Josh Turknett, MD

Better Brain Fitness with Drs. Josh Turknett and Tommy Wood

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Hosted by Drs. Josh Turknett and Tommy Wood, Better Brain Fitness explores the frontiers of how to keep our brain fit and healthy, so that we can perform at our best and do the things that we love for as long as possible.

Author

Josh Turknett, MD

Category

Science

Podcast website

brainjo.academy

Latest episode

Jun 3, 2026

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Episodes

46: How Do I Know if a Ketogenic Diet Safe for Me? 26.03.2024

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to  brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fitness . To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to brainjo.academy .  Intro and Outro music composed and...

45: Are Trump And Biden Mentally Fit For Office? The Brain Docs Weigh In. 09.03.2024

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to  brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fitness . To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to brainjo.academy .  Intro and Outro music composed and...

44: Can "The Little Blue Pill" Help Prevent Alzheimer's? 23.02.2024

Click here to read the primary paper discussed in this episode (" Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Men With Erectile Dysfunction and the Risk of Alzheimer Disease ") To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to  brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbra...

43: Do cold sores cause Alzheimer's? 16.02.2024

What's the research say on the link between cold sores and Alzheimer's? And for those who get cold sores, is there anything that should be done to minimize the risk?  To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to  brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Better Brain Fitness newsletter and get our Guide and Checklist to essential blood tests and nutrients, go to: betterbrain.fi...

42: What blood tests should you monitor for brain health? 30.01.2024

Click here subscribe to the newsletter and get the Blood Tests and Nutrients for Brain Health guide and checklist sent directly to you. To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness with neuroscience-based musical instruction, head to  brainjo.academy .  Intro and Outro music composed and produced by Julie...

41: Is It Harder To Learn A Language As An Adult? 13.01.2024

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

40: Can Specific Exercises Boost Cognitive Performance? 02.01.2024

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

39: What does Dr. T's brain fitness program look like? 22.12.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

38: Does sauna help prevent Alzheimer's? 01.12.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

37: Survival of the Kindest: The real story of human evolution 24.11.2023

On today's episode with have the incredible Dr. Julian Abel to talk with us about the critical role of relationships, kindness, and compassion in human health.  Links and Resources: " Creating Compassionate Communities and Promoting Health " edition of the Lifestyle Medicine journal Compassionate Communities UK The Compassion Project , by Julian Abel " Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation " -...

36: What's the long term impact of medications on the brain? 14.11.2023

Click here to view The Quadrant Model diagram , and learn more about it.  To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to  brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainj...

35: How does sugar contribute to Alzheimer's disease? 03.11.2023

Click here to check out the paper "Could Alzheimer's disease be a maladaptation of an evolutionary survival pathway mediated by intracerebral fructose and uric acid metabolism?" To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and heal...

34: Can you walk too much? 24.10.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

33: What Kind of Dancing is Good for the Brain? 13.10.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

32: A Surprising Link Between Muscle Mass, Strength, and Cognitive Function. 29.09.2023

To view the paper discussed in this episode, click here .  To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connec...

31: Can Smells Improve Memory? 22.09.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

30: What Should Your Homocysteine Level Be (and why it matters)? 13.09.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

29: How To Build Cognitive Resilience 29.08.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

28: The connection between cognitive activity, brain pathology, and Alzheimer's. 18.08.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

27: Is A Ketogenic Diet Harmful Over The Long Term? 11.08.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

26: What Kind Of Music Stimulates The Brain The Most? 28.07.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

25: What Food Treats Should You Avoid? 21.07.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

24: How Much Skill Is Enough To Prevent Cognitive Decline? 14.07.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

23: Can You Recover From A Concussion? And Should Heading In Soccer Be Banned?? 07.07.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to brainjo.academy/question . To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with our recommended products, books, tools, and other resources for doing so, go to: brainjo.academy/connection To learn more about how you can boost brain fitness wi...

22: The Challenge of Systems-Thinking and the Failures of Reductionism 30.06.2023

To submit a question for us to answer on the podcast, go to  brainjo.academy/question . Click to listen to Tommy Wood's guest appearance on the Reason & Well-being podcast Click to listen to Dr. Tommy Wood's appearance on The Drive, by Peter Attia To subscribe to The Brainjo Connection, a free, twice-monthly newsletter about the latest science of how to keep the brain fit and healthy, along with o...

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