How To Boost Mental Performance & Reduce Brain Fog

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, renowned neuroscientist and researcher, Dr. Tommy Wood, discusses his new book, The Stimulated Mind , presenting the idea that people have significant control over their cognitive future through lifestyle and brain stimulation. The conversation breaks down key cognitive domains: memory, executive function, processing speed, and crystallized intelligence, explaining why monotonous work and low autonomy can raise dementia risk. Dr. Wood outlines the stimulus–recovery cycle, reframing stress, and protecting sleep. By presenting the “movement funnel”, Dr. Wood highlights the importance of more daily movement, resistance training, and higher-intensity intervals to support blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain. Finally, Dr. Wood highlights the need for social connection and community as essential tools for managing stress and improving longevity. This episode provides an outline of key habits that can help you promote brain health and add more life to your years. 00:00 Why He Wrote The Stimulated Mind 02:35 You Control Your Cognitive Future 04:39 What To Measure In Cognition 09:01 Learning Skills At Any Age 13:39 Work Stress And Recovery Cycle 31:46 Cognitive Training Dose 33:46 Focus Versus Multitasking 37:18 Movement Funnel Basics 42:11 Lactate And BDNF 52:19 Three S Brain Framework Follow WHOOP Website: www.whoop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/whoop X: www.twitter.com/whoop Facebook: www.facebook.com/whoop Listen and subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yFoBge..