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A doctor and neurologist's staple routines for longevity: 'To protect the brain, you have to protect the rest of the body'
Keeping your brain healthy requires a holistic approach, says neurologist and longevity expert Dr. David Dodick. Here are his practices for optimal health.
TL;DR
- Dr. David Dodick, a neurologist, now focuses on longevity and preventive care, believing in optimizing health to prevent diseases like dementia and cancer.
- His wellness routine includes prioritizing sleep, engaging in at least 150 minutes of zone-two exercise weekly, daily aerobic exercise, interval sprinting, and resistance training.
- Cognitive health is maintained through learning new skills, combining motor and cognitive activities, and stress management techniques like meditation and biofeedback.
- Dodick follows a MIND diet, rich in legumes, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and olive oil, while avoiding ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol.
- Maintaining social fitness is crucial, involving daily engagement with family and friends through calls, walks, and social outings.
- He is currently reading "Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity" and "The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence."