239. Social (Media) Breakdown: How Our Digital Lives Impact Mental Health and Daily Practices to Change Your Brain With Dr. Daniel Amen

Nov 7, 2023 · 51m 2s

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In this episode, Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss brain and neurological health. Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, award-winning...

In this episode, Dr. Axe is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss brain and neurological health. Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, 17-time bestselling author, and in-demand speaker. He's Founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, which holds the world’s largest database of functional brain scans relating to behavior. He's also the lead researcher on a landmark brain imaging and rehabilitation study on pro football players. His newest book is: Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships.

Topics discussed in this episode:
01:46 Phone snubbing and brain health.
06:16 The dangers of marijuana.
09:53 Top 10 reasons for mental health issues.
14:27 Impact of COVID on the brain.
17:41 Mental health and antidepressants.
23:02 Lack of attention damaging children.
25:17 Living in an ADD society.
32:41 Low blood flow and brain.
35:11 Blood flow and brain health.
38:12 Psilocybin and microdosing mushrooms.
43:40 Nutritional IVs and their benefits.
47:41 Mental health during COVID.
50:17 Brain health recommendations.

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