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Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Mark Mattson, one of the world’s leading neuroscientists and a pioneer in the study of aging, brain health, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Mattson is Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging and Professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. With over 340 research articles and decades of groundbreaking work, he is widely recognized for his contributions to understanding neuronal plasticity, Alzheimer’s disease, and the powerful role of lifestyle in brain health.

In this episode, Dr. Mattson shares insights from his pioneering research on intermittent fasting and its neuroprotective effects, explaining how metabolic switching influences brain function, resilience, and longevity. He also discusses the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity and aging, highlighting how dietary and lifestyle interventions can prevent or delay neurodegenerative disorders.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how fasting, exercise, and stress adaptation shape brain health across the lifespan. Dr. Mattson’s expertise bridges cutting-edge science with practical strategies, offering a hopeful vision for preventing cognitive decline and supporting healthy aging.

Dr. Mark Mattson isn't on social media but encourages reaching out for any questions directly to his email which is:

mmattso2@jhmi.edu

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Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Yanina Pepino, a renowned professor of Ingestive Behavior at the University of Illinois. With a background in medicine and a research trajectory that spans Washington University’s Center for Human Nutrition to her current work in sensory biology, Dr. Pepino brings a unique perspective to the science of taste, nutrition, and metabolism.

In this conversation, Dr. Pepino explores how genetics, health status, and cultural influences shape the way we perceive taste and make food choices. She discusses her research into how conditions like obesity and diabetes alter sensory responses and brain reward mechanisms related to sweet taste and artificial sweeteners.

Through her groundbreaking work, Dr. Pepino sheds light on the complexities of eating behavior and the potential for personalized nutrition strategies. Her research offers valuable insights into how our senses and metabolic health are intimately connected—and how understanding those links could help us design better dietary interventions for chronic disease prevention.

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Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they speak with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, Associate Professor at the University of South Florida and research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). Renowned for his work on metabolic therapies, Dr. D’Agostino has led pioneering research into how nutritional ketosis, fasting, and oxygen physiology can enhance human resilience—particularly in extreme environments like deep-sea diving and spaceflight.

With a unique focus on translational research, Dr. D’Agostino has studied the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones in treating neurological diseases, cancer, and metabolic disorders. His work spans the lab to the real world, including collaborations with NASA, the Department of Defense, and elite military groups. This episode explores the science behind metabolic flexibility, resilience under stress, and how a shift in cellular fuel can unlock profound therapeutic benefits.

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