Are you ready for a new perspective on aging and brain health? In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Ted Teele, the visionary behind longevity communities. We discuss the future of senior living, examining how his groundbreaking approach combines science, technology, and wellness to create environments that foster healthier, happier aging.

Ted shares insights on how AI, personalized health data, and community support are transforming cognitive health, especially in the fight against Alzheimer’s. From his journey with heart health to the innovation of longevity communities, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone seeking to enhance their brain function and live a longer life.

Don’t miss this conversation on building a better future for senior living!

“I do think, within any community environment, there will be some people…that will move into the community because it is not the place you go to die. It is the place you go to enhance your cognitive skills and your overall health.”

~ Ted Teele

In this Episode

08:13 - Longevity communities: a new model for senior living

10:46 - The four P’s of scientific wellness and its impact on aging

15:40 - Cognitive wellness programs to slow dementia

24:53 - Introducing scientific wellness in senior living communities

27:43 - Overcoming resistance in traditional senior living

32:01 - Longevity day programs: boosting cognitive health at home

43:24 - How to get involved with longevity communities

47:40 - Ted’s recommended relaxation exercises

49:44 - The future of longevity communities in senior living

Resources:

- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguide

- The Age of Scientific Wellness by Leroy Hood & Nathan Price - https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674245945

- BrainHQ - https://www.brainhq.com/

Connect with Ted Teele:

- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-teele-26b3421/

- https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevitycommunityconsultants

Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenbrainsmd/

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What if skipping a meal could help save your brain? In this episode, Dr. Mark Mattson and I discuss the fascinating world of intermittent fasting. We explore cutting-edge science and groundbreaking research that shows how intermittent fasting can not only prevent Alzheimer’s but may also reverse its effects.

Dr. Mattson, a neuroscientist and a leading expert in brain health, shares his insights on how lifestyle changes, especially fasting, influence brain health by enhancing neuroplasticity, improving memory, and protecting against neurodegenerative diseases.

Whether you're looking to boost brain function or protect your cognitive future, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover the potential of fasting to transform brain health, backed by decades of research. This enlightening conversation could change the way you think about food and its impact on your brain!

This episode is sponsored by Organifi

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“The reason that exercise and intermittent fasting or short-term fasts are so safe is because they're so evolutionarily common in the history of evolution of animals and our human ancestors.”

~ Dr. Mark Mattson

In this Episode

08:37 - Glutamate, fasting, and exercise connection

21:07 - The cyclic metabolic switching theory of intermittent fasting

39:07 - The role of the enzyme Glutamate Decarboxylase (GAD)

42:02 - How to get your ketone levels up

51:27 - How long is fasting supposed to last?

1:02:18 - The future of Alzheimer's treatment

Resources:

- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguide

- Adaptive Stress Response (PDF) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKOygHIyD4zrgE-uvEvfeBQN09qZ15tV?usp=sharing

- Book: The Intermittent Fasting Revolution by Dr. Mark Mattson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262046407

- The Cyclic Metabolic Switching Theory of Intermittent Fasting by Dr. Mark Mattson - https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-025-01254-5

- What Doesn't Kill You Dr. Mark Mattson - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26204714/

- Potential Benefits and Harms of Intermittent Energy Restriction and Intermittent Fasting Amongst Obese, Overweight and Normal Weight Subjects by Dr. Michelle Harvie - https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/7/1/4

Connect with Dr. Mark Mattson:

- Website - https://neuroscience.jhu.edu/research/faculty/57

- Email - mmattso2@jhmi.edu

- YouTube (Podcast) -

What if the key to improving brain health lies in something as simple and powerful as silence and fasting? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Loren Lockman, an expert in water fasting, who’s helped thousands reverse chronic conditions by allowing their bodies to heal naturally.

Loren shares his journey of overcoming chronic illness with fasting, revealing how detoxification and proper hydration can restore health in ways modern medicine often overlooks. We discuss why fasting might be the most healing tool you’re not using, how hydration directly impacts cognitive function and aging, and Loren’s fascinating insights into the body’s natural healing abilities.

Tune in for a truly radical approach to health that challenges conventional wisdom. If you’re ready to explore fasting and its transformative potential for brain health, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

“What makes fasting so powerful is because it's the most efficient and effective way to get out of our incredible self-healing body's way–to allow it to do what only the body can do.”

~ Loren Lockman

In this Episode

01:40 - Fasting as a healing modality

04:08 - What we get wrong about how the body heals

06:14 - Fasting isn’t painful, but detoxification can be uncomfortable

11:16 - How fasting supports the body’s self-healing process

15:04 - Dehydration’s impact on aging and cognitive decline

19:03 - Water fasting vs. dry fasting

24:55 - The best water to use for water fasting

31:06 - Loren’s belief in fruit-based diets for optimal health

37:56 - The crucial role of hydration for overall health

44:38 - Rapid-fire questions about fasting, hydration, and Alzheimer's

53:07- Why Loren avoids supplements and favors natural nutrition

59:39 - Loren's mantra regarding health empowerment

Resources:

- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguide

- Rational Fasting by Arnold Ehret - https://www.amazon.com/dp/087904005X

- The Science and Fine Art of Fasting by Herbert Shelton - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1614274487

Connect with Loren Lockman:

- Website - https://tanglewoodwellnesscenter.com/

- Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/loren.lockman

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorenlockman.official/

Connect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD

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