The Invincible Brain: How to Protect Memory and Lower Alzheimer’s Risk with Dr. Majid Fotuhi EP 188

Key Links Dr. Majid Fotuhi’s Website (NeuroGrow Brain Fitness Program) is HERE Dr. Fotuhi’s book, The Invincible Brain (Amazon) is HERE Dr. Fotuhi’s TED Talk is HERE Documentary referenced in this episode — Monster in the Mind (IMDb) is HERE In this episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi for a powerful, hopeful, and deeply practical conversation about brain health, memory, and what we can do right now to protect cognitive function as we age. This episode is part of my Road to 70 series, where each month I talk with a trusted expert about one key area of healthy aging to help me—and all of us—get ready for the next decade. Dr. Fotuhi’s new book, The Invincible Brain, is based on his highly regarded brain health program, and this conversation is packed with the kind of clear, science-backed information so many of us need—especially if Alzheimer’s or dementia runs in the family. We talk about what’s actually driving cognitive decline (and why it’s often not just one thing), what the latest biomarker testing can and cannot tell us, and why lifestyle changes are far more powerful than most people realize. One of my favorite takeaways from Dr. Fotuhi is this: “Our brain is more invincible than we think. Decline can be slowed and even reversed.” If you’ve ever worried about brain fog, memory slips, menopause-related cognitive changes, or the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, this is an episode you’ll want to hear all the way through. What you’ll learn in this episode Why Dr. Fotuhi says the brain is far more resilient and adaptable than most people think The biggest myths about aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s risk How menopause can affect memory and cognition—and what women should understand Why Alzheimer’s is often a “soup of abnormalities,” not one simple disease process The difference between genetics and epigenetics (and why family history is not destiny) What the newest blood biomarker tests can reveal—and their limitations What a proper, proactive brain-health workup should include Dr. Fotuhi’s five pillars of brain health: exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and brain training Practical first steps you can take now to protect your brain and lower your risk over time This is one of the most important AGE BETTER conversations I’ve had on the show, and I’m so glad to share it with you. If this episode helps you, please share it with a friend or family member who needs to hear it. And as always, I’d love to hear from you—send me your ideas for future episodes at [e-mail] and connect with me on social media.