{"podcast":{"title":"Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring","slug":"next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","podcast_index_feed_id":7021155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/541882/rss","website_url":"https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/1/7/3/91731ed5a131f2f3e55e3c100dce7605/Cover_Art_Next_Level_Health_with_Dr._Melinda_Ring.png","author":"The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University","episode_count":28,"summary":"Next Level Health bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode comprehensively explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Melinda Ring and featuring leading professionals in the field of integrative medicine, our podcast explores a wide range of topics ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to the latest mind-body therapies and herbal medicine. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a student, a wellness enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of integrative practices, Next Level Health provides the knowledge and tools to help you make informed decisions. Join us as we uncover the synergy between conventional treatments and holistic therapies, empowering you to take a comprehensive approach to your wellness journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T12:19:56.039941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155"},"episode":{"title":"Optimizing Brain Health in a Modern World with Dr. Austin Perlmutter","slug":"optimizing-brain-health-in-a-modern-world-with-dr-austin-perlmutter","published_at":"2025-10-20T06:58:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/optimizing-brain-health-in-a-modern-world-with-dr-austin-perlmutter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","url":"https://701f1b8e-08a6-43ea-b51d-d40c0e6babf7.libsyn.com/optimizing-brain-health-in-a-modern-world-with-dr-austin-perlmutter","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/701f1b8e-08a6-43ea-b51d-d40c0e6babf7/Optimizing_Brain_Health_in_a_Modern_World_with_Dr._Austin_Perlmutter.mp3?dest-id=4670482","summary":"Protecting our brain and body in a world that's not always built for it can be a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician unpacks the forces that inflame and impair our brains and offers tools to protect, nourish, and even rewire them. 00:00 Introduction to Brain Health 00:59 Meet Dr. Austin Perlmutter 01:36 Modern Challenges to Brain Health 04:06 Environmental Impacts on Brain Health 05:18 Diet and Brain Health 17:22 Inflammation and Brain Health 19:42 Practical Steps for Brain Health 19:50 Polyphenols and Brain Health 30:04 Muscle Health and Brain Health 32:53 Supplements and Brain Health 40:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html","meta_description":"Protecting our brain and body in a world that's not always built for it can be a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified inte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2493,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/episodes/optimizing-brain-health-in-a-modern-world-with-dr-austin-perlmutter/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/optimizing-brain-health-in-a-modern-world-with-dr-austin-perlmutter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}