#518. Dementia Prevention: Is the Answer in Your Kitchen with Dr. Willliam Li

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Uncover the secrets to a longer, healthier life through the power of your plate. Dr. William Li, renowned physician and bestselling author, joins Dr. Erik Korem to reveal how your daily diet can combat aging and boost longevity.

Dr. Li shares groundbreaking insights from his research on angiogenesis - the growth of blood vessels - and its crucial role in health and aging. Learn how simple food choices can protect your heart, brain, and overall well-being.

Learn:

• Why good circulation is key to longevity and how to boost it
• The surprising connection between Viagra and dementia prevention
• How specific foods can mimic the effects of anti-aging drugs
• The role of inflammation in accelerated aging and how to combat it
• Why vascular health is crucial for maintaining cognitive function

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Quotable moments:

"We think about aging as, you know, you're 60, you're 65, you're 70, you're retired. I think that's the wrong way to think about aging." - Dr. William Li

"Cardiovascular disease is when that lining gets scuffed up." - Dr. William Li

"Inflammation is like scorching the lining of our blood vessels." - Dr. William Li

"Vascular dementia is basically where the little tiny blood vessels that are in your brain get small, hard and narrow, and now you don't get enough blood flow to your brain." - Dr. William Li

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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