Dr Avinish Reddy, a leading longevity doctor in New York, doesn't just tell his patients how to live longer, healthier lives; he actually lives it himself. After studying longevity since 2022 and working with world-renowned longevity expert Dr Peter Attia for over a year, Dr Reddy said that to him, brain health is a priority.
When asked about his personal approach to brain and mental health, Dr Reddy told CNBC Make It: "Brain health is definitely something that I prioritise a lot because I just feel like it’s so scary to think about dementia and not being able to think the way that we think."
Here are some of the key things Dr Reddy, the founder of "bespoke longevity concierge practice" Elevated Medical does and recommends:
Key supplements: Dr Reddy suggests omega-3 supplements and B vitamins such as B12, B9, and B6.
Fill up gaps in nutrition: With nutrition, it’s just realising where you’re weak and trying to build that out. So for me, it’s making sure I get enough vegetables. And I use a continuous glucose monitor once every year for a couple of weeks, just so that I can just see if there are any foods that are causing my blood sugar to spike and things.
The power of exercise: He stresses that exercise is often overlooked. "Regular exercise reduces the risk of dementia," he told the publication. Beyond general exercise, he highlights specific activities like table tennis and pickleball. "Because they use hand-eye coordination," Dr Reddy told the publication. "These activities lower your risk for Parkinson’s and dementia as well." He added that he himself plays ping pong, pickleball, and tennis.
Lifelong learning: Despite having a two-year-old son and limited free time, Dr Reddy plans to pick up new skills in the future. "Down the road, I’m planning on learning to play an instrument, or learning a language," he told CNBC Make It. "I think that definitely uses a different part of the brain, so definitely helps reduce your risk of dementia as well."
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