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Dr. John Arden's interview with David Van Nuys discusses Arden's book, "The Brain Bible," which aims to provide a comprehensive and practical guide to brain health based on recent neuroscience research. The book focuses on five major factors for maintaining brain health—Social interaction, Exercise, Education, Diet, and Sleep, collectively remembered as the mnemonic SEEDS. Arden emphasizes the importance of lifestyle practices over quick fixes and underscores the benefits of these factors for mental health and longevity. He highlights that older brains can have advantages like better bilateralization, which contributes to wisdom. Arden also discusses the integration of these practices into psychotherapy and the need for a holistic approach to mental health.

  • Understand the five critical factors (SEEDS) for maintaining and improving brain health.

  • Recognize the impact of lifestyle practices on mental health and longevity.

  • Compare the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of younger and older brains.

  • Analyze the role of social interaction in preventing cognitive decline and enhancing mental well-being.

  • Explore the importance of regular exercise for mental health, particularly in relation to depression and anxiety.

  • Evaluate the effects of diet and sleep on brain function and overall health.

Course curriculum

    1. THE BRAIN BIBLE: INTERVIEW WITH JOHN ARDEN

    2. Brain Bible Quiz

    1. Escaping the Voracious Cycle: The Neuroscience of Cravings by Jurie Rossouw