Can exercise prevent brain decline? Leading neurologist, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, joins us to reveal how neuroplasticity and improving your VO2 max can actually prevent Alzheimer’s. Discover how to boost brain performance and sharpen cognitive function through simple habits. This episode breaks down why stress and junk food might be shrinking your brain and the 5 simple pillars of brain health everyone can use to prevent it. He shares practical ways to improve memory, focus, and longevity, plus how small daily habits compound over time. If you want better energy, sharper thinking, and long-term brain health, this episode is for you. (00:00) Intro (01:54) What is a Healthy Brain? (04:19) Exercise For a Brain Healthy (10:14) Why Brain Decline Isn’t Inevitable (12:01) How VO₂ Max Affects the Hippocampus (15:10) The Impact of Stress on the Brain (17:44) Ketone Ad (18:57) Formula for Managing Stress (24:57) The Impact of Negative Thoughts (32:48) Dr. Fotuhi’s Breathing Technique for Reducing Stress (36:11) David Ad (37:18) Birch Ad (38:18) The Importance of Challenging The Brain (43:36) The Impact of Diet on Brain Health (48:58) Changing Your Brain in 12 Weeks (53:26) Supplements and Brain Health (57:58) Kristen Takeaways Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Dr Majid Fotuhi here: https://www.instagram.com/dr_fotuhi/?hl=en  https://www.youtube.com/drfotuhi  https://drfotuhi.com/ Sponsored by: KETONE - Visit https://ketone.com/LINE for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—or find Ketone-IQ at Target stores nationwide and get your first shot free! David Protein - https://DavidProtein.com/LINE  Birch - https://birchliving.com/KRISTEN for 20%+ off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices