<p>Dr Tommy Wood is a leading authority on neurodegenerative disease, cognitive health and decline, and related lifestyle interventions. Tommy has a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience.</p><p><br></p><p>I believe every guest and episode are excellent, but this episode and topic are off the charts for importance and valuable information. Everyone should care about their long term cognitive health and independence, and that of your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>Tommy shares his expertise about:</p><p><br></p><p>How we can decrease the long term risks of dementia</p><p><br></p><p>What’s within and what’s beyond your control</p><p><br></p><p>Why our idea of retirement may be a terrible idea</p><p><br></p><p>Is there a better way to retire</p><p><br></p><p>What is “headroom” and why does it matter for long term cognitive health</p><p><br></p><p>How important is physical activity for reducing risk of cognitive decline and does the type or intensity matter</p><p><br></p><p>Does bodyweight matter for long term neurodegenerative decline risk</p><p><br></p><p>What metabolic health factors and lifestyle diseases contribute to dementia risk</p><p><br></p><p>Is there a sweet spot for overall energy consumption and cognitive health</p><p><br></p><p>What role can nutrition play in cognitive health</p><p><br></p><p>Are video games beneficial in cognitive decline prevention</p><p><br></p><p>How dancing may be potent for prevention</p><p><br></p><p>And a ton more</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @drtommywood</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>01:15 Video Games And Brain Health</p><p>04:15 Cognitive Headroom Explained</p><p>07:57 Gaming Context Matters</p><p>09:59 Cognitive Reserve And Education</p><p>12:24 Learning Beyond School</p><p>15:19 Three S Brain Model</p><p>20:17 Uncontrollable Risk Factors</p><p>22:54 Genetics And APOE4</p><p>27:08 Family History And Lifestyle</p><p>28:23 Exercise Type And Intensity</p><p>29:03 Movement Minimums</p><p>29:46 Walking Grows Hippocampus</p><p>30:41 HIIT And Lactate</p><p>32:37 Lifting For White Matter</p><p>33:40 Dancing And Open Skills</p><p>36:18 Falls Illness And Decline</p><p>39:43 Retirement Brain Risk</p><p>45:04 Weight And Metabolic Health</p><p>46:35 GLP1s And Dementia</p><p>49:22 Key Brain Nutrients</p><p>52:17 Wrap Up And Book Plug</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this episode helped you think differently about long-term brain health, you can support the show by:</p><p><br></p><p>• Subscribing and checking out more episodes</p><p>• Sharing it on social media (tag me — I’ll respond)</p><p>• Sending it to someone you care about</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW ANDREW COATES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness</p><p>https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PARTNERS AND RESOURCES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>RP Strength App (use code COATESRP)</p><p>https://www.rpstrength.com/coates</p><p><br></p><p>Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)</p><p>https://justbitememeals.com</p><p><br></p><p>MacrosFirst – FREE Premium Trial</p><p>Download MacrosFirst and during setup select: ANDREW</p><p><br></p><p>KNKG Bags (15% off)</p><p>https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676</p><p><br></p><p>Versa Gripps</p><p>https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates</p><p><br></p><p>TRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trial</p><p>https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree</p><p><br></p><p>Reply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]</p><p>) and let them know Andrew sent you</p>