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Mental Health & COVID-19 Questions Answered Aug 20, 2020

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In the fourth and final episode of this week's series on pandemic pandemonium, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen answer some of your most pressing questions about regarding COVID-19 and brain health in general. This episode features such topics as how to boost serotonin, managing OCD disorder during a pandemic, COVID and brain damage, autism/ADHD, and supplements to help boost activity in the frontal lobes.

Does COVID-19 Leave Lingering Effects in the Brain? Aug 19, 2020

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For this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, it's Brain in the News time! Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen take a look at some of the cutting edge brain health topics in order to help keep you informed of the latest in brain science and research. This week's episode features topics such as COVID's impact on the nervous system, virus-induced microclotting, connections between unemployment and addictions, and a breakthrough new nasal spray for treating patients with suicidal thoughts.

How to Make the Most of Quarantine Aug 18, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our society as a whole, but it has also drastically changed how people are spending their time. Generally, people are eating more unhealthy food, spending more time on the couch, and becoming more burdened with brain health issues like ADD, anxiety, and depression. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen give you some ideas to make your daily life more productive, more satisfying, and healthier.

Schools Reopening & Anxiety: What To Do Aug 17, 2020

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Anxiety levels in the US had been experiencing a dramatic rise even before the pandemic hit, but once coronavirus came into the picture they skyrocketed. Some have been able to keep their thoughts under control over the summer, but now that the school year is approaching, things are definitely getting interesting. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss how September is likely to change people's anxiety levels, as well as some practical tips they can use to keep calm and collected.

The Anti-Alzheimer's Diet, with Dr. Dale Bredesen Aug 13, 2020

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One of the best ways to keep Alzheimer's disease (or any type of cognitive decline) at bay is to take charge of what you put in your body. Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen both have always said that "food is medicine or it's poison", and this notion is especially true when it comes to preventing cognitive decline. In this fourth and final episode with "The End of Alzheimer's Program" author Dr. Dale Bredesen, he and the Amens break down exactly what you should be eating to decimate your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.

The 5 Different Types of Alzheimer's Disease, with Dr. Dale Bredesen Aug 12, 2020

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Like most brain health diagnoses, Alzheimer's disease is not just one thing. In fact, this week's guest Dr. Dale Bredesen has identified 5 major subtypes for Alzheimer's disease, and they all have different causes and different treatment recommendations. In the third episode of a series with Dr. Bredesen, he defines the characteristics of each of these subtypes and identifies how and why they manifest in the brain.

Inflammation & Alzheimer's: What's The Connection with Dr. Dale Bredesen Aug 11, 2020

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A recent shift in treating patients with cognitive decline diagnoses such as Dementia and Alzheimer's disease has been to focus more on the underlying factors that increase your risk and less on its symptoms. Perhaps the most common of these underlying factors is inflammation. In the second episode of a series with Dr. Dale Bredesen, he and the Amens explore the connection between inflammation and your brain, and why you should be checking and tracking your inflammatory markers.

Why Traditional Alzheimer's Treatment Got it All Wrong , with Dr. Dale Bredesen Aug 10, 2020

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When it comes to treating patients for cognitive decline, the traditional model has for many years been focused on the removal of beta amyloid plaques, which has done nothing to address symptoms of cognitive decline. Dr. Dale Bredesen believes that the plaques are actually the brain's protective response to injury. In this first episode in a series with "The End of Alzheimer's Program" author, he and the Amens discuss how a revolutionary shift in treating patients with cognitive decline has radically changed lives.

The Future of Stem Cell Therapy, with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys Aug 06, 2020

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Stopping inflammation, anti-aging, and reversing menopause (!?) These are some of the potentials being explored and realized in the world of stem cell therapy, and because Brain Warriors stay informed on the cutting edge of science, this information gives us clues as to what's possible now and what will be in the future. This episode, the last in a series with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys, illustrates many of the implications regarding the use of stem cells for achieving human potential.

For more on Dr. Todd Ovokaitys, visit his page at:

http://drtoddo.com/

Stem Cells: Separating Fact from Fiction, with Dr. Todd Ovokaitys Aug 05, 2020

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The conversation surrounding stem cell research and treatment can get muddled and confusing. Some say it's a miracle cure while others say it's not viable or practical as a treatment method. So what's real and what's just hype? In this episode, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are again joined by stem cell research scientist Dr. Todd Ovokaitys to shed some light on the truth about stem cells, how they are implemented to repair the body, and how they really work to rejuvenate ailing body systems.

For more on Dr. Todd Ovokaitys, visit his page at:

http://drtoddo.com/