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AUSTIN
PERLMUTTER
MD
4 Little-Known Facts About Your Brain
Bet you don't know all four! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Diverse Brain Cells: Contrary to common belief, only half of the...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Jan 9, 20243 min read
Can Pets Help Prevent Dementia?
Two recent studies speak to the brain benefits of having pets By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Dementia Prevention Potential: Recent...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Dec 26, 20233 min read
The Science of Psilocybin for Depression
Game-changing new science for an incredibly important problem By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Global Mental Health Crisis: Mental...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Probiotics for Depression?
Results from a recent study give new hope By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Study Overview: Conducted from 2019 to 2022, this research...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Your Breakfast is a Metabolic Disaster
How an American invention became a metabolic nightmare, and what I eat instead By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Origins of Modern...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Dec 20, 20235 min read
The Very Worst Food for Your Brain?
And the healthier substitutes! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Avoid and replace sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for a healthier...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Nov 28, 20235 min read
Creatine: An Undervalued Brain Booster?
Unlike the majority of nootropics and "brain-boosting" supplements, there's actually some data for creatine
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Nov 16, 20235 min read
How to Improve Your Memory Today
4 Science-Backed Tools and Tips to Get You Thinking Clearer Right Now By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Memory tends to decline over...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Nov 9, 20234 min read
The Hidden Brain Cell That Transforms Mood and Memory
Breakthrough science on the brain cell that changes everything By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: Immunity is not only crucial in...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Nov 3, 20234 min read
The Future of Brain Health
5 Key learnings from 2023 By Austin Perlmutter, MD Over the last several days, I had the honor of attending and presenting at the annual...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Oct 26, 20235 min read
5 Ways Psychedelics May Change the Brain
This research is literally mind-bending By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS: How Psychedelics May Impact the Brain Influence on...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Oct 23, 20235 min read
4 Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Critical tools for an incredibly important disease By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Right now, there is no widely available,...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Oct 16, 20233 min read
A Powerful 4-Step Strategy to Outsmart Brain Scams
Keep your brain (and your wallet) safe with these top tips! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Beware of sensationalized claims:...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Oct 16, 20233 min read
4 Common Brain Toxins Hiding in Your Home
Here's what the research says about air fresheners, new furniture and more By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS A number of hidden, common...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Oct 6, 20233 min read
How Learning Boosts Your Brain
Here's why learning can help protect your brain for years to come! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Learning builds cognitive reserve,...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Sep 25, 20232 min read
The Hidden Influence of Blood Sugar on Brain Health
How does blood sugar impact the brain? By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS High or low blood sugar levels are well known to create brain...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Sep 13, 20233 min read
How Social Media Affects Mental Health
The latest science, and a powerful tool to protect yourself By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Social media use has been linked to a...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Sep 1, 20234 min read
The Surprising Effects of Heat on Brain Function
Heat waves, saunas and key steps to take to protect your brain today By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Exposure to extremes of heat are...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Is Sugar Toxic to Your Gut?
Do sugar and sweeteners really harm the gut? By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Gut health is emerging as a central driver of overall...
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Aug 15, 20234 min read
The Secrets of Your Gut-Immune-Brain Connection
Here's how your gut impacts your brain through your immune system!
Austin Perlmutter, MD
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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