289: How to combat cognitive decline in your 20s, 30s & beyond | Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.

Dean Sherzai, M.D. & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.: “Cognitive decline is something that happens slowly and gradually, starting in our thirties and in our forties… And there's a lot we can do about it.”

Dean and Ayesha, neurologists and directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University, join mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to optimize your brain health at any age, plus:

*Signs of cognitive decline you shouldn't ignore*

*How to reap the health benefits of meditation if you hate sitting still*

*Why you should make checklists for brain health*

*How to better your brain by focusing on leg strength*

*Why multitasking isn't actually productive*

Referenced in the episode:

- Dean & Ayesha's book, The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution.

- Dean & Ayesha's discussion about brain health at mbg's 2018 revitalize event.

- mbg Podcast episode #70, with the Sherzai's.

- Dean & Ayesha's non-profit organization, the Healthy Minds Initiative.

- Research showing how leg exercise can enhance the production of healthy neural cells.

- Dean's meta-analysis on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

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