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Keep Sharp Build a Better Brain at Any Age

Sanjay Gupta M.D.

Keep your brain young, healthy, and sharp with this science-driven guide to protecting your mind from decline by neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our minds sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globetrotting neurosurg...

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10% Happier with Dan Harris

The podcast extensively discussed this book, which outlines five pillars of brain health. The five pillars were described in detail, including how movement, discovery, relaxation, nourishment, and connection affect brain health.

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It's called Keep Sharp and it's really something that I think is of universal interest which is how do we maintain brain health for as long as possible and you have this very handy sort of five pillar...

— Episode: Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The 5 Pillars Of Bra...

Episode: Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The 5 Pillars Of Brain Health

The podcast extensively discussed this book, which outlines five pillars of brain health. The five pillars were described in detail, including how movement, discovery, relaxation, nourishment, and connection affect brain health.

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It's called Keep Sharp and it's really something that I think is of universal interest which is how do we maintain brain health for as long as possible and you have this very handy sort of five pillars, five ways that we can think about keeping our brains healthy.

The first is to move your body.

We talk about his origin story, how he got interested in the brain in the first place, the mysteries of consciousness, how you can grow new brain cells. We talk about key skills for challenging your brain.

Chasing Life

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Chasing Life

The book was highlighted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who discussed its core advice about keeping the brain active through new experiences, regular exercise, social connection, attention to memory encoding, and proper nutrition, and it was also referenced by Robert Sapolsky. Across the episodes, the hosts presented the title as a practical guide for maintaining brain health and mitigating stress effects. The overall tone was supportive and encouraging, positioning the book as a useful resource for listeners.

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Episode: Answering Your Burning Questions About The Brain

The book emphasizes the importance of keeping your brain active and suggests things like trying new things, exercising regularly, and connecting with others to maintain brain health.

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And I talk a lot about this in my book, Keep Sharp.

Episode: What Memories Are Made Of

The book's author, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, discussed the role of attention in memory, highlighting that forgetting can sometimes stem from a failure to initially encode the memory due to distractions or inattention. It was mentioned in relation to memory and attention.

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I had worked on this book called Keep Sharp for some time, and the role of attention was something that really struck me.

And tip five, eat well. Don't forget how to nourish yourself. If you remember my conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo from last season, there is a strong connection between your diet and your brain health.

Episode: This Is Your Brain on Stress

In his new book, Professor Sapolsky discusses strategies to alleviate stress and its effects on the brain, including deep breathing, forest bathing, engaging in creative activities and practicing gratitude.

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Well, I talk about this a bit in my new book. It's called Keep Sharp, Build a Better Brain at Any Age.

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