In this episode, we speak with our dear friend Dr. Howard Jacobson, who is an author, Head Coach at Sick to Fit University; co-founder and Lead Instructor at the WellStart Health Coaching Academy; and host of the increasingly popular Plant Yourself Podcast. Howard believes that we all to some extent know how to live a healthy life, but knowing is not enough. Understanding the mechanism of our behavior is key to fundamental, long-term change. Please listen to this amazing conversation, which we believe is one of the most important conversations we've had on the subject. We're very excited to announce the Brain Health Revolution (BHR), a continuous online program that lets us connect with thousands of people on a daily basis and empower them to incorporate brain health into every facet of their lives. From seminars regarding how to build brain-healthy habits, Live Q&A sessions, NEURO-friendly cooking sessions and check-ins to assess your progress, this is your chance to be a part of a community that is revolutionizing what living a brain-healthy life means. To learn more, please visit Brain Health Revolution Follow Dr. Jacobson: Website: https://plantyourself.com/contact/ Instagram: @askhowie Follow us: https://teamsherzai.com Instagram: @sherzaimd Facebook: Sherzai MD Twitter: @sherzaimd

Brain Health and Beyond with Team Sherzai, MD

Fundamentals of True Habit Change with Dr. Howard Jacobson

Welcome to the Brain Health Revolution Podcast! In this episode, we took a deep dive into the history and steps of FDA approval of the latest Alzheimer's drug, Aducanumab. Developed by the biotechnology company, Biogen, it is the first approved drug that attempts to treat a possible cause of the neurodegenerative disease rather than just the symptoms. But the approval has sparked a contentious debate over whether the drug is effective. Many experts, including an independent panel of neurologists and biostatisticians, advised the FDA that clinical-trial data did not conclusively demonstrate that Aducanumab could slow cognitive decline. Yet patient advocacy groups tout this as a miracle drug and one that provides hope and opens the doors for future therapeutics for this devastating disease.  In this episode, we discuss: - The history of drug development for Alzheimer's - Amyloid and Tau protein targeting - How this drug was presented in 2019, rejected, reapplication by Biogen, its reanalysis data and final approval by FDA on June 7, 2021 - Side effects of the drug  - Price and the economics around the drug - Long term consequences to the field Follow us: https://teamsherzai.com Instagram: @sherzaimd Facebook: Sherzai MD Twitter: @sherzaimd

The New Alzheimer's Drug: Hope or a Massive Failure?

In this episode, we sat down, once again, with our dear friend Dr. David Katz, and explored the personal and public impact of COVID-19, what we learned about the failings of our society in the face of such a formidable opponent, the failings of our system to adapt to such a novel threat, how it changed us as a society, and how do we move forward given the deep divisions and the tremendous losses felt by millions. Dr. David Katz, who is the founder and former director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, the Past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; President and Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative and Founder and CEO of Diet ID, Inc. Dr. Katz's website: https://davidkatzmd.com Twitter: @DrDavidKatz   Follow us on social media: Instagram: @SherzaiMD Facebook: Sherzai MD Twitter: @SherzaiMD

Lessons From The Pandemic With Dr. David Katz

We had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with our friend, Dr. Uma Naidoo to speak about her book, This Is Your Brain On Food, and explore ways to improve our patients' brain health outcomes by guiding them using evidence-based medicine and as importantly, through tasty and healthy foods for their minds. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist and serves as the director of nutritional & lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. But more importantly, she is truly a compassionate physician and a public health advocate. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.  Follow Dr. Naidoo on the web and social media:  Website: https://umanaidoomd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/ Link: 'This Is Your Brain on Food'   Follow us: IG: @sherzaimd Facebook: Sherzai MD YouTube: Sherzai MD Website: https://teamsherzai.com  

Food and Your Mood - with Dr. Uma Naidoo

Friends, as many of you know, Alzheimer's prevention is personal to us. In our very first meeting, we connected over the shared loss of our grandparents to dementia and since then we have dedicated our lives to combating neurodegenerative diseases. This put us on-the-ground in communities around the nation. We saw family after family suffering from the tragedies of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline. This is when our life's purpose took shape, and it was to share this simple, but powerful, piece of information: cognitive decline is preventable and you already have most of the tools you need to do so. That's why we are so excited that today we finally get to share our new book, The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution with you. This book was written with every intention of helping people. We want to make the science around lifestyle medicine and brain-health accessible and digestible to as many people as possible. The result? A guide to transforming your life in 30 days. We actively fight against that notion and want you to know: health starts with everyday habits, not hardcore protocols. The response has been incredible so far. Thanks to our collective efforts, we've seen the book rank as high as #15 on Amazon! All of the profits go towards the non-profit, Healthy Minds Initiative, whose aim is the improvement of brain health in communities through education, research and mobilization of resources.  Retailer links for The 30 Day Alzheimer's Solution: Indie Bound Amazon Books-A-Million Book Depository   Follow us on social media: Instagram: @SherzaiMD Facebook: Sherzai MD Twitter: @SherzaiMD

The Definitive Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Amy Shah, a double board certified physician, mother, and a proponent of public health, and the author of her newly released book, I’m So Effing Tired, A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life. This was an enlightening conversation about a popular topic, which is fasting, but what we learned was that it’s not just about not eating for some hours - the time when you fast matters even more. Join us as we talk about how we can take care of bodies and minds and be the best versions of ourselves. Visit Amy's instagram page to learn more about her work and her book: @fastingmd Keep in touch with us by following us on our social media:  Instagram: @SherzaiMD Facebook: Sherzai M.D. Twitter: @SherzaiMD

Circadian Fasting For Optimal Health with Dr. Amy Shah

Friends, in this episode, we are shedding light on a community devastated by the consequences of this pandemic, as if it was not bad enough, close to 500,000 people have lost their lives in the United States, and more than millions around the world, on e community has been especially devastated by it. We’ve been asked to talk about this topic by several media channels, and Ayesha starts the conversation by narrating a part of an article that was recently published on USA Today.  This episode is brought to you by the Healthy Minds Initiative, a nonprofit organizations, whose mission is to innovate brain health by bringing care to the communities through research, education and mobilization. For more information to support or volunteer, please visit healthmindsinitiative.org. Our new book, The 30 Day Alzheimer's Solution is available for preorder and is scheduled to be published on March 23, 2021. Our science-backed, data driven plan is designed for you to have a sharp, brilliant mind at any age, as well as prevent cognitive decline and dementia. If you're interested in pre-ordering your copy, you'll receive access to our exclusive group, a lived environment based on neurobehavioral models that have worked, to help you start your brain health journey. Here's the link: https://teamsherzai.com/30-day-alzheimers-solution Follow us on social media! Facebook: Sherzai MD Instagram: @SherzaiMD Twitter: @SherzaiMD  

The Perfect Storm: The Hidden Death Toll of COVID-19 on the Most Vulnerable

Welcome back to the Brain Health and Beyond Podcast with your neurologist friends, Ayesha and Dean Sherzai! Happy New Year everyone! We are thrilled to be back with exciting conversations and stories to share with you all. We are starting the new season by reflecting on 2020 - losing our mother, the pandemic, the war on science, our experiences with patients in the hospital and clinic, our research, and so much more.  We are Sherzai M.D. on social media where you can follow us for the latest, evidence-based information on brain health. Instagram: @SherzaiMD Facebook: Sherzai M.D. Twitter: @SherzaiMD Our website: https://teamsherzai.com  

New Season and a New Beginning To An Unforgettable Life

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Frank Cusimano, who is a scientist, with a masters and a PhD in nutrition and metabolic biology from Columbia University. Frank is an expert in the field of nutrition and the microbiome, and there are very few people who have had his extensive research background and accolades. He also holds a Masters degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins, and is currently a medical student at the Arizona college of osteopathic medicine. We discussed a plethora of topics in this episode, from the history of nutrition to the relationship between gut health and brain health, pseudoscience in the field of nutrition, protein, supplements, grains and the future of nutrition research. He is passionate about all things science, art, medicine, nutrition, and fitness, and having been a sponsored athlete, blends his understanding of biochemistry with human physiology and human potential. He is also the host of the Surviving Medicine Podcast. This was an incredible episode, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  Follow Dr. Cusimano on Instagram at @dr.cusimano   Follow us: Instagram: @teamsherzaimd  Facebook:Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai 

Differentiating Science from Pseudoscience in Nutrition with Dr. Frank Cusimano

In this episode, we have the honor of having a talented physician and a community leader as our guest, Dr. Columbus Batiste, whose passion for translating his years of work in cardiology to meaningful outcomes in communities is remarkable. Dr. Batiste is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. Since 2008, Dr. Batiste has served as Chief of Cardiology and is the founder of Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program (based at Kaiser Permanente), where he advocates a lifestyle plan to prevent cardiac event for his patients, by helping them modify their lifstyle.  Over the years, Dr. Batiste has been recognized for his work in the community by multiple organizations. His ability to bring attention to healthcare disparities in the African American communities and beyond has been cited in many national forums. He is a bright light that will bring change to healthcare, one person and one family at a time.   Please visit his website to learn more about his non-profit organization called the Healthy Heart Nation, and about his project, Slave Food, a ground breaking project, where he provides information and insight regarding why much of the food consumed today is practically killing members of low-income communities, particularly communities of color. https://www.thehealthyheartdoc.org Slave Food: https://slavefood.org Follow Dr. Batiste on social Media: IG: @healthyheartdoc Facebook: Healthy Heart Doc   Follow us on: Instagram: @teamsherzaimd  Facebook: Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai

From the Cardiac Cath Lab to the Community with Dr. Columbus Batiste

In this episode, join us as we speak with Dr. Aaron Spitz, a renowned urologist, author, and one of the featured stars of the remarkable documentary The Game Changers. Dr. Spitz is a national leader in health policy for urologists across the nation and has done some of the most groundbreaking work in the field of urology. He earned his medical degree from Cornell Medical College, completed his Urology residency at the University of Southern California, and then obtained fellowship training in infertility at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Aaron Spitz served as an assistant clinical professor in the U.C. Irvine department of Urology, specializing in male reproductive medicine and surgery. He directs the Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Orange County Urology in Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo, California. He is the author of The Penis Book: A Doctor’s Complete Guide to the Penis, from size to function and everything in between.  He is has authored multiple book chapters and articles in peer reviewed publications and is actively engaged in clinical trials and research in the area of andrology, male sexual dysfunction, and male infertility. Dr. Spitz has done some of the most groundbreaking work in the field of Erectile dysfunction by demonstrating the influence of lifestyle on erectile dysfunction, as well as how it may be an early marker for cardiovascular diseases. He is also a frequent guest and part-time co-host on the popular CBS talk show, The Doctors.If you are a man or have a man in your life, it is imperative to listen to this conversation as it may save their life. Learn more about Dr. Spitz on his website: www.aaronspitz.com Follow him on social media:  Instagram: @draaronspitz Twitter: @aaronspitzmd Link to his book: The Penis Book     Follow us on: www.teamsherzai.com Instagram: @teamsherzai  Facebook:Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai

Sexual Health An Early Predictor of Brain Health in Men with Dr. Aaron Spitz

This episode is dedicated to sleep and sleep disorders and how they affect brain health. We now know that a good night’s restorative sleep is crucial for proper functioning of the brain – whether it’s cognition, concentration, productivity or peak performance. Unfortunately, until recently, it was not deemed important and brushed aside. But thanks to recent advances in the field, we have realized the tremendous importance of sleep for brain health and health in general. To discuss this, our guest in this episode is an incredibly experienced sleep specialist, Dr. Noah Siegel. He is the Director of Sleep Medicine and Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in Boston. He’s Board Certified in both Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and is a clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the Medical Director of Otolaryngology for Massachusetts Eye and Ear’s Longwood facility in Boston and is clinical faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Dr. Siegel serves as the medical director for several sleep laboratories in the Boston area. In addition, Dr. Siegel is part of the faculty at Tufts Dental School in the division of Craniofacial pain, TMD and Sleep. His approach is very unique as he doesn’t focus on disease only, and recognizes the tremendous role of lifestyle and prevention in treating one of the biggest health issues in western countries – sleep disorders.  Learn more about Dr. Seigel HERE. Follow us on: Instagram: @teamsherzai  Facebook:Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai   Episode Notes: Diagram of the sleep stages: 

The Epidemic of Sleep Disorders and Their Effect on Brain Health with Dr. Noah Siegel

In this episode, we discuss the raging myths around nutrition and health with a brilliant bariatric surgeon, clinician, scientist, and a fierce warrior for the truth, Dr. Garth Davis. He’s the author of Proteinaholic -  a brilliant, fascinating and paradigm-shifting book that explores our false notions about diet, and best of all, presents decades worth of research showing the evidence and broad consensus on nutrition and health. Please join us as we discuss nutrition, public health, the prevailing myths, and the importance of scientific thinking. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Here is the link to Dr. Davis' book,  'Proteinaholic'. Follow Dr. Davis on social media:  Instagram: @drgarthdavis Facebook: Dr. Garth Davis   Follow us on: Instagram: @teamsherzai  Facebook:Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai

Courageous Mythbusting about Nutrition and Science with Dr. Garth Davis

We’re thrilled that you’re joining us for this exciting conversation with a talented physician, scientist, gastroenterologist, and the author of his newly published fabulous book, Fiber Fueled, our friend Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.  "Dr. B" has all the degrees, awards and honors that you could hope for, but more importantly his courageous and comprehensive approach to Gastroenterology is going to open up your eyes to a beautiful interconnected world of the micro biome, the gut, and even the brain. He went to med school at Georgetown University, trained in medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and in gastroenterology at University of North Carolina Hospitals. He has a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. He’s board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and an expert in digestive diseases and the gut. His book and his work are inspiring at a time when there is so much false information on social media about gut health. What you will learn from this conversation will change your life.  Learn more about Dr. B on his website, where you can order his book, Fiber Fueled. His social media account is packed with a wealth of knowledge on health and wellness.  Instagram: @theguthealthmd   Follow us on: Instagram: @teamsherzai  Facebook:Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai

Axis of Health: Gut, Microbiome and Brain with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

In this episode, we are excited to share our conversation with our kids, Alex and Sophia Sherzai, also known as The Science Kids, about living a plant based life, its challenges, its benefits, the science behind it, and how they think this is more than just healthy living - it’s something that could determine the fate of this beautiful planet. We bring our kids into this conversation because it felt right to have them speak for themselves and share their voice.  We don’t believe in keeping it in an article or a book and would like to make the lifestyle and the science behind it easily accessible for every family and community.  You will hear us talk about why went plant-based and then transitioned from being a lacto-ovo vegetarian towards a whole-food, plant based diet, how the kids manage their social life being plant-based, what are some of the challenges we face as a family for being vegans, what are some of our kids' favorite snacks and meals, what supplements we use, some Dad jokes and other fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  The Science Kids produce amazing posts and content on their social media and YouTube channel. Instagram: @thesciencekids     YouTube: The Science Kids   You can follow us on: Instagram: @teamsherzai Facebook: Team Sherzai Twitter: @teamsherzai YouTube: Team Sherzai

Plant-based Life As a Family: The Life, The Love and The Science

Join award-winning neurologists and researchers, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, for a fun, innovative and inspirational approach to brain health and all matters concerning the remarkable human mind. This is the century of the brain, a time when our insights into this incredible organ are exploding at an unprecedented pace. Explore ways to take control of your own brain health, avoid chronic diseases that are devastating communities worldwide, and expand your mind's capacity beyond anything you can imagine.

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Brain Health and Beyond with Team Sherzai, MD

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