Better Brain Fitness

Brain Defenders with Dr. David Perlmutter

The cells that built your brain can also destroy it. But you can control the switch.

6 hrs ago • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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1:01:08

April 2026

Can a Blood Test Predict Alzheimer's?

A new study says a blood test can predict when you'll get Alzheimer's. Here are the details.

Apr 14 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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27:47

March 2026

The Stimulated Mind is out today!

It’s finally here!

Mar 24 • Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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Tommy's Joe Rogan Experience Experience

Behind the scenes of the book tour and the topics that surprise people most

Mar 12 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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29:09

February 2026

An existential crisis for Alzheimer's research?

What a new study comparing living and dead brain tissue means for our understanding of the disease

Feb 28 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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19:24

January 2026

What's Wrong With The New Food Pyramid

Here's our unhinged and unfiltered take!

Jan 13 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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34:11

Video Games That Boost Brain Function

New research shows which games improve cognitive skills

Jan 8 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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31:51

December 2025

Does computerized brain training help?

A recording from Josh Turknett, MD's live video

Dec 26, 2025 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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27:50

November 2025

This Brain Aging Study Is Our New Favorite

Creative activities that make your brain look years younger.

Nov 20, 2025 • Josh Turknett, MD

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23:00

Are Microplastics Causing Dementia?

Unpacking an alarming study, and simple steps that make a big difference.

Nov 4, 2025 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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37:19

October 2025

Hacking the Brain: TMS, Brain-to-Brain Communication, and Predicting Your Cognitive Future

Better Brain Fitness interview with Dr. Andrea Stocco

Oct 28, 2025 • Josh Turknett, MD and Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD

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Why Your Brain Needs Friends (Better Brain Fitness Episode)

A conversation with Dr. Ben Rein.

Oct 8, 2025 • Josh Turknett, MD, Tommy Wood, BM BCh (MD), PhD, and Ben Rein, PhD

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