Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author of the book Brain Wash. He has a special interest in helping patients understand their decisions and behavior as it relates to improving their health. Understanding unconscious habits and how the brain processes our environment is pivotal when it comes to helping patients and guiding their treatment – especially as many of us are making New Year’s resolutions.
In today’s episode, Dr. Perlmutter explains the ‘why’ behind our unhealthy decision-making and offers some strategies to change our behavior.
Today on The Lab Report:

2:40 Meet Dr. Perlmutter and learn about his focus on the brain
6:40 Prioritizing what’s good for us – knowledge, willpower, and blame
10:40 Freedom of choice and unconscious habits
15:30 Breaking the cycle of bad habits for the New Year
18:55 The effect of social media and news distractions
22:30 Protecting our brain – Brain Wash
27:45 The immune system beyond infectious disease
32:25 The Fireball

Additional Resources:
Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness
The Modern Brain - Psychology Today
drperlmutter.com
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