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Dr. Daniel Amen On Brain Health & Function, How To Guard Against Mental Health Disorders, & Practices We Can Utilize To Continue To Have Optimal Brain Function

Jul 19, 2021
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INSIGHT

Alcohol's Harmful Brain Effects

  • Alcohol decreases blood flow and activity in the brain, causing impaired judgment and cognitive function.
  • Drinking more heavily exponentially worsens brain health and increases risky behaviors like domestic violence.
ADVICE

Support Brain Despite Alcohol

  • If you drink, eat healthy food first and keep a clean diet to support your brain.
  • Supplement with vitamins, fish oil, and maintain proper sleep to counteract some negative effects of alcohol.
INSIGHT

Marijuana Accelerates Brain Aging

  • Marijuana causes brain aging worse than alcohol and nicotine with lower brain activity.
  • Teen marijuana use drastically raises risks of psychosis, anxiety, depression, and suicide later.
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