The Aging Well Podcast
The Aging Well Podcast
A Future Where Alzheimer's Is Eradicated? Doctor Shares Enhanced Medicine for Aging Well | Ep. 245
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A Future Where Alzheimer’s Is Eradicated? Doctor Shares Enhanced Medicine for Aging Well | Ep. 245

In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by Dr. Shai Efrati, author of the book, Beyond Normal: How the New Science of Enhanced Medicine Elevates Peak Performance and Repairs Brain Injuries, and a pioneering physician, researcher, Director of the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research in Israel, and Chair of Aviv Clinics’ Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Efrati discusses his journey into enhanced medicine and hyperbaric research, emphasizing the importance of setting biological expectations and understanding the body's repair mechanisms. He explains the concept of hyperbaric medicine, the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox, and the significance of neurogenesis in brain health. The discussion also covers applications in treating conditions like PTSD and cognitive decline, as well as the importance of measuring success through various biomarkers. Dr. Efrati discusses the importance of managing health proactively, likening it to maintaining a car. He explains how enhanced medicine can address biological aging at a molecular level, emphasizing the need for discipline and a proactive mindset. Dr. Efrati challenges the notion of inevitable age-related decline and advocates for a future where Alzheimer's is eradicated. He highlights the misconceptions surrounding enhanced medicine and hyperbaric therapy and shares personal practices for… aging well.BUY Beyond Normal: How the New Science of Enhanced Medicine Elevates Peak Performance and Repairs Brain Injuries on Amazon and support this podcast: https://amzn.to/43xWNPv

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