How to Make Your Brain Ageless: Prevent Cognitive Decline & Supercharge Your Mind | Dale Bredesen
The messaging that we should pretty much live our lives however we choose, and then, when we begin to have problems, like cognitive issues, there will be a magic treatment that will help pull us through, is unfortunate, myopic, unrealistic, and frankly threatening. The reality is that the choices we make, each and every day, are profoundly influential in terms of charting our brain’s destiny, and this is especially important in that there is no clearcut pharmaceutical agent that can help us once our brains begin to fail. That said, I was delighted to spend time on our podcast today with Dr. Dale Bredesen, whose new book, The Ageless Brain, is an incredible resource for actions that we can be taking each and every day to stave off diseases like Alzheimer’s, and even enhance how our brains are working right now.
If you’ve followed his work, you know he’s been at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research, pioneering a comprehensive approach to preventing and even reversing cognitive decline. The Ageless Brain, takes this mission a step further, offering a powerful blueprint for not only sharpening and protecting your mind but also making it more resilient to neurodegenerative diseases. In The Ageless Brain, Dr. Bredesen distills decades of research into actionable steps that anyone can take to enhance their brain health.
He delves into the key lifestyle factors—nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress management, and targetedsupplementation—that influence cognitive performance and long-term resilience. What’s particularly exciting about this book is its focus on a proactive, personalized approach. Instead of waiting for signs of cognitive decline, Dr. Bredesen shows us how to build a brain that resists aging from the start. Today, we’re going to unpack some of the most impactful strategies from The Ageless Brain, discuss the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience, and explore how we can all take charge of our cognitive destiny. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to optimize your brain for a lifetime of clarity and vitality, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Dale Bredesen, MD, is an internationally recognized neurologist with specialty expertise in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. He is the senior director of Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® and the Chief Scientific Officer at Apollo Health. Guided by his philosophy and belief that Alzheimer’s disease is not just preventable but reversible, Dr. Bredesen’s innovative research has helped explain the physical mechanism behind the erosion of memory seen in Alzheimer’s disease. His decades of clinical study and neurological research have opened the door to new approaches to treatment, leading to the ReCODE Protocol™. Also known as the Bredesen Protocol, this methodology has emerged as a viable attempt to prevent, arrest, and reverse symptoms of cognitive decline associated with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.