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Holistic Lifestyle Tips to Supercharge and Protect Your Brain Health with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Mar 2, 2026
Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neuroscientist and author focused on brain health and neuroplasticity, shares practical, holistic strategies. He explores types of intelligence and how practice builds skill. He addresses memory, trauma, Alzheimer's risk versus lifestyle, and how body systems support the brain. He outlines core habits like exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress reduction, and brain training.
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INSIGHT

Cortex And Hippocampus Drive Learnable Intelligence

  • Cortex and hippocampus together mediate higher cognition and any skill (reading, music, conversation) can be learned by strengthening these areas.
  • Innate talent biases initial ease, but intensive practice (e.g., 10,000 hours) builds equivalent cortical networks.
ADVICE

Actively Build A Brain Reserve Daily

  • Build a balanced 'brain reserve' by practicing memory, attention, and processing speed across varied activities.
  • Try faster reading, learn new recipes, and play new games to grow synapses and enlarge relevant brain regions.
ADVICE

Start Learning Now Embrace Productive Frustration

  • Start learning at any age — expect frustration as the moment new synapses form and persist through repeated practice.
  • Enjoy manageable challenge: enough to be frustrated but not overwhelmed, like weight training for the brain.
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