4 Experts Share Tips to Boost Brain Health, Focus, and Thinking

Dave Asprey

Jul 23, 2024

Episode description

In this special episode of The Human Upgrade, you will gain insights from four experts on brain health, memory, attention, and cognitive enhancement.

Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, discusses the importance of daily practices for brain and mental health. He shares strategies to improve brain function and prevent cognitive decline.

Jim Kwik, a brain coach and memory expert, talks about physical and mental exercises that boost brain performance. He offers tips on how to improve reading, memory, and focus, and highlights the benefits of both fiction and nonfiction reading.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist and professor, explains the difference between top-down and bottom-up attention. He introduces Endeavor Rx, a video game approved by the FDA to improve attention in children with ADHD and shares how it can benefit adults as well.

Dr. Patrick Porter, an expert in brain fitness and neurogenesis, discusses the BrainTap technology. He explains how it can enhance cognitive function, reduce stress, and improve sleep through guided meditation and light therapy.

Tune in to this episode to learn practical tips and expert advice on optimizing brain health, improving memory, and enhancing attention for better cognitive performance.

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Dr. Daniel Amen: https://youtu.be/ri7-Ou6VvSI
Jim Kwik: https://youtu.be/QCt2XHJkt2Y
Dr. Adam Gazzaley: https://youtu.be/H9QT7bKFgmM
Dr. Patrick Porter: https://youtu.be/o8B4XrueQlc

Timestamps:

00:00:07 - Introduction by Dave Asprey
00:00:10 - Dr. Daniel Amen on Brain Health Practices
00:10:04 - Jim Kwik on Physical and Mental Exercise
00:12:28 - Jim Kwik on Reading and Brain Exercises
00:18:22 - Jim Kwik on Sleep and Productivity
00:30:26 - Dr. Adam Gazzaley on Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Attention
00:40:02 - Dr. Adam Gazzaley on Endeavor Rx and Attention Improvement
00:46:51 - Dr. Patrick Porter on Neurogenesis and Brain Fitness
00:58:51 - Dr. Patrick Porter on BrainTap and Cognitive Enhancement

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Utilize EndeavorRx video game as a treatment for ADHD

The FDA has approved a video game called EndeavorRx as a prescription medical device for treating ADHD, and an over-the-counter version is now available for adults.

#ADHD

#device

Prime your brain for neurogenesis with fasting and BrainTap

You can amplify brain training by first priming the brain for neurogenesis with things like fasting or specific supplements, and then using a tool like BrainTap to direct that growth.

#fasting

#neuroplasticity

Read fiction to enhance emotional intelligence and empathy

Reading fiction, unlike non-fiction, primarily builds your emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy by allowing you to learn through imagination and seeing different points of view.

#emotion

#empathy

Implement 'hell yes or no' filter to safeguard your time and energy

To protect your time and energy, adopt a binary 'hell yes or no' filter for commitments, because saying 'yes' to something means saying 'no' to yourself.

#energy

#resilience

Restore and protect endothelial glycocalyx with Arteriosil HP

The product Arteriosil HP is designed to restore and protect the endothelial glycocalyx, the ultra-thin lining of your 60,000 miles of blood vessels.

#endothelial

#glycocalyx

Identify your brain animal type to enhance learning and communication

A cognitive typing system categorizes people as Cheetahs (action), Owls (logic), Dolphins (creativity), or Elephants (empathy) to personalize learning and communication styles.

#cognition

#personal-growth

Try Zbiotics to alleviate hangover symptoms

Zbiotics is a genetically engineered probiotic drink that produces an enzyme to break down aldehyde, the toxic byproduct of alcohol that makes you feel bad the next day.

#hangover

#probiotics

Utilize SPECT scans to assess mitochondrial function

The SPECT brain scan is not just measuring blood flow but is also a direct measure of mitochondrial function, as nearly half of its tracer is taken up by mitochondria.

#mitochondria

#testing

Beware anesthesia's hidden dementia risk during procedures

General anesthesia, especially for long vascular procedures, is linked to a higher incidence of dementia, a risk that is often not disclosed on consent forms.