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Your Brain OnYour Brain On... DiabetesBehind the staggering statistics on global diabetes prevalence are millions of individuals with different stories, struggles, and solutions. In this episode, we explore how diabetes affects your brain, body, and cognition, and how it can be prevented, managed, and (in many cases) reversed. We share some powerful personal stories from the clinic, bust some persistent food myths, and learn why diabetes is as much a neurological emergency as a metabolic one. Plus, we speak to three leading experts who are changing the way we treat diabetes: BRENDA DAVIS, RD: renowned dietitian...2025-07-231h 53Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Alzheimer’s (Mythbusting Special)Alzheimer’s disease is constantly surrounded by myths and misinformation. Let’s set the record straight. In this episode, we bust through the most persistent Alzheimer’s myths, with facts based on decades of clinical experience and cutting-edge research. Myths include: • “Alzheimer’s is inevitable in old age” • “It’s all genetic, and there’s nothing you can do” • “There’s no cure, so diagnosis is useless” • “Supplements and vitamins can prevent or cure Alzheimer’s” • “Statins and vaccines cause Alzheimer’s” Plus many others. We also share our science-b...2025-07-0950 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Purpose (Sherzai Family Special)With big changes happening in the Sherzai family household, we sat down for a roundtable discussion about the concept that will shape what we’re all doing next: our purpose. In this ‘unplugged’ mid-season chat, we’re joined by our kids — Sophia and Alex! — for a wide-ranging conversation about our values and goals. How they form, how they falter, and how they evolve, in an increasingly noisy world. Together, we discuss: • The neurological and evolutionary importance of purpose • How a firm sense of purpose can help us develop better habits • The differe...2025-06-2534 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... CreatineCreatine for Alzheimer’s — let’s separate the hype from the hope. A new study has caused a stir in June 2025, but lead researcher Matthew K. Taylor told us: “ I don’t think I can recommend it to a patient that this is going to ultimately have some sort of cognitive influence.” We speak to Dr. Taylor and Dr. Russell Swerdlow in this episode, discussing: • Role of creatine in your brain, and why it matters for energy metabolism • What the 2025 study found (and why it wasn’t designed to prove effectiveness) • How scienti...2025-06-1849 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... StressStress isn’t just a threat to your brain. It’s also one of its best tools for growth. We often hear that stress is bad for your brain. And it can be. Chronic, unpredictable, and uncontrollable stress can damage cognition, harm memory, and accelerate aging. But we don’t talk enough about how the right kind of stress can actually improve brain function, grow your hippocampus, and help you feel happier and more purposeful. In this episode of Your Brain On..., we explore the science of stress with two brilliant guests: Dr...2025-06-1257 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... StrokeStroke is one of the biggest causes of death in the world — but also one of the most preventable. Up to 80–90% of strokes could be avoided with more awareness, resources, and a firmer focus on prevention over intervention. In this episode, we’re joined by renowned stroke neurologist and public health pioneer Dr. Olajide Williams, MD, MS, whose ‘Hip-Hop Stroke’ movement is a shining example of enacting culturally-sensitive community-wide healthcare change. In this episode, we discuss: • What actually causes a stroke (and how to spot one in seconds using the ‘act FAST’ acronym...2025-05-291h 05Your Brain OnYour Brain On... The Food IndustryHow can we eat better when we’re constantly marketed to in a way that hijacks our attention and habits? To complement the incredible discussions we regularly have about brain-healthy nutrition, in this episode, we’ve having a very important conversation about how the food industry works against our best intentions, and how we can break through the psychological barriers they use to hold us back. We’re joined by Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, whose name is practically synonymous with food policy: a pioneering nutrit...2025-05-2227 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Lyme Disease A tiny bite from a tiny tick can trigger a complex disease which speaks to some huge problems with our healthcare system. In this episode, we explain the biology, controversy, and cultural blind spots around Lyme disease, a condition that reflects much more than just a bacterial infection. It’s also a mirror for our most urgent public health issues: inequality, misinformation, climate change, and the growing mistrust of science. We speak with two world-class experts: • Dr. John Aucott: Director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center and leading voice on post-t...2025-05-1550 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Brain-Computer InterfacesRestoring a person’s ability to speak, enabling individuals with paralysis to regain movement, and detecting neurodegenerative diseases earlier than ever — these are just some of the breakthroughs brain-computer interfaces are making possible. In this episode, we explore the astonishing world of BCIs: technologies that are giving autonomy and independence back to people with diseases like ALS. We discuss: • How BCIs are helping people with neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries communicate using decoded brain signals • How brain-computer interfaces actually work (and why they’re NOT just reading your mind) • Why motor cortex...2025-05-0751 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... GlutenGluten has become one of the most misunderstood aspects of modern nutrition. Let’s set the record straight. In this episode, we untangle the medical, neurological, and cultural narratives surrounding gluten, from celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity to real (and rare) cases of gluten-induced brain dysfunction. We discuss: • The differences between celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy • How gluten affects the gut, and what ‘leaky gut’ really means • Whether gluten can trigger neurological symptoms like ataxia and brain fog • Why cutting out gluten without a diagnosis may do more harm than...2025-05-011h 00Your Brain OnYour Brain On... MenopauseTwo-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are women — but why? In this episode, we unpack the neurological, hormonal, and social drivers that uniquely affect women's brain health during the menopausal transition — from estrogen’s protective role in the brain to the misunderstood history of hormone replacement therapy. We discuss: • Why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s than men • How menopause accelerates brain aging (and how it starts earlier than is often expected) • The role of estrogen in brain metabolism and neuroprotection • The real story behind hormo...2025-04-241h 01Your Brain OnYour Brain On... MusicMusic is one of the most powerful forces of all time for human connection, cognitive stimulation, and therapeutic introspection. We’ve seen music help Alzheimer’s patients find their voice, children with speech disorders unlock new ways to communicate with rhythm and melody, and communities express their identity through song. In this episode, we discuss: • The cognitive, psychological, and mental benefits of music • Why learning to play an instrument is one of the best things you can do for your brain • The power of music as a means of connecting...2025-02-191h 02Your Brain OnYour Brain On... SupplementsSupplements have become a hundred-billion dollar industry. But can they really boost your brain health in the ways they claim? They’re everywhere: shelves and shelves of pills and powders promising everything from improved immunity, boosted energy, and faster weight loss to better sleep, happier moods, and enhanced sexual wellness. Social media influencers won’t stop talking about them, and they seem to appear in TV commercials every five minutes. And yet... the evidence supporting most of the claims these supplements make is next-to-nought. So what’s the truth? In ‘Your Brain On...2025-02-1248 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic Brain Injury is a major cause of death, disability, and cognitive decline. Thankfully, evolving research is helping us protect our heads and lessen the long-term impacts of TBIs. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’ we discuss: • The effects and symptoms of TBI, from mild concussions to more severe head injuries • What actually happens to your brain when you sustain a TBI • The links between TBI and neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment • The prevalence of TBI in military personnel and sportspeople, and how we’re improving protective technologies • Steps...2025-02-0643 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Omega-3Omega-3 supplements have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, promising to enhance your memory, boost your mood, and protect your brain. But where does the science end, and the marketing hype begin? Omega-3 fatty acids are a special category of ‘good fats’ that play vital roles in both brain and body health. Unlike some species, we can’t produce our own Omega-3s, so we must rely on our diets to get these essential fats. In this episode, we discuss how to get more brain-healthy quantities of Omega-3 into your diet, plus: • The brain health benefits...2025-01-2259 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Social MediaTwo decades on from the start of the smartphone revolution, we have the first humans who, for as long as they’ve been alive, have had the entire internet just a few taps away. What has this done to our brains? It’s been an unprecedented period of rapid change, and, with the largest social networking sites using every neurological trick in the book to keep us endlessly scrolling down our feeds, what can we do to make our relationship with social media healthier? In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’, we discuss: • The brain...2025-01-1548 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... (Sherzai Family Holiday Special)Our incredible kids Sophia and Alex Sherzai join us for a special end-of-year episode of the ‘Your Brain On...’ episode! As a family of neuroscientists — Sophia in biomedical engineering, Alex in artificial intelligence, Ayesha in vascular neurology, and Dean in behavioral neurology — we have fascinating discussions (and debates) about all aspects of life and brain health almost every day. To close out the first year of the ‘Your Brain On...’ podcast, we’re bringing that energy to the show! We discuss: • Life as a family of neuroscientists • What we’ve been working on a...2024-12-2551 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Ketogenic DietsHigh in fats and low in carbs, ketogenic diets were originally developed in the 1920s to treat children with epilepsy. Now, they’ve gained popularity for weight loss, and even improved cognitive function. But how much truth is there in the purported brain health benefits we see on social media? In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’, we separate the facts from the fads, and discuss: • What one might eat on a typical ketogenic diet • How ketogenic diets affect brain metabolism • The different ways your brain uses sources of energy — glucose vs. ketones2024-12-1849 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... ALSALS, a nervous system disease, ruled the headlines in the summer of 2014 thanks to the viral Ice Bucket Challenge. How has our knowledge of the disorder evolved a decade later? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ‘Lou Gehrig's disease’ (named after the iconic baseball player), is a progressive neurological disorder which breaks down a person’s motor neurons. The main symptoms are muscle weakness and impaired physical function — mild, at first, but in the latter stages of the disease’s progression, essential processes like breathing begin to fail. Most individuals face a life expectancy of two to fiv...2024-12-1146 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... KetamineFor decades, ketamine has mainly been used as an anaesthetic, but in more recent years, it’s gained popularity in mental health treatment. Conversations around the benefits and risks associated with its therapeutic usage ignited towards the end of 2023, when actor Matthew Perry, star of the sitcom ‘Friends’, died from the acute effects of the ketamine he was using to treat anxiety. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’, we discuss: • The neurochemical mechanisms of ketamine, and its interplay with depression • What we know about the opportunities and pitfalls of using ketamine in me...2024-12-0444 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... SexFrom the first spark of attraction, all the way to climax, sex sets off chemical fireworks in your brain. And yet, this beautiful, powerful act has become mired in shame and stigma. But through open conversation and deeper scientific understanding, we can cast off those shackles, and even embrace sex as a marker for cognitive and overall health. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’ — our Season 4 debut! — we discuss: • The neurological processes involved with sex, arousal, attraction, and desire • Why studying the cognitive effects of sexual stimuli can be so complicated • How...2024-11-201h 08
The Plant Yourself PodcastBrain Health is a Community Effort: Drs Ayesha and Dean Sherzai on PYP 609Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai founded the Healthy Minds Initiative (HMI) to scale their impact on the tragic epidemic of dementia plaguing the world today. The first thing that we have to understand is that the majority of dementias are preventable through diet and lifestyle. The Sherzai's acronym NEURO—nutrition, exercise, unwinding, restorative sleep, and optimization—encapsulates the pillars that can determine our cognitive trajectory as we age. Second, individual behavior change is hard. And it's especially hard when the community norms are unhealthy.Third, traditionally underserved and marginalized communities are bearing the brunt...2024-11-121h 23Your Brain OnYour Brain On... ProteinProtein — how much do we need? What’s the healthiest way to consume it? Can we get enough from plant-based diets? Until recent decades, protein hasn’t been quite as prominent in public health discussions as sugar and fats. However, with longer lifespans emphasizing the importance of protein for long-term health, and growing confusion around the quality and quantity of protein needed, it has become a highly debated macronutrient. In ‘Your Brain On… Protein’, we explore: • The brain health benefits (and general health benefits) of protein • Plant-based protein vs. meat protein, and supplements l...2024-10-1756 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... MisinformationThe digital age has made it easier than ever to access health information, but how can we know which sources to trust? Social media is saturated with misinformation. Some of it is inadvertent — many bold pseudoscientific claims seem very convincing, and anyone could be forgiven for sharing it with the best intentions. But, a more deliberate manipulation of scientific information has become commonplace, often used to push certain narratives or turn a profit. Combating this misinformation machine can feel impossible. So, we assembled five experts from different corners of the science communication community to...2024-10-091h 04Your Brain OnYour Brain On: A Brain Health Revolution Summit Special20 incredible conversations with leading scientists, in one hour. We’re excited to present this special installment of Your Brain On, featuring highlights from some of the speakers talking at our first ever Brain Health Revolution Summit. Our first summit, running September 30 through October 6 2024, features seven days of hour-long discussions with the scientists who are actually conducting the studies, publishing the papers, and pushing public health policy reforms that are shaping our world. No matter when you’re listening to this episode, visit https://bhrsummit.com/ for more information about the summit — be it our fi...2024-10-021h 05Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Having A PetWhat are our animal companions thinking? And how does our friendship with them change their brains, and our brains? We all wish we could communicate with our pets. Though we may never share a language, modern neuroscience has enabled us to ethically understand the cognitive anatomy and emotional signals of other animals like never before. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’, we discuss what we’ve learned so far, including: • The neurological phenomena that leads to domestication and, in turn, animal companionship • How oxytocin studies have signified that, yes, our dogs do lo...2024-09-2555 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... CoffeeWhat does the most-purchased beverage in the world — coffee — do to your brain? Five centuries after its discovery, coffee is deeply entrenched in our diets on a global scale. More than half the U.S. population drinks coffee daily. We wake up with coffee, and catch up with friends over coffee. Historically, coffee has been heralded as an inspiring muse. But many headlines have warned us about the adverse effects of coffee. Is there truth in the supposed risks, or can we keep sipping away without a worry? In this episode of ‘Your Brain O...2024-09-1841 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... GriefWhat grief does to our brains, and how we can grow from one of life’s most challenging experiences. The impact grief has on your mind can be so severe, some experts refer to it as an ‘emotional traumatic brain injury’. And, like many life-altering physical changes, the cognitive effects of grief aren’t so much something to ‘get over’ — rather, they’re something we can learn to live with and thrive alongside. In ‘Your Brain On... Grief’, we discuss: • How the emotional trauma of losing those you love can physically change your brain • The as...2024-09-1151 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... CaregivingAs populations have aged, our need for caregivers has risen fast. The stresses of caregiving present brain health concerns that we must address urgently. Caregivers are heroes. But they’re often so focused on looking after someone else, they neglect themselves. And self-care is so vital for caregivers, because the role is one of the most physically-, emotionally-, and psychologically-demanding responsibilities anyone can take on. Here, we discuss what that self-care can look like. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’, we discuss: • How the chronic stress of caring for a loved one with a n...2024-09-0440 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... MeditationMeditation: an ancient practice with brain health benefits proven by modern science. Whether you’re focusing on your breathing to quieten peripheral distractions or using mindfulness to rebalance your emotional reactivity to everyday stresses, practicing meditation can spark long-term neuroplastic changes that will help you feel more attentive and calm in everything you do. In ‘Your Brain On... Meditation’, we explore: • How meditation alters your brain chemistry and ‘retrains’ your broader nervous system • The neuroscience of attention and focus, including your default mode and salience networks • Using mindfulness to break phone addicti...2024-08-2859 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Leg StrengthLeg strength isn’t just about physical health. There are enormous benefits for brain health, too. From the more obvious benefits for balance and mobility to the deeper neurochemical machinery that powers the production and transportation of brain-boosting proteins, leg strength has a far greater influence on brain health than we might expect. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On...’, we discuss: • The prevalence of injuries caused by falls in elderly populations (and how leg strength can help counter this problem) • How brain-boosting chemicals like BDNF are produced by resistance exercise • W...2024-08-2133 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... MarijuanaThe neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained. Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have created a fragmented market for cannabis, and made it challenging for scientists to research its effects on our brains and bodies. In this episode, we unpack what we know about the cognitive impacts of marijuana use — the good and the bad — and explore new studies which are filling in the gaps. We discuss: • The difference between the THC and CBD cannabinoids, and their unique effects on our brains • How your endocann...2024-08-1446 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Parkinson’sFrom 18th century London to the promise of a global cure: the 200-year history of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s, a neurodegenerative disorder most commonly characterized by tremors and other motor symptoms, is so complex, many medical professionals are starting to classify it as a group of diseases, rather than a single disease. In this episode, we explain those complexities, including: • The motor symptoms (e.g. cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia) and non-motor symptoms (e.g. depression, sleep disorders) • How the industrial revolution may have brought about environmental factors which contribute to Parkinson’s ...2024-08-071h 13Your Brain OnYour Brain On... OzempicOzempic. Developed as diabetes medication. Adopted as a weight loss drug. Eyed for its potential neuroprotective effects. Hollywood’s popularization of Ozempic as a way to lose weight has made it one of the most widely-discussed drugs of our time, and has put immense stress on supply chains, sometimes preventing its intended users — type-2 diabetics — from accessing the medication. In this episode, we wade through the history, benefits, side-effects, neuroscience, and future of Ozempic, with the help of our guest: obesity and lipid physician Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. We discuss: • The origins of Ozempi...2024-07-0333 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... RetirementRetirement, often considered a period of late-life decline, can actually be a time of cognitive growth and prosperity. When we retire, all the neurologically stimulating aspects of our working life — the mental and physical challenges, socializing and strategizing with colleagues, etc. — can disappear overnight. An abrupt lifestyle change of this magnitude can be taxing for our brains, but with the right preparation, our twilight years can truly be the best of our lives. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On…’, we discuss: • The neurological impacts of retirement • What we can learn from...2024-06-2648 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... IntroversionDo introverts/extroverts have different brains? Are you born introverted? Is introversion neurologically harmful? The definition of introversion has been blurred in the social media age. We all know introverts are more likely to enjoy alone time, and may find social settings more challenging, but what’s less clear is: why? And is introversion the same as social anxiety? In this episode, we discuss: • How common introverted traits can be observed in the brain • The nature vs. nurture debate of whether introversion is genetic, learned, or both • The multi-decade study whic...2024-06-1936 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... SleepWe spend a third of our lives sleeping. The benefits for our brain are incredible. Restorative sleep is essential for good brain health. When you sleep, your brain washes away waste products from around your synapses, consolidates short-term memories into long-term knowledge, and processes thoughts and emotions. In this episode, we explain how, and discuss: • How much sleep your brain really needs • The different phases of sleep, and how each one strengthens your cognition • Why good sleep is key for minimising the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases •...2024-06-1250 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Virtual RealityVR headsets allow us to step into vast virtual worlds. What does that mean for our brains? Virtual reality technology is the most advanced and affordable it’s ever been, and the tools to create immersive environments are just a few clicks away. Are we destined for a dystopian future, lost in computer-generated isolation? On the contrary, VR devices have been put to good use in clinical settings for research and therapy. Our brains react to their hyper-realistic simulations, but without any of the physical dangers. In this episode, we discuss: • How V...2024-06-0533 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... SunlightSunlight has kept our brains on a 24-hour schedule for hundreds of thousands of years. Here’s how. When sunlight touches your skin or hits your eyes, your brain ups the production of serotonin, to make you feel alert. And when night falls, your brain switches to releasing melatonin, so you know it’s time to sleep. So when we don’t get enough sunlight, our biological cycles can start to break. In this episode, we discuss: • How Vitamin D is made, and what benefits it has for your brain health • The evolut...2024-05-2935 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... FatsFat can have a bad reputation, but certain fats are essential for the healthy functioning of your brain. Between government guidelines, fad diets, and our endless social feeds, nutrition advice overload has left us all a bit lost with how to incorporate healthy fats into what we eat. In this episode, we discuss: • The different kinds of fats (saturated vs. unsaturated) and which ones we actually need to consume • The myth that “because your brain is primarily made of fat, it thrives on a high-fat diet” • How the cardiovascular damage cau...2024-05-221h 00Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Hearing LossHow does hearing loss change the brain and contribute to cognitive decline? The human capacity to hear is incredible. In milliseconds, sound vibrations are transformed into mechanical energy, then sensorineural signals, and then, in our brains, a universe of meaning and memory. When that sense begins to fade, either due to aging or because of causative damage, our brains can become understimulated, potentially leading to the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But, with accessibility research, technology, and policy continuing to strengthen and converge, the future promises to be brighter for everyone ex...2024-05-1540 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... ComedyLaughter predates language. But what’s the neurological function of humor? Why do we find things funny? Your brain’s ability to perceive and create comedic ideas is one of the most powerful facets of the human experience. Through humor and laughter, we can find shared understanding across the boundaries of cultures, languages, and ideologies. In this episode of ‘YOUR BRAIN ON...’, we discuss: • Why we evolved the ability to laugh • The ‘benign violation theory’ — the most prevalent hypothesis for the function of humor • Why we find some things funny, and some thin...2024-05-0822 minYour Brain OnYour Brain On... Space TravelSpace travel goes against a million years of human evolution. So how does it affect our brains? In just six decades of manned space flights, we’ve discovered a remarkable amount about the neurological effects of venturing to the stars. In this episode of ‘YOUR BRAIN ON...’ we discuss: • How low gravity changes your brain structure, impacts your balance, and... actually might improve your sleep • The cognitive dangers of space travel, from the mania of isolation to the destructive forces of cosmic radiation • Why we’re evolutionary drawn to explore other w...2024-05-0152 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Presidential AgingThe U.S. is set to have its oldest President ever. Should we be worried, or are we thinking about aging the wrong way? The unprecedented age of the two United States presidential candidates, Biden and Trump, has sparked fiery debates over whether a leader can be ‘too old’ to effectively run a country. Our guest for this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Charan Ranganath, recently published a New York Times op-ed offering an alternative view: age itself may not be a useful metric for measuring how successfully a president might lead the nation. In this...2024-04-0333 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... CardioA healthier heart equals a healthier brain — no surprise there — but what’s the neuroscience behind the benefits of a cardio workout? Cardiovascular exercise, be it a brisk stroll, a light jog, or an intense interval training session, releases neurotransmitters that can improve your mood, reduce stress, enhance your memory, and strengthen immunity. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On’, we discuss: • How your brain and your body respond to increasingly challenging aerobic workouts • The neurochemistry of phenomena like ‘feeling the burn’ and ‘runner’s high’ • How the protein BDNF, triggered by exercis...2024-03-2734 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Alzheimer’sHow does Alzheimer’s alter the brain, and how do we create a future without the disease? Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, threatens to single-handedly collapse our healthcare systems. But our knowledge of how to prevent it is stronger than ever. In this episode of ‘YOUR BRAIN ON’, we discuss: • The power of stories and the importance of community for finding comfort and confidence following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis • What we know about preventing cognitive decline through brain-healthy living • The neurochemistry of how Alzheimer’s physically changes the brain2024-03-201h 00
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Being A WomanAre there differences between the brains of women and men? In this episode of Your Brain On, we explore the unique aspects of the female brain, and how the male-biased history of medical science has left us with enormous gaps in our knowledge of women’s distinctive neurology. We discuss: • The striking uniformity in the structure of the female and male brain • The possible physiological and sociological reasons why women have a higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s • The recent progress that’s been made in making neuro...2024-03-1323 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... ADHDWhat actually is ADHD? What caused the sharp increase in cases? How does diagnosis work? ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 60 years ago, it wasn’t mentioned at all in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Now, it’s one of the most broadly-discussed disorders in the world. In this episode of ‘Your Brain On’, we discuss: • What’s distinct about the brains of people with ADHD • The past, present, and future of ADHD diagnosis • How social media has simultaneously crushed mental health stigmas AND contributed to a dangerous trend of...2024-03-0633 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... DreamsWhy do we dream? Is lucid dreaming real? How can dreams be used for therapy? Does cheese really give us nightmares? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • REM sleep, and how it puts our brain in the ideal state for creating dreams • Why dreams might be a way for our brains to stop non-visual senses taking over our brains when we sleep • The links between recurring dreams and trauma, and how external stimuli influence the things we dream about We speak with renowned author, dreamworker, and po...2024-02-2131 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... SugarSugar often carries a blanket negative health connotation. But our brains need carbohydrates for everyday energy. The term “sugar” is often used in a broad and imprecise manner, often encompassing a wide range of carbohydrates — without distinction. This oversimplification overlooks the nuanced roles and effects of different types of carbohydrates on our health. In this episode, we aim to dissect and clarify these complexities, focusing on: • What sugar actually is, and how it affects our brains in different ways depending on how we consume it • The critical role of carbohydrates for our health...2024-02-141h 03
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... FootballWhen wins and losses shape the mood of entire cities, what’s happening in the brains of football fans? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • Football fandom, and bonding with others over shared love of a team • The chemicals that make wins feel so joyous, and losses so painful • How our empathy systems transport us into the shoes of the players We explore the evolutionary significance of sports, from honing our motor skills as hunter-gatherers to finding connection and purpose through the global tournaments of today, a...2024-02-1430 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... LoveNeurochemically, what is love? How can neuroscience help us maintain long-term relationships? Is heartbreak real? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • Why falling in love can feel so stressful • How being infatuated activates the same neurotransmitters as having OCD • What happens to your brain when exciting new romances settle into comfortable decades-long unions We speak to Dr. Anna Machin, renowned author and evolutionary anthropologist at the Department of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University, England, and author of ‘Why We Love’, about oxytocin, dopamine, and lesser-discussed hormones l...2024-02-1443 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... Dry January What happens to your brain when you stop drinking? Is doing Dry January the best way to quit? In this second preview episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • How alcohol affects your brain, at a cellular level • Why a gradual detoxification might be better than the hard stop encouraged by Dry January • The fascinating history of alcohol’s role in culture, from ancient civilizations to the Prohibition era We also speak to Dr. Howard Rankin, an incredible psychologist who has done remarkable work in the r...2024-02-1436 min
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... New Year’s ResolutionsOn New Year’s Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12 months. Surges of dopamine mix with our aspirations, forming resolutions. As we count down to the new year, we’re full of excitement and hope. But most of us don’t manage to stick to our new year’s resolutions beyond January. In this episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • Why new year’s resolutions so often fail • How we can keep ou...2024-02-1435 min
The Brain Health Revolution PodcastYour Brain On... Dry JanuaryWhat happens to your brain when you stop drinking? Is doing Dry January the best way to quit? In this second preview episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • How alcohol affects your brain, at a cellular level • Why a gradual detoxification might be better than the hard stop encouraged by Dry January • The fascinating history of alcohol’s role in culture, from ancient civilizations to the Prohibition era We also speak to Dr. Howard Rankin, an incredible psychologist who has done remarkable work in the realm of...2024-02-0736 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastYour Brain On... New Year’s ResolutionsOn New Year’s Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12 months. Surges of dopamine mix with our aspirations, forming resolutions. As we count down to the new year, we’re full of excitement and hope. But most of us don’t manage to stick to our new year’s resolutions beyond January. In this episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • Why new year’s resolutions so often fail • How we can keep our new y...2024-01-2936 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastNavigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. GrimesIn this episode, we’re joined by science writer and author of ‘The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda’, David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media. We talk about: • The dangers and mechanics of online disinformation • Why, in spite of rampant mistruths, social media remains one of the most powerful tools in history for science communication • How to navigate online information by better understanding and trusting scientific method • The tactics of bad-faith influencers and conspiracy theorists • How onli...2023-11-1049 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe neuroscience of hypnosis, with Dr. David SpiegelIn this episode, we’re joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel — co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosis app Reveri — for a discussion about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in clinical settings. We talk about: • The research-supported neuroscience of hypnosis • How hypnosis can help focus your attention and hone self-control, rather than causing you to lose control, as is often misconstrued by the spectacle of theatrical stage shows • The ways hypnosis is used to manage pain, reduce stress, and address issues like phobias and sleep problems • How hypnosis may be used during...2023-10-1954 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe power of community for better brain healthIn this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked importance of addressing behavior change for improving brain health and overall wellbeing, and how we need to involve our communities at every step of change towards such optimizations. We talk about: • The neuroscience and circumstantial influences of behavior change • The importance of meeting people where they are and adjusting behavior change strategies accordingly • How to strategize self-improvement without it feeling cold, rigid, unnatural, and, ultimately, ineffective • Why the past can teach us a lot about modern behavior change at a community level This is part...2023-10-0523 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastFraud and Fabrication in Alzheimer's ResearchIn this episode, we discuss the recent allegation of fabrication in a highly influential research article on Alzheimer's that was published in Nature in 2006, which paved the way for more than a decade of research and more than 2000 papers citing that research. Does this mean years of wasted NIH funding and wasted thinking in the field? Link to the original Science article: https://bit.ly/3cHfnfH The original 2006 research article: https://go.nature.com/3BoJXoF We invite you to check out The NEURO Academy, an incredible community of individuals on a jo...2022-07-2835 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastEat For Life with Dr. Joel FuhrmanIn this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times bestselling author who specializes in preventing and reversing illness and disease through nutrition. His latest book, Eat For Life contains the latest research on disease-prevention and enhancement of health through a plant-rich, nutrient-dense diet. Also recognized for his incredibly motivating PBS programs, Dr. Fuhrman continues to spread his empowering message of health and wellness on several platforms. Learn more about Dr. Fuhrman’s work and books on his website: https://www.drfuhrman.com Dr. Fuhrman on s...2022-07-011h 02The Brain Health Revolution PodcastA Revolutionary and Empowering Approach to Preventive MedicineThis conversation between Dean and Ayesha is about the essence of changing habits. How do we empower communities to succeed in preventing diseases and living a healthy and empowered life? Often, blunt ideas and useless terms, such "motivation" and "moderation" are thrown at individuals. But real, lifelong change is a lifestyle, which requires planning, and an understanding of one's strengths and limitation. We invite you to check out The NEURO Academy, an incredible community of individuals on a journey together towards better brain health and ultimately, prevention of brain diseases. We offer a thriving platform fo...2022-06-2352 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastHormones and Brain Health with Dr. Nitu BajekalThis episode is a wonderful conversation with our friend, Dr Nitu Bajekal MD, a Senior NHS Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Women’s Health expert based in London, with over 35 years’ clinical experience. She is also one of the first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians in the UK. We discuss hormonal health and its relationship to brain health, specifically how menopause and the changes in a women’s hormonal system during this stage affects brain health, and what are some of the preventive measures that need to be taken to prevent cognitive decline. Her newly released book coauthored with n...2022-06-131h 02The Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe Amazing Plant Power Doctor - Dr. Gemma NewmanIn this episode, we had an amazing conversation with Dr. Gemma Newman, also known as The Plant Power Doctor, and dicussed her incredibly courageous journey to break through a stagnant health care system, and how she empowers her patients and community towards prevention and true healing. She is the author of her newly released book, The Plant Power Doctor, now avialbel in the US. In the book, Dr Gemma Newman offers an accessible, actionable plan, to help you feel empowered to make positive changes to your diet and lifestyle so you can heal from the inside out a...2022-06-021h 00The Brain Health Revolution PodcastStatins and Risk of Alzheimer's DiseaseThis episode was broadcasted as a Live video to our Brain Health Revolution online community, where we engage on a daily basis to discuss the latest on brain health, have Live Q&As, Live cooking sessions, polls and more. We discussed the latest data on statins, a common class of cholesterol lowering medication and focused on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject. Here is the link to the article: Statin use and risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies (2022) For more reading, her...2022-05-2644 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe Fiber Fueled Revolution with Dr. Will BulsiewiczOur guest for this episode is Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B"), an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and the newly released, The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He sits on the Scientific Advisory Board and is the US Medical Director of ZOE, has authored more than twenty articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has given more than forty presentations at national meetings, presented to Congress and the USDA, and has taught over 10,000 students how to heal and optimize their gut health. In this conversation, we explored everything gut hea...2022-05-211h 11
The Plant Based News PodcastA Journey In To The Human Brain, And How To Protect It With Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai / Episode 83This week's podcast is supported by our friends over at Nuzest. You can get 20% off their amazing vegan protein by visiting nuzest.us/pbn20!
This week on the PBN podcast we welcome award-winning neurologists, researchers, and authors - Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai of Sherzai MD.
Dean and Ayesha are a husband and wife duo that have worked side by side for years empowering their patients and communities to make positive changes in their health and lead better lives.
They have spent decades studying the impact of nutrition and its effects on the brain and have developed their groundbreaking NEURO PLAN...2022-05-111h 17The Brain Health Revolution PodcastBruce Willis and His Battle With AphasiaIn this episode, we explore the term aphasia, which has become a popular term in the media after Bruce Willis announced his diagnosis. We discuss the definition, presentation, the different conditions that present with aphasia, management and treatment. Thank you for joining us. We recently changed our Instagram handle, and now can be found as The Brain Docs (@thebraindocs) Our website: SherzaiMD.com Facebook: Sherzai MD2022-04-2019 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastNourish Your Body and Brain with the Legendary Brenda Davis, RDFriends, in this episode of the Brain Health Revolution Podcast, we sat down with our dear friend, Brenda Davis, and spoke about her journey in the field of nutrition and shared her insight. She is a legend in the field of nutrition - one of the most revered nutrition experts in the world, experience working with patients and communities for the last 3 decades, an internationally acclaimed speaker and has authored multiple books. Her 12th and latest book is titled Nourish, which she co-wrote with Dr. Reshma Shah. Brenda Davis, RD Website: BrendaDavisRD.com Inst...2021-12-291h 16The Brain Health Revolution PodcastThriving Plant-Based Athletes | Robert CheekeDear friends, we're thrilled to be back after a long pause, and bring you another episode of the Brain Health Revolution Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the revolution we have been experiencing in the world of athletics as many of the top athletes are moving towards a plant predominant or a healthy vegan lifestyle, and in the process, changing the world of sports and athletics. Our guest is Robert Cheeke, who is an athlete, best selling author and all around amazing human. Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan l...2021-11-031h 19The Brain Health Revolution PodcastFundamentals of True Habit Change with Dr. Howard JacobsonIn this episode, we speak with our dear friend Dr. Howard Jacobson, who is an author, Head Coach at Sick to Fit University; co-founder and Lead Instructor at the WellStart Health Coaching Academy; and host of the increasingly popular Plant Yourself Podcast. Howard believes that we all to some extent know how to live a healthy life, but knowing is not enough. Understanding the mechanism of our behavior is key to fundamental, long-term change. Please listen to this amazing conversation, which we believe is one of the most important conversations we've had on the subject. We're very...2021-07-071h 18The Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe New Alzheimer's Drug: Hope or a Massive Failure?Welcome to the Brain Health Revolution Podcast! In this episode, we took a deep dive into the history and steps of FDA approval of the latest Alzheimer's drug, Aducanumab. Developed by the biotechnology company, Biogen, it is the first approved drug that attempts to treat a possible cause of the neurodegenerative disease rather than just the symptoms. But the approval has sparked a contentious debate over whether the drug is effective. Many experts, including an independent panel of neurologists and biostatisticians, advised the FDA that clinical-trial data did not conclusively demonstrate that Aducanumab could slow cognitive decline. Yet patient...2021-06-1637 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastLessons From The Pandemic With Dr. David KatzIn this episode, we sat down, once again, with our dear friend Dr. David Katz, and explored the personal and public impact of COVID-19, what we learned about the failings of our society in the face of such a formidable opponent, the failings of our system to adapt to such a novel threat, how it changed us as a society, and how do we move forward given the deep divisions and the tremendous losses felt by millions. Dr. David Katz, who is the founder and former director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, the Past Pre...2021-06-0255 min
The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life BalanceAvoiding Alzheimer's with Dr. Dean SherzaiIf you're at all concerned about your (or your family members’) cognitive abilities, this is the episode to listen to! Today, Chalene talks with Dr. Dean Sherzai — a neurologist and an expert in Dementia and geriatrics. After you listen to this episode, you’ll be so much more aware of the simple daily lifestyle hacks you can start doing now (as early as your 20's, 30's and 40's) to help you and your loved ones drastically prolong the onset of — and maybe even avoid, altogether — Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to Organif...2021-05-1252 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastFood and Your Mood - with Dr. Uma NaidooWe had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with our friend, Dr. Uma Naidoo to speak about her book, This Is Your Brain On Food, and explore ways to improve our patients' brain health outcomes by guiding them using evidence-based medicine and as importantly, through tasty and healthy foods for their minds. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist and serves as the director of nutritional & lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. But more importantly, she is truly a compassionate physician and a public health advocate. We hope you enjoy...2021-04-2847 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe Definitive Guide to Preventing Cognitive DeclineFriends, as many of you know, Alzheimer's prevention is personal to us. In our very first meeting, we connected over the shared loss of our grandparents to dementia and since then we have dedicated our lives to combating neurodegenerative diseases. This put us on-the-ground in communities around the nation. We saw family after family suffering from the tragedies of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline. This is when our life's purpose took shape, and it was to share this simple, but powerful, piece of information: cognitive decline is preventable and you already have most of the tools you need...2021-03-2639 min
Get Wellthy19. Optimizing Brain Health with Drs. Dean and Ayesha SherzaiHave you ever wondered if there was anything you could do to prevent the decline of your memory or overall brain health as you age? It seems so normal to think of an elderly person and tie memory loss or impairment with their age, but the truth is, that simply doesn’t have to be the case.Today we are talking about this with two brilliant physicians, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai.Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, are a unique husband and wife team of neurologists on the cutting edge of brain science and wellness. Th...2021-03-231h 15
Dan Churchill's The Epic TableTeam Sherzai's guide to eliminating Alzheimers diseaseTeam, we are back with another installment of The Epic Table podcast! We are joined by award-winning neurologists, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai aka Team Sherzai. Team Sherzai is responsible for one of the largest clinical studies on Alzheimer's at Loma Linda University Medical center. The duo, who are happily married, are co-authors of the book The Alzheimer's Solution, a book dedicated to sharing their hands-on research, equipped with an extensive step-by-step guide to preventing Alzheimer's disease and information on improving cognitive brain function.Specifically, we discuss... What is Alzheimer's Disease? What is the main cause of Alzheimer's?How to...2021-02-171h 23The Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe Perfect Storm: The Hidden Death Toll of COVID-19 on the Most VulnerableFriends, in this episode, we are shedding light on a community devastated by the consequences of this pandemic, as if it was not bad enough, close to 500,000 people have lost their lives in the United States, and more than millions around the world, on e community has been especially devastated by it. We’ve been asked to talk about this topic by several media channels, and Ayesha starts the conversation by narrating a part of an article that was recently published on USA Today. This episode is brought to you by the Healthy Minds Initiative, a nonprofit org...2021-02-1129 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastNew Season and a New Beginning To An Unforgettable LifeWelcome back to the Brain Health and Beyond Podcast with your neurologist friends, Ayesha and Dean Sherzai! Happy New Year everyone! We are thrilled to be back with exciting conversations and stories to share with you all. We are starting the new season by reflecting on 2020 - losing our mother, the pandemic, the war on science, our experiences with patients in the hospital and clinic, our research, and so much more. We are Sherzai M.D. on social media where you can follow us for the latest, evidence-based information on brain health. 2021-01-2741 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastDifferentiating Science from Pseudoscience in Nutrition with Dr. Frank CusimanoIn this episode, we sat down with Dr. Frank Cusimano, who is a scientist, with a masters and a PhD in nutrition and metabolic biology from Columbia University. Frank is an expert in the field of nutrition and the microbiome, and there are very few people who have had his extensive research background and accolades. He also holds a Masters degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins, and is currently a medical student at the Arizona college of osteopathic medicine. We discussed a plethora of topics in this episode, from the history of nutrition to the relationship between...2020-07-221h 23The Brain Health Revolution PodcastFrom the Cardiac Cath Lab to the Community with Dr. Columbus BatisteIn this episode, we have the honor of having a talented physician and a community leader as our guest, Dr. Columbus Batiste, whose passion for translating his years of work in cardiology to meaningful outcomes in communities is remarkable. Dr. Batiste is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. Since 2008, Dr. Batiste has served as Chief of Cardiology and is the founder of Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program (based at Kaiser Permanente), where he advocates a lifestyle plan to prevent cardiac event for his patients, by helping them...2020-07-0857 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastSexual Health An Early Predictor of Brain Health in Men with Dr. Aaron SpitzIn this episode, join us as we speak with Dr. Aaron Spitz, a renowned urologist, author, and one of the featured stars of the remarkable documentary The Game Changers. Dr. Spitz is a national leader in health policy for urologists across the nation and has done some of the most groundbreaking work in the field of urology. He earned his medical degree from Cornell Medical College, completed his Urology residency at the University of Southern California, and then obtained fellowship training in infertility at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Aaron Spitz served as an assistant clinical...2020-06-2452 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe Epidemic of Sleep Disorders and Their Effect on Brain Health with Dr. Noah SiegelThis episode is dedicated to sleep and sleep disorders and how they affect brain health. We now know that a good night’s restorative sleep is crucial for proper functioning of the brain – whether it’s cognition, concentration, productivity or peak performance. Unfortunately, until recently, it was not deemed important and brushed aside. But thanks to recent advances in the field, we have realized the tremendous importance of sleep for brain health and health in general. To discuss this, our guest in this episode is an incredibly experienced sleep specialist, Dr. Noah Siegel. He is the Director of Sle...2020-06-101h 06The Brain Health Revolution PodcastCourageous Mythbusting about Nutrition and Science with Dr. Garth DavisIn this episode, we discuss the raging myths around nutrition and health with a brilliant bariatric surgeon, clinician, scientist, and a fierce warrior for the truth, Dr. Garth Davis. He’s the author of Proteinaholic - a brilliant, fascinating and paradigm-shifting book that explores our false notions about diet, and best of all, presents decades worth of research showing the evidence and broad consensus on nutrition and health. Please join us as we discuss nutrition, public health, the prevailing myths, and the importance of scientific thinking. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Here is the li...2020-05-2755 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastAxis of Health: Gut, Microbiome and Brain with Dr. Will BulsiewiczWe’re thrilled that you’re joining us for this exciting conversation with a talented physician, scientist, gastroenterologist, and the author of his newly published fabulous book, Fiber Fueled, our friend Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. "Dr. B" has all the degrees, awards and honors that you could hope for, but more importantly his courageous and comprehensive approach to Gastroenterology is going to open up your eyes to a beautiful interconnected world of the micro biome, the gut, and even the brain. He went to med school at Georgetown University, trained in medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and in gastroenterology at Universit...2020-05-141h 25The Brain Health Revolution PodcastPlant-based Life As a Family: The Life, The Love and The ScienceIn this episode, we are excited to share our conversation with our kids, Alex and Sophia Sherzai, also known as The Science Kids, about living a plant based life, its challenges, its benefits, the science behind it, and how they think this is more than just healthy living - it’s something that could determine the fate of this beautiful planet. We bring our kids into this conversation because it felt right to have them speak for themselves and share their voice. We don’t believe in keeping it in an article or a book and would like to make...2020-04-221h 03The Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe Devastating Effect of Gender Bias in Healthcare - Challenges and SolutionsIn episode # 12, we discuss one of the most important issues in the field of medicine - gender bias in healthcare - which has become an epidemic. Women’s diseases are often missed, misdiagnosed or remains a total mystery. There are tremendous knowledge gaps that are filled with hysteria narratives. Women are more likely to be labeled as “difficult”, “hysterical”, and “hypochondriacs” compared to men presenting with the same diseases. This has major negative consequences for both medical practice and the health of women. Join us as we reveal the profound effect of this bias across multiple diseases and their terrifying conse...2020-03-1152 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastA Transformative Leader Revolutionizing Healthcare - Brooklyn Borough President Eric AdamsIn this episode, we sat down with Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, a dynamic leader and a luminary who is changing healthcare as we know it. He previously served three terms in the New York State Senate and 22 years in the New York City Police Department. In 2016, after a series of painful symptoms and visual problems, he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He soon learned about the profound effect of food on his health and adopted a whole food, plant-based diet and successfully reversed his diabetes. Since then, he has been a vocal proponent of a plant-based diet and...2020-02-2643 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastMastering Diabetes and Reversing Insulin Resistance - with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta PhD and Robby Barbaro MPHIn this episode, we discuss insulin resistance and energy metabolism in the brain and the rest of the body with brilliant lifestyle experts, Dr. Cyrus Khambatta PhD and Robby Barbaro MPH. Cyrus and Robby are living with Type 1 diabetes, and have been on all kinds of diets and program you can think of to manage their diabetes, and after years of trial and error and studying the evidence, they created the Mastering Diabetes Method to show how you can eat large quantities of carbohydrate-rich whole foods like bananas, potatoes, and quinoa while decreasing blood glucose, oral medication, and insulin...2020-02-121h 15The Brain Health Revolution PodcastGreat Health Starts by Focusing on Good Stress For too long we have been looking at stress in a completely wrong way. In fact a tremendous wealth of research is pointing to a completely revolutionary way to manage stress. And if you wan to change your life, you can’t do anything with nutrition, exercise, or sleep without addressing stress in its true form. Join us as we speak about the anatomy of stress, how it affects every system in the body, and how you can structure your life around good stress. Follow us: Instagram: @teamsherzai Facebook: Team Sherzai Twitter...2019-12-2741 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastChanging the Face of Public Health with Dan BuettnerIn this episode, we sat down with our dear friend, Dan Buettner to speak about wellness, fearlessness, his new book and his revolutionary projects around the world. We discussed promotion of health, prevention of disease and his experience with regards to longevity in the Blue Zones and what he envisions for the world. His new book, the Blue Zones Kitchen is a fantastic collection of recipes straight from the longest living communities. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. You can follow us on social media: Instagram: @teamsherzai Facebook: T...2019-12-0450 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastBuilding Strong Hearts and Minds with Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACCIn this episode, we sat down with our friend and partner in science and clinical translation, Dr. Joel Kahn, a public health leader, a world renowned cardiologist and a true champion of preventive cardiology. He has authored many books and articles and is actively dispersing the message of hope for devastating diseases like heart disease, the number one cause of mortality in the US. He passionately lectures throughout the country about the health benefits of a plant-based diet, inspiring a new generation of thought leaders to think scientifically and critically about the body’s ability to heal itself through pr...2019-11-201h 07The Brain Health Revolution PodcastHow to Differentiate Truth From The Lies That Maintain The Current Model of Sick Care - with Dr. David KatzFriends, We are so excited to present this episode! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. David Katz, a remarkable physician-scientist who has changed the paradigm of our understanding of chronic diseases. His biography is quite extensive and his list of accomplishments are long, and this section would look like a book if we listed them here. He is one of the most prominent science communicators of our times, a thought leader in preventive medicine and health promotion, and has authored multiple books, research articles and textbooks. His latest book, The Truth About Food, is...2019-10-231h 10The Brain Health Revolution PodcastStress Proof Your Life with Dr. Mithu StoroniIn this episode, we a had an amazing conversation with Dr. Mithu Storoni, the author of Stress-Proof. Mithu received her medical degree from the University Cambridge and has published papers across the fields of neuroscience, neurology and neuro-ophthalmology. She is a brilliant scientist trained in eye surgery, has a PhD in Neuro-ophthalmology, and was previously a Clinical Research Fellow at the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London where she studies pupillometry looking at the relationship between the pupillary response and stress! Mithu spent a few years trawling through all the scientific research she could find on...2019-10-091h 21The Brain Health Revolution PodcastScience under attack - the battle between past-protectors and future seekersIn this episode we took on, what we consider, one of the most important challenges of our time - an attack on science, in this case specifically nutrition science, at a time when what we choose to eat can have profound effect on our health, environment and the health of the next generation. We hope you enjoy this episode and continue the conversation. Follow us on social media: Facebook: Team Sherzai Instagram: @teamsherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai2019-09-1253 minThe Brain Health Revolution PodcastAverting the Tsunami of Alzheimer'sIn this episode, we discuss Alzheimer’s disease, genetics, the myths around them, and our evidence-based plan for preserving brain health and preventing disease. We call it the NEURO plan. It’s a personalized, comprehensive plan that will give you the power to not only avoid catastrophic diseases like Dementia and stroke, but to continue to manifest the full capacity of your amazing brain at any age. You will quickly learn that our plan is not based on some gimmick or a vitamin regimen, but relies on behavioral models that have been shown to provide habit pathways that build brai...2019-08-291h 18The Brain Health Revolution PodcastThe WhyWelcome to the first episode of the Brain Health and Beyond Podcast with Ayesha and Dean Sherzai. We are neurologists, scientists, parents, authors and speakers, with a focus on public health and community empowerment. In this podcast, we're going to take a look at the world from a neuroscientific perspective, and explore how we can enhance ourselves and our lives in this complex world. We hope you enjoy our conversations with each other, as well as notable healers, artists, thinkers, and leaders around the world. Thanks for joining us on our quest to achieve better brain health and beyond!2019-07-2352 min
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessDementia and The Alzheimer’s Solution with Team Sherzai – PTP252In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk to Doctors Ayesha and Dean Sherzai, also known as Team Sherzai, about dementia and the Alzheimer’s solution. We have them break down dementia and give us all a better understanding of what brain diseases are plaguing us here in North America. Unsurprisingly, we learn that these diseases are spreading throughout the world just like diabetes and heart disease as the fast food culture migrates. We talk about the ideas around genes, preventing and reversing dementias so people can forget the myths and really understand the facts. Of course, Team Sh...2018-05-2250 min
Optimize Your LifeDr's Dean + Ayesha Sherzai - "We are bringing the message to the brain - the most important organ"A unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai are dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term health and wellness through their work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, with patients, as well as through online writing, videos, and books.
We discuss all things from how millennials are killing science to how healthy eating creates a a healthy brain and ultimately provides you with the best life possible all the way to their parents death inspiring th...2017-11-241h 24