Max Lugavere, the author of The Genius Life, says the world has changed quite a bit since our days as hunter gatherers — and it's left our brains in a state of despair. The good news is, we can turn things around. Max says we can heal our bodies and brains by changing our lifestyle... improving our cognitive function and emotional wellness as a result. Tune ... Show More
Oct 16
Asthma: How to Fix It | Ep 425
Asthma. What if the wheezing, the tight chest, the inhaler you reach for every spring isn’t really a lung problem at all? In this episode, I’ll explain why asthma has skyrocketed since the 1960s and what you can do to fix it. Questions I’ll answer:Is asthma really a lung disease… ... Show More
24m 31s
Oct 13
Why Ibuprofen is a “Hand Grenade” for Your Gut | EP 424
In this episode, I break down the real reasons we feel pain in the first place, why the most popular over-the-counter painkillers are quietly making your pain worse the longer you take them, and the smarter, natural tools I reach for with my own patients. From ice versus heat, to ... Show More
28m 55s
Oct 8
Your Mouthwash Is Hurting Your Heart (Here’s the Fix) | EP 423.A
What if a 30-second morning habit could lower your blood pressure — no pill, no diet overhaul? In this episode, I'll reveal an ancient trick modern science just confirmed, and why the “minty fresh” mouthwash in your cabinet may be quietly driving your blood pressure up.Highlights ... Show More
15m 40s
Sep 2022
How Diet And Lifestyle Can Improve Mental Health And Cognition
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Thrive Market, and Levels. We’ve been told that cognitive decline is inevitable, but researchers are discovering that we have more power over our aging brains than we once thought. What we eat, what we think, and how we live have inc ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2023
The Terrifying Link Between Diet & Mental Health - Max Lugavere - #709
Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, filmmaker, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author. To maintain peak health, nurturing an healthy mind and body is key. Simple daily habits and foods can make a massive difference to limiting and even reversing cognitive de ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 2020
Max Lugavere || Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary
Today it’s great to have Max Lugavere on the podcast. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, which is now published i ... Show More
50m 22s
Sep 2025
Hack Your Brain for a Longer Life
What if the secret to a long, healthy life isn't just about your body, but your brain? In this episode, Dan Buettner sits down with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss how you can change your brain for the better. Dr. Amen reveals the most common mistakes people make ... Show More
57m 16s
<p><a href="https://www.maxlugavere.com/"><strong>Max Lugavere</strong></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is a science journalist, host of</span> <a href= "https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast-1"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Genius Life</span></em></a> <span style= " ... Show More
