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In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health with Max Lugavere and Chris Newhard. You’ll hear us discuss:The inspiration behind Little Empty BoxesMyths and truths about dementiaWhy by 2050 150 million people will have Alzheimer'sWhat really causes brain damageWhy there’s no one-size-fits-all diet for brain healthHow building muscle increases longevity and brain healthMax is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. He wrote the Genius trilogy, which includes Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen, and The Genius Life. Max also hosts The Genius Life podcast, a leading health and wellness show in the US, and has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rachael Ray Show, The Today Show, and PBS’s Brief but Spectacular.Chris is a filmmaker from Philadelphia who has built his career as a cinematographer and director. In 2017, he founded Booklight, a production company focused on documentary and narrative work. His diverse experience includes directing music videos for artists like Sia, Maroon 5, and Jessie J.Chris and Max recently worked together on the Little Empty Boxes documentary, which highlights Max's efforts to slow his mother's (Kathy Lugavare) dementia. The film offers an honest look at Kathy's journey and the challenges Max faces as he does everything he can to support her.Labs Mentioned:Amyloid-Beta Ratio of 42/40Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)Insulin ResistanceGlucose LevelsHigh Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)HomocysteineOmega-3 IndexComplete Blood Count (CBC)Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)Lipid PanelGuest Details:Max Lugavere’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, BooksThe Genius Life PodcastChris Newhard’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, XBooklight Film Company WebsiteLittle Empty Boxes DocumentaryRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeRupa Health Reference Guide & MagazineDr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & TwitterDr. Kate Kresge on PodcastTimestamps02:37 - The “Heart” of Little Empty Boxes08:09 - Shattering Myths About Dementia and Offering Hope11:37 - The Statistics You Need to Know About Alzheimer's14:24 - What Really Causes Brain Damage17:31 - The Diet Dilemma18:55 - The Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research That Was All a Fraud24:22 - Why Nearly All Alzheimer's Drug Research Has Failed27:24 - Essential Biomarkers You Need to Check Now29:41 - The Personal Tragedy That Inspired The Genius Life Book32:52 - Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Diet for Brain Health41:05 - Think You’re Eating Healthy?42:22 - How Building Muscle Increases Longevity and Brain Health47:57 - Life-Changing Tips on Managing Stress and Boosting Brain Health54:52 - Where Can You Find Max and Chris?
