What You Must Know to Fight Dementia
Update: 2024-08-28
Description
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health with Max Lugavere and Chris Newhard. You’ll hear us discuss:
- The inspiration behind Little Empty Boxes
- Myths and truths about dementia
- Why by 2050 150 million people will have Alzheimer's
- What really causes brain damage
- Why there’s no one-size-fits-all diet for brain health
- How building muscle increases longevity and brain health
Max is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He wrote the Genius trilogy, which includes Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen, and The Genius Life. Max also hosts The Genius Life podcast, a leading health and wellness show in the US, and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS’s Brief but Spectacular.
Chris is a filmmaker from Philadelphia who has built his career as a cinematographer and director. In 2017, he founded Booklight, a production company focused on documentary and narrative work. His diverse experience includes directing music videos for artists like Sia, Maroon 5, and Jessie J.
Chris and Max recently worked together on the Little Empty Boxes documentary, which highlights Max's efforts to slow his mother's (Kathy Lugavare) dementia. The film offers an honest look at Kathy's journey and the challenges Max faces as he does everything he can to support her.
Labs Mentioned:
- Amyloid-Beta Ratio of 42/40
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
- Insulin Resistance
- Glucose Levels
- High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)
- Homocysteine
- Omega-3 Index
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Lipid Panel
Guest Details:
- Max Lugavere’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Books
- The Genius Life Podcast
- Chris Newhard’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X
- Booklight Film Company Website
- Little Empty Boxes Documentary
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
- Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast
Timestamps
54:52 - Where Can You Find Max and Chris?
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