I’m excited to give you a sneak peek into what you can expect from my upcoming book, Brain Defenders. This work brings together years of research on how ultra-processed foods, the gut-brain connection, and the role of microglial cells influence brain health, showing how metabolism, immune function, and lifestyle all intersect to protect your brain. I’ll be sharing updates and insights along the way, so stay tuned here and at braindefenders.com. | David Perlmutter, M.D.

We often think of stress as something to avoid, yet certain types of stress can actually strengthen our health and resilience. This is the premise of Good Stress, the latest book by my friend @JeffPatrickKrasno and his wife, @SchuylerGrantYoga. In my latest podcast episode, Jeff and I explore hormesis—how mild stressors like exercise, cold exposure, fasting, and specific light therapies can enhance our physiology and even aid in recovery from illness. Find the full episode here: https://youtu.be

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