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#851: Dr. Tommy Wood — How to Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia
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- The Tim Ferriss Show
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- Jan 28, 2026
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Dr. Tommy Wood ( @DrRagnar ) is an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his research focuses on brain health across the lifespan. This includes therapies for brain injury in newborns, prevention and treatment of adult brain trauma, and the factors that contribute to long-term cognitive function and cognitive decline. He is the author of the forthcoming book The Stimulated Mind . This episode is brought to you by: Circle complete community platform for your community, events, and courses — all under your own brand: https://circle.so/tim ( $1,000 off when you demo Circle Plus) Monarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: Monarch.com/Tim (50% off your first year at monarchmoney.com with code TIM) Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.) Cresset family office services for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: CressetCapital.com/Tim * TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] Start [00:02:30] The cognition conversation commences. [00:03:11] Why human babies are chubby little brain-fuel tanks. [00:05:16] Brain injury in newborns: Cooling, caffeine, and coming home. [00:09:07] Adult concussion protocol: Fever management, ketones, and why you shouldn’t chug Powerade. [00:18:59] Washington’s 2nd Strongest Man talks omega-3s, methylation, and why your brain needs the whole orchestra. [00:29:34] Auguste Deter, Alzheimer’s mystery patient, and the 45-70% dementia prevention sweet spot. [00:39:22] From CGM monitoring to the “use it or lose it” glucose paradox. [00:55:54] VO2 max training as cardio insurance against dementia. [01:01:32] Jiu-jitsu, sleds, and the Norwegian torture met…