May 2025 Episodes

Stronger, Sharper, Longer: The Brain-Boosting Power of Muscle
May 5, 2025
Strength isn’t just for looks—it’s protection for your brain, body, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen reveal why building muscle is one of the best ways to prevent dementia, depression, and frailty. Learn how strength training boosts memory, mood, and focus—and why it’s your body’s insurance policy against life’s unexpected setbacks. Tana shares her personal story of trauma and healing through fitness, and the science behind real brain-healthy enhancers like creatine, protein, and sleep. Whether you’re recovering from injury or just want to stay sharp, this episode will inspire you to get stronger—inside and out.
00:00 Intro
01:10 The Connection Between the Physical Strength & the Brain
03:56 Clearing the Cobwebs
06:31 What Robs Your Strength?
08:21 Strength Enhancing Fakers
13:38 Healthy Ways to Build Strength
14:06 Sponsor
14:46 Diet & Lifestyle
16:37 Creatine
23:01 Brain & Body Reserve
27:07 Wrap Up
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