Archive - Better Brain Fitness

Unpacking the surprising results from the POINTER trial (Better Brain Fitness LIVE Replay)

A landmark new study on brain health just dropped — and we broke it down in this week’s live episode (don't miss Josh's hot take at the end on the…

13 hrs ago •

Josh Turknett, MD

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Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

23:28

Dr. Wood’s Exciting Announcement!

A stimulating conversation.

Aug 6 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

33:34

How to thrive in an always on world, with Dr. James Hewitt

Cognitive gears, overloaded inboxes, neuroscience myths, and more.

Aug 3 •

Josh Turknett, MD

54:24

Join us live with Dr. James Hewitt tomorrow!

Tomorrow (8/3) at 12p EDT we will be recording a live episode of the Better Brain Fitness podcast on Substack with special guest Dr.

Aug 2 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

July 2025

What are the effects of caffeine on the brain? (Better Brain Fitness Live)

Do the experts have it right?

Jul 23 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

40:26

Better Brain Fitness Live! (Statins, Cholesterol, and Brain Health)

A recording from Better Brain Fitness live

Jul 16 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

55:41

Statins, Cholesterol, and Brain Health: Our Unfiltered Take (Live Tomorrow)

Join us live as we unpack the science and the controversies.

Jul 15 •

Josh Turknett, MD

June 2025

Does red light therapy boost brain health?

Better Brain Fitness podcast live recording!

Jun 26 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

29:43

April 2025

What's REALLY happening with research funding?

Will the promise in Alzheimer's therapy be left unrealized?

Apr 7 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

March 2025

Why Anyone Can (and should!) Play Music

At long last, my book, Anyone Can Play Music, is now available in print, digital, and audio formats!

Mar 28 •

Josh Turknett, MD

February 2025

Can You Improve The Brain's Processing Speed?

In this episode we, tackle a question from listener Anika about whether our brain’s processing speed can be increased, or whether it’s a fixed property…

Feb 15 •

Josh Turknett, MD

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Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

December 2024

Can You Learn More By Napping?

How to leverage sleep science to improve learning.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Josh Turknett, MD

and

Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

22:43

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