Dr. Tommy Wood (<a href="https://x.com/DrRagnar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DrRagnar</a>) is an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his research focuses on brain health across the lifespan. This includes therapies for brain injury in newborns, prevention and treatment of adult brain trauma, and the factors that contribute to long-term cognitive function and cognitive decline. He is the author of the forthcoming book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stimulated-Mind-Future-Proof-Brain-Dementia/dp/0593797817/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Stimulated Mind</a>.This episode is brought to you by:<a href="https://circle.so/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Circle</a> complete community platform for your community, events, and courses — all under your own brand: <a href="https://circle.so/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://circle.so/tim</a> ($1,000 off when you demo Circle Plus)<a href="https://www.monarchmoney.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monarch&nbsp;</a>track, budget, plan, and do more with your money:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.monarchmoney.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monarch.com/Tim</a>&nbsp;(50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM)<a href="https://www.eightsleep.com/tim/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eight Sleep Pod 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orchestra.</li><li>[00:29:34] Auguste Deter, Alzheimer’s mystery patient, and the 45-70% dementia prevention sweet spot.</li><li>[00:39:22] From CGM monitoring to the “use it or lose it” glucose paradox.</li><li>[00:55:54] VO2 max training as cardio insurance against dementia.</li><li>[01:01:32] Jiu-jitsu, sleds, and the Norwegian torture method (4×4 intervals).</li><li>[01:03:37] Lactate training: Forget the finger prick, embrace the misery.</li><li>[01:06:40] Announcing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stimulated-Mind-Future-Proof-Brain-Dementia/dp/0593797817/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Stimulated Mind</a>: Tommy’s brain-saving book.</li><li>[01:07:35] Foundation supplements: Omega-3s, B vitamins, vitamin D, iron, and magnesium.</li><li>[01:08:58] Polyphenols, choline, and the case for eating more liver.</li><li>[01:10:40] Creatine: Tommy’s 10-gram cognitive stimulant ritual.</li><li>[01:11:58] Cheap creatine temptation leads to lavatory lamentation.</li><li>[01:14:16] Blood flow restriction training: High lactate, low load, maximum travel convenience.</li><li>[01:21:45] Language learning, music, StarCraft, and why your brain needs to fail.</li><li>[01:38:04] Sleep anxiety, air pollution, and gum disease: the overlooked dementia risk factors.</li><li>[01:45:32] Air purifiers, CO2 levels, and sleep optimization hacks.</li><li>[01:51:52] DORAs for sleep quality: when cognitive stimulation isn’t enough.</li><li>[01:54:55] The thesis behind&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stimulated-Mind-Future-Proof-Brain-Dementia/dp/0593797817/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Stimulated Mind</a>: Practical, referenced, and sustainable.</li><li>[01:56:32] Kelly and Juliet Starrett’s stamp of approval.</li><li>[01:57:44] The beautiful compounding effect of fixing just one thing.</li><li>[01:58:59] Who is Dr. Ragnar, and does he make housecalls to Valhalla?</li><li>[02:01:06] Tommy’s open invitation for complaints and scientific debates.</li><li>[02:02:21] Parting thoughts.</li></ul>*For show notes and past guests on&nbsp;<a href="https://tim.blog/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Tim Ferriss Show</a>, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-description" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim.blog/podcast</a>.For deals from sponsors of&nbsp;<a href="https://tim.blog/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Tim Ferriss Show</a>,&nbsp;please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://tim.blog/podcast-sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim.blog/podcast-sponsors</a>Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at&nbsp;<a href="https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim.blog/friday</a>.For transcripts of episodes, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://tim.blog/transcripts" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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