High Performance Health Podcasts -470
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp to 100, Even If You Have the Alzheimer’s Gene | Dr Dale Bredesen
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Angela also opens up about her own genetic risk and experience caring for her mum with Alzheimer’s. They explore why cognitive decline is not inevitable and how Dr. Bredesen’s new book, The Ageless Brain, is putting the power back into your hands.
Description
If you’re worried about memory loss or have a family history of Alzheimer’s, this episode is a must-listen. Angela sits down with world-renowned neurologist and author Dr. Dale Bredesen to unpack the groundbreaking science behind Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal—even if you carry the APOE4 gene. With over 30 years of research, Dr. Bredesen shares how to optimise your brain health through metabolic flexibility, inflammation control, and personalised interventions.
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Angela also opens up about her own genetic risk and experience caring for her mum with Alzheimer’s. They explore why cognitive decline is not inevitable and how Dr. Bredesen’s new book, The Ageless Brain, is putting the power back into your hands. Whether you're 35 or 75, the steps to preserve your cognition start now—and the tools have never been more accessible.
Key Takeaways
Timestamps and Key Topics
0:00 – Introduction
6:48 – Pathogens, toxins, and the real cause of Alzheimer’s
13:32 – Menopause, oestrogen, and female brain vulnerability
24:05 – Judy’s story: reversing cognitive decline for 13+ years
32:18 – Most common risky behaviours for brain degeneration
42:21 – Best exercises for insulin sensitivity and cognition
51:10 – Supplements that protect brain structure & function
54:22 – How to use The Ageless Brain as a practical guide
58:45 – Final thoughts + where to learn more from Dr. Bredesen
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About the Guest
Dale Bredesen, M.D. is an expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. He is a graduate of Caltech, and received his MD from Duke University Medical Center. His career has included serving as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and served as a NIH Postdoctoral Fellow. His faculty position included working at UCSF, UCLA, and the University of California, San Diego. He was the director of the Program on Aging at the Burnham Institute. He was the founding President and CEO of the Buck Institute. He has developed a new therapeutic approach to treating Alzheimer's disease. He is the author of The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.
Dr Dale Bredesen’s latest book: The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime - https://amzn.eu/d/gdrjKQm
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A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.
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