison jerky sticks with your first order of $79 or more! Just go to mauinuivenison.com/dhru to secure your access now, but hurry, supply is limited! Right now, One Skin is offering my community 15% off; just go to oneskin.co and use the coupon code DHRU to save 15% and give your skin the scientifically proven, gentle care it deserves. Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter -https://trythis.dhrupurohit.com/