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A cultural shift toward a plant-based, whole foods diet would have enormous benefits.

Do something kind for someone else every day to improve your vagal tone. Every night before bed, think of three things you are grateful for to boost your mitochondrial enzymes. In fact, try it now and feel what it does to your nervous system. You get bonus points for locating where in your body you feel intense gratitude.

Eliminate chronic stress, keep yourself well-hydrated, consume adequate minerals, ensure your heart is not constantly burning glucose as fuel, and fix any weak or broken relationships in your life. Your heart will then be far more likely to respond well to a difficult workout.

that the same foods that will help shield our brains against dementia and aging will also make them work better in the here and now.

We often have a hard time believing that the simple choices that we make in our lives each day—what we eat, how we respond to stress, how much exercise we get, and (perhaps most important), how much love and intimacy we have—can make such a powerful difference in our health and well-being, but they do.

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Aerobic forms of exercise should be “low and slow” to promote neurogenesis while avoiding the cortisol spike of “chronic cardio.” Anaerobic forms of exercise should be “hard and fast” to promote metabolic adaptation in your muscles and brain. Both forms of exercise are critical! Sauna use can be an incredible adjunct to exercise or as a standalone