{"podcast":{"title":"Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD","slug":"alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947","podcast_index_feed_id":7191947,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/alzheimers-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md/","website_url":"https://drjosh.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4391403-4823-44e0-91f3-a342ff8f568d/7ZCRENkgs3hZAcBHSa2VuFUd.jpg","author":"Dr. Josh Helman, MD","episode_count":68,"summary":"Welcome to Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD, the transformative podcast that delves into the root causes of cognitive decline and provides real solutions for preventing—and even reversing—Alzheimer’s. Hosted by Dr. Josh Helman, MD, a Harvard-trained physician with advanced degrees in biochemistry, this show is designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, their loved ones, and anyone determined to preserve and improve brain health. Each week, Dr. Josh demystifies the complexities of dementia, unpacks the latest breakthroughs in neurodegenerative research, and shares actionable lifestyle strategies drawn from his six years of clinical experience reversing Alzheimer’s. From tackling nutritional deficiencies and toxin exposure to exploring cutting-edge diagnostics and mind-body interventions, Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD, turns every challenge into an opportunity to reclaim cognitive vitality and hope. If you’re ready to discover evidence-based approaches that can restore mental clarity and empower you or your loved ones, tune in to Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Get ready to embrace…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T04:20:40.672195+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947"},"episode":{"title":"How to Prevent Dementia and Restore Memory with Brain Training | Mike Cohen & Dr. Josh Helman #65","slug":"how-to-prevent-dementia-and-restore-memory-with-brain-training-mike-cohen-dr-josh-helman-65","published_at":"2026-05-28T10:49:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947/how-to-prevent-dementia-and-restore-memory-with-brain-training-mike-cohen-dr-josh-helman-65","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947","url":"https://drjosh.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b50120d4-642a-4d12-84b0-7f488503135f.mp3","summary":"In this fascinating episode of \"Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh\" ,Dr. Josh sits down with Mike Cohen, Director of the Center for Brain Training, to explore the science of neurofeedback, quantitative EEG (QEEG), brain mapping, and brain training— and how these tools may support Alzheimer’s prevention, cognitive optimization, memory improvement, and overall brain health. Mike shares his remarkable personal story of how neurofeedback helped his father recover from severe treatment-resistant depression, inspiring over 30 years of work in applied psychophysiology and brain training. In this episode: 00:00 Rethinking Alzheimer’s and Brain Training 03:10 Guest Introduction: Mike Cohen & Center for Brain Training 06:40 Origin Story: A Father’s Recovery Through Neurofeedback 12:30 What Is Neurofeedback? 18:40 Neuroplasticity at Any Age 24:20 Who Can Benefit and When to Be Careful 30:10 EEG and QEEG Brain Mapping Explained 37:00 Brain Waves, Timing, and Cognitive Function 42:30 Brain Training for Sleep, Anxiety, and Mood 48:10 Different Brain Training Modalities 55:00 Sessions, Duration, and At-Home Tools 01:00:10 Brain Training for Peak Performance & Athletes 01:06:00 Gut-Brain Connection and Inflammation 01:12:00 Mold, Toxins, and Brain Function Complexity 01:18:00 TMS, ECT, and Other Neuromodulation Tools Key Topics Covered: ✅ What neurofeedback is and how it works ✅ The role of QEEG brain mapping in understanding brain function ✅ How brain training may support memory, sleep, focus, mood, and emotional regulation ✅ Neuroplasticity and whether the aging brain can still adapt and change ✅ The relationship between brain timing, cognition, and dementia risk ✅ How brain training may complement metabolic health, inflammation reduction, toxin management, and vascular…","meta_description":"In this fascinating episode of \"Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh\" ,Dr. Josh sits down with Mike Cohen, Director of the Center for Brain Training, to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4869,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947/episodes/how-to-prevent-dementia-and-restore-memory-with-brain-training-mike-cohen-dr-josh-helman-65/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947/how-to-prevent-dementia-and-restore-memory-with-brain-training-mike-cohen-dr-josh-helman-65.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}