Passion Struck with John R. Miles Regrow Your Hippocampus: The Science of an Invincible Brain | Dr. Majid Fotuhi – EP 764
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May 7, 2026 
Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, Johns Hopkins adjunct professor and author of The Invincible Brain, shares breakthroughs in neuroplasticity and dementia prevention. He covers reversible brain atrophy, the Five Pillars of brain health in practical terms, why exercise and sleep matter, how stress and vascular issues differ from neurodegeneration, and the protective power of purpose.
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Treat Depression Before Labeling Dementia
- Treat suspected depression first when memory problems coexist because depression can mimic or worsen dementia.
- Majid reports many patients improved on antidepressants or CBT, sometimes reversing apparent Alzheimer's symptoms.
Alzheimer Incidence Is Not Fixed And Has Fallen In Some Places
- Incidence rates of Alzheimer's have been declining in some countries, so statistics can be misleadingly fatalistic.
- Fotuhi cites Sweden/Nordic drops and a 13% decline in Framingham's annual new cases as evidence lifestyle shifts matter.
Patient Won $100 Bet By Regaining Memory
- Majid recalls a 60s patient who bet him $100 he wouldn't improve, then returned five weeks later having memorized 100 words.
- The patient insisted Majid accept the money, later spent on staff food, illustrating rapid measurable gains in 12-week programs.
