We're sharing our top tips for optimizing brain health today: the top 2 factors you must address, brain-boosting superfoods, the debate surrounding nootropics, and much more!1:17 Welcome to Season 2!2:37 All about the brain3:35 Who is this for?5:09 Why it makes you hotter6:30 What happens to our brains as we age7:35 Two factors you must address8:34 Our top tips for brain health9:15 Canola oil and other toxic oils9:55 How a healthy cell membrane works11:23 Anti-Inflammatory & Brain-Boosting foods12:52 Different diets for reducing inflammation14:41 Gluten and Leaky Gut (and leaky brain)15:42 Brain trauma and leaky gut17:48 Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic nervous system18:54 Exercise tips for brain health19:46 Increasing BDNF21:20 The importance of the Hippocampus23:24 Sleep & the Glymphatic system23:58 Best sleeping positions for detoxing the brain25:15 Differences in sleep cycles26:24 Genetic testing & Epigenetics28:58 Additional factors for brain health30:07 Debate & Controversy33:45 Renee’s personal experience36:15 Renee’s favorite hacks38:06 Lauren’s favorite hacks38:58 Lauren’s personal experience40:48 Upcoming episodes and guests!41:35 Q&A about Nootropics 43:55 Thanks for joining us!44:28 NEW YEAR, STRONGER YOU 21-Day Challenge!RESOURCES:Study: Exercise & BDNF     https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18781504     https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2296784Study: HIIT & BDNF LevelsArticle: Oura Ring & Stages of Sleep Memento Nootropic Creamer Remrise Sleep Formula - Use code RENEE50 for 50%Four Sigmatic - CODE: SAMBIEFITNew Year, Stronger You 21-Day ChallengeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations