How to prevent & reverse dementia: Psychiatrist Kat Toups, M.D. | mbg Podcast

Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Kat Toups, M.D., a functional medicine psychiatrist. “Retirement is actually considered a risk factor for dementia," she says. In this episode, Kat and Jason discuss daily tips to prevent cognitive decline, plus: 0:00-0:15 Intro 0:15-5:43 Kat’s personal brain health journey 5:43-8:37 Why dementia is not a death sentence 8:37-14:03 Reasons why dementia happens 14:03-20:03 The link between oral health & Alzheimer’s 20:03-25:23 The optimal diet to prevent cognitive decline 25:23-27:11 Why the medical community has resisted lifestyle interventions 27:11-34:27 How to meditate & exercise to prevent dementia 34:27-37:22 How the amyloid hypothesis leads us astray 37:22-38:34 How dancing can reduce cognitive decline 38:34-39:44 How to train your brain & stay sharp as you age 39:44-43:47 Kat’s top daily tips to prevent cognitive decline 43:47-49:07 The link between hearing loss & dementia 49:07-51:48 How hormone therapy can enhance your brain health 51:48-57:12 How to detox your brain from heavy metals 57:12-58:31 How to test your toxins We hope you enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. #mindbodygreen #podcastvideo ABOUT mbg: mindbodygreen. One word. Here you’ll find a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together, because we believe that these pillars of health are all interconnected. Our values: - Science & Research - Committed to the whole you - Quality Sourced You can check us out here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/​ Follow us on Social - @mindbodygreen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodygreen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodygreen Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindbodygreen Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindbodygreen/