The Brain Podcast

The Brain Podcast

Dr. Shabnam Das Kar MD and Andrea Spyros

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Quarterly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.castos.com

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About This Podcast

We translate medical science into practical actions you can start today. Science-driven. Behaviour-designed. Built to protect your brain for the long term.

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Recent Episodes

Blue Zones for Brain Health: What to Keep, What to Question

Jan 08, 2026 43m

Blue Zones are fascinating, but they are not a prescription. We explain what the data can (and cannot) prove, then turn a few key principles into practical brain-health strategies—satiety, food…

How Preventable Is Dementia? 14 Science-Backed Risk Factors You Can Control

Nov 14, 2025 44m

The episode also uses the Lancet Commission 2024 update as a hopeful frame: a substantial proportion of dementia cases may be delayed or prevented at a population level by addressing 14 modifiable…

Stress Resilience Practices

Jul 18, 2025 40m

In this episode, Andrea and Dr. Kar delve into the impact of stress on the body and share practical techniques to cultivate stress resilience. They introduce the five-four-three-two-one grounding…

Testing Your Gut Microbiome

Mar 19, 2025 41m

We explore the vital link between gut health and brain function with Luca Cuccia, founder of InJoy. Luca shares his health journey and how InJoy leverages AI and microbiome science for personalized…

Gut Microbiome For A Better Brain

Mar 03, 2025 34m

In this episode, we explore the impact of the gut microbiome on brain health. We discuss how gut bacteria influence blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and chronic inflammation—three key factors in…

Loneliness Uncovered: Strategies to Overcome and Reconnect

Dec 04, 2024 55m

Did you know that loneliness can impact your health even more than smoking? Loneliness is not just being alone; it’s a mismatch between the connections you want and the ones you…

Gluten-Friend or Foe?

Sep 02, 2024 40m

Learn the difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity in our latest podcast episode. Listen now for clarity on whether gluten is your friend or foe. Did you know gluten sensitivity can…

Blue-Light Blocking Glasses: Trendy Accessory or Must Have?

Jul 28, 2024 29m

In this episode of the Brain Podcast, we delved into the topic of blue light-blocking glasses with guest Glen Lubbert, founder of Stamina Lab. The discussion revolved around the effectiveness of blue…

Harnessing Spirituality And Gratitude For Better Blood Pressure Levels

Apr 19, 2024 30m

In this episode, we delved into the fascinating world of cardiovascular health, specifically focusing on hypertension, with the esteemed cardiologist Dr. Maria Emilia Figueiredo Teixeira from Brazil.…

What do vision, hearing, and smell have to do with brain health?

Mar 27, 2024 34m

We discuss the importance of vision, hearing, and sense of smell to the risk of dementia. Changes in these senses can serve as signals for potential dementia and how addressing these root causes can…

What Can You Do If You Have The High-Risk Alzheimer’s Disease ApoE4 Gene?

Dec 30, 2023 37m

(00:00) – Intro: Nine ways to reduce Alzheimer’s risk (01:47) – Importance of ApoE4 in dementia (03:15) – Different ways to reduce dementia risk (04:12) – 9 Things You Can Do to Support Your…

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The Brain Podcast has published 10 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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