#489. Sugar, Alcohol, and Your Brain: The Surprising Science with Dr. Tommy Wood

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Is your diet and lifestyle protecting your brain or putting you at risk for cognitive decline? Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist and performance consultant to world-class athletes, breaks down the latest research on brain health.

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Wood explores the complex relationships between sugar consumption, alcohol intake, and cognitive function. He challenges common assumptions and offers a nuanced perspective on how our daily choices impact long-term brain health.

Learn:

• How sugar affects brain activity and cognitive decline
• The surprising truth about alcohol and brain shrinkage
• Why challenging your brain is crucial for cognitive health
• The most effective activities for maintaining brain function
• Balancing risks and benefits in lifestyle choices for brain health

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Quotable moments:

"There's a relationship between your blood sugar regulation and how fast cognitive function declines." - Dr. Tommy Wood

"The most important thing that you can do is to challenge your brain adequately throughout your entire life." - Dr. Tommy Wood

"Each of us has different things that we want our brains to be good at... do the things that you want your brain to be good at." - Dr. Tommy Wood

"Once you get above a drink a day, there's a dose response effect. So the more you drink, the smaller your brain." - Dr. Tommy Wood

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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