Ep. 242 | Brain Detox Part 2: Deadly Proteins Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease


In this episode, I examine the relationship between the glymphatic system and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. I discuss the specific metabolic waste associated with Alzheimer’s. This episode sets up the last episode in the series, where I discuss behaviors outside sleep that may impact glymphatic clearance.

 

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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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