561: How to Future-Proof Your Brain and Stay Sharp at Any Age | Tommy Wood, PhD

The podcast explores strategies for future-proofing brain health and preventing cognitive decline with Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist and performance expert. Challenging the notion of inevitable cognitive decline with age, the discussion emphasizes that a significant proportion of dementia cases are preventable through lifestyle interventions. The core of the discussion revolves around Wood's "3S model," which includes stimulus (cognitive activity), supply (blood flow and nutrients), and support (sleep and adaptive processes). The conversation highlights the importance of energy availability for brain reserve, the benefits of high-intensity interval training and resistance training, and the potential of coordinative exercises like dancing and jiu-jitsu for cognitive function. The role of creatine as a brain health supplement is also explored.