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What if the way you sleep, eat, move, think, and use technology is quietly shaping your brain health every day?

In this episode of The Aditi Govitrikar Show, Dr. Mazda Turel breaks down how the brain is affected by everyday habits, from sugar, poor sleep and lack of movement to screen dependence, stress, menopause and ageing.

From brain tumour warning signs and awake brain surgery to the role of estrogen, strength training, yoga, spine health and AI dependence, this conversation helps us understand the brain as the centre of memory, mood, identity, behaviour and decision-making.

In this episode, we cover:

• When a headache or personality change should be investigated

• Why menopause can affect memory, mood, concentration and brain fog

• How sugar and processed foods can harm long-term brain health

• Why strength training matters for cognition after 35 and 40

• How technology dependence may be changing the way we think

• Why sitting for long hours affects the spine and overall health

• What neurosurgery teaches us about illness, hope, faith and recovery

Watch the full conversation for a deeper understanding of brain health, warning signs, ageing, lifestyle and the daily habits that can help protect your brain and spine.