EPI 253: Dr. Tommy Wood - How To Stimulate Your Mind, Stay Sharp At Any Age, & Future Proof Your Brain From Dementia. Supplements, Foods, Brain Games, & Other Proven Strategies.

May 26, 2026 1 min read

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:01) Dr. Tommy Wood’s background in neuroscience and performance

(3:00) Brain injury, concussions, and dementia risk

(4:36) Why many dementia cases may be preventable

(8:49) Hearing loss, vision loss, and brain stimulation

(10:33) Air pollution, air filters, and B vitamins

(14:29) Blood pressure, stress, and dementia prevention

(20:58) Homocysteine, B vitamins, and omega-3s

(26:22) Fish oil, omega-3 index, and supplement quality

(33:55) Learning skills, sports, video games, and brain training

(41:44) Sleep, recovery, alcohol, and long-term brain health

(47:58) Where to find Dr. Tommy

(49:02) Outro




Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?

Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist, researcher, and athletic performance consultant focused on brain health, human performance, and long-term cognitive function. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his lab studies brain health across the lifespan, including newborn brain injury, adult brain trauma, concussions, and dementia risk. Dr. Wood earned his biochemistry degree from the University of Cambridge, his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and his PhD in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He has published many scientific papers, lectured around the world, and worked with professional athletes, Olympians, world champions, and Formula 1 drivers. He is also the author of The Stimulated Mind and co-host of the Better Brain Fitness podcast.



Connect with Dr. Tommy:

Website: https://www.drtommywood.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wood-35b685a8/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/


Grab a copy: https://www.drtommywood.com/stimulated-mind


Tune in: https://www.drtommywood.com/podcast

 

 

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