# 809 Tips to Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy with Guest Dr. John Medina
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Release Date: 12/20/2017
#1192: MM- Being Social and Living Longer
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How much “social capital” have you raised? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. We all need friends, the call at 3am type of friends that you can trust and count on. Research shows that people who have raised significant social capital will have less disease and live longer. I’m not talking about being friends on social media, but rather real connections where you spend time together laughing, talking, and doing activities. After all, we’re social creatures. If you’re not socializing enough, make strides to change that. More friends does equal a longer life!...
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#1191: MM- The "Golden Girl" Effect
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Are you over 65 and living alone? There’s a new trend that some are calling the Gold Girl effect. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Many older people are downsizing but can’t afford expensive retirement communities. With all the research showing socialization is the key to a longer and healthier life, many seniors are turning to roommate situation. In fact, it’s estimated that by the year 2035, the 65 and older population will make up 80% of all renters. If you’re thinking of reliving those college roommate days long after retirement, my suggestion is to...
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#1190: MM- Trans Fats and Dementia
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What’s the link between trans fats and dementia? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. New research from Kyushu University suggests that consuming trans fats can increase a person’s chance of developing dementia. The study spanned 10 years and researchers found that participants with the highest level of trans fats in their blood work were 52% more likely to develop dementia. You may be thinking, “weren’t artificial trans fats banned in the US?” They were….to an extent. In 2018 the FDA did ban artificial trans fats, but a...
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#1189: MM- Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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Fall is here. Are you getting enough Vitamin D? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Vitamin D is absorbed through sunlight and certain foods and is necessary for bone and heart health. Without it, the body can’t absorb calcium. Due to a lack of sunlight, Vitamin D deficiency peaks during Fall and Winter. Being deficient can cause symptoms like fatigue, back pain, depression, and hair loss. Having a deficiency can even increase the chance of developing Rickets, childhood asthma, and certain types of cancers. Talk to your doctor if...
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#1188: MM- Eating Before or After a Workout
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When’s the best time to eat: before or after a workout? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. New research out of Universities of Bath and Birmingham suggests that eating after a workout may be more beneficial than eating before. The researchers studied three different groups. The first group ate breakfast before exercise, the second ate after exercise, and the third group didn’t make any changes. All three groups were given the same meal. The group that ate after exercise burned up to twice as much fat than the group that ate...
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#1187: MM- Adult Learning Differences
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Is it possible for an adult to have an undiagnosed learning difference? The answer is yes. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. There are over five million adults in the US who suffer from a learning difference. And unfortunately, they don’t just “go away”. Adults with learning differences may struggle with things like focus, memory, reading, writing, math, or social anxiety. These symptoms may lesson with proper sleep and diet, but never fully go away. But there is an upside. Most individuals with learning...
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#1186: MM- Avoiding Eye Strain
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Are your eyes telling you it’s time to take a break? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Eye strain can occur after looking at a screen for prolonged periods of time. It can lead to blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches. The American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the 20-20-20 rule. Take a 20 second break every 20 minutes. During those 20 seconds, focus on an object that is at least 20 feet away. Nothing to focus on? Try closing your eyes for 20 seconds. Doing...
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#1185: MM- All About Vitamin A
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What is Vitamin A? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that acts as a hormone to help with organ function and gene expression. Vitamin A deficiencies can cause nighttime blindness, fertility issues, and dry, bumpy skin. There are two types of this vitamin, pro and preformed. Provitamin A is found in orange plant foods. The body stores this as beta-carotene and then converts it into Vitamin A as needed. Because the body only creates what it needs, it’s impossible to overdose on Provitamin A. ...
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#1184: MM- The Keto Diet and Psoriasis
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Do you suffer from psoriasis? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. A new study out of Paracelsus Medical University suggests that a ketogenic, or keto diet, may not be a good idea for people suffering from psoriasis. Most people follow a keto diet for weight loss, but research has that it can also help in protecting against cognitive decline and improving type 2 diabetes symptoms. However, in the study, they found that a keto diet with high amounts of coconut oil can increase skin inflammation. But this only happens when it’s combined...
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#1183: MM- Reducing Risk for Breast Cancer
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Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with breast cancer? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. A close second to skin cancer, breast cancer is one of the most common types diagnosed in women. In fact, roughly 1 in 8 women will be suffer from breast cancer during their lifetime and that number doubles if you have a first-degree relative who has been diagnosed. So, how can you reduce your chances? 85% of diagnosed women don’t have a family history of breast cancer. The cancer is caused by new genetic mutations. Diet and...
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Show Topic: Tips to Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy with Guest Dr. John Medina
Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson
Guest: Dr. John Medina, author of Brain Rules for Aging Well
Segment 1
We all want to protect our brain as we age. So this whole show is designed to give you tips on how to be sure your brain ages well. Later this hour we have on with us a special guest and best-selling author Dr. John Medina to talk about his latest book Brain Rules for Aging Well.
- Our own experience with the change in cognition as we age
- What do we do to keep our brains going strong
- What complaints do patients have – any irrational concerns?
- Memory killers – the top things we see that mess with memory – migraine meds, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, etc.
MUSIC FOR DOC SHOCK (JIM)
THAT MUSIC MEANS IT’S TIME FOR DOC SHOC. A TIME WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING SHOCKING IN THE NEWS OR WE’RE SHOCKED IT MADE THE NEWS.
A new study, led by Danish-based researchers found that hydrochlorothiazide, known to most as HCTZ, actually increases the risk for skin cancer. HCTZ is one of the most commonly prescribed antihypertensive drugs around the world. Turns out, the drug makes the skin more sensitive to the damage of ultraviolet (UV) rays causing an increased risk for skin cancer, specifically an 11% increased risk for skin cancer on the lips.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320270.php
TAKE THE SURVEY!!!! Stay Young America.com Facebook (Stay Young Media Group), website (Stayyoungamerica.com, and iTunes, call us 844-well 100 Follow us on Twitter @StayYoungMedia. When we come back, our special guest Dr. John Medina, author of Brain Rules for Aging Well
Segment 2
About tease – 1 min. – Today’s show is all about keeping your brain young and healthy as you age. We have a very special guest coming up, best-selling author and a developmental molecular biologist, Dr. John Medina, author of Brain Rules for Aging Well
ANDERSON - Immortal minute
Welcome John Medina
- Why did you chose this line of work?
- What was the most surprising thing you came across as you were writing this book?
- How does socializing and friendships impact brain health?
- Why is dancing so good for the aging brain?
- How does our sense of happiness and well-being change as we age?
- How can practicing mindfulness reduce stess? What is the best way to practice mindfulness?
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Segment 3
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Today’s show is all about your brain and we have special guest Dr. John Medina, author or Brain Rules for Aging well
- How can we improve memory?
- How do certain kinds of food, exercise, and sleep affect brain health?
- How can you differentiate between the mild cognitive impairment that comes with aging and the onset of Alzheimer’s? How can people lower the risk of dementia?
- In the book you mention hot-spots of longevity around the world, called “Blue Zones.” What do the people who live in these areas have in common?
- If you had to pick just one piece of advice to give to our audience, what would it be?
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Medical Mania Trivia – Trivia @ 12:40 Joy from Irving, TX
1.) T or F Scientific research has shown that the human brain starts remembering things from the womb—memory begins to work 20 weeks after conception
A. T
2.) Name the two categories of memory that most heathcare providers reference when looking for a diagnosis of some sort
A. Short term/Long Term
3.) Around what era did women start coloring their hair?
A. In 1950, only about 7% of women colored their hair, but in 2015, it was up to about 75%.
4.) What is the fastest growing tissue in the body?
A. Bone Marrow
5.) Skin accounts for what percentage of your total body weight? 2, 15, or 20?
A. 15%
Open discussion
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