Do you ever feel tired from performing a task that requires a lot of focus? It could be that your fatigue is brain-based. Brain fog might be due to stress, but can also be an early symptom of more severe neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. So, what are typical brain fog causes? And how to treat brain fog, detect and prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Datis Kharrazian. Dr. Kharrazian, is an award-winning researcher, academic professor, and a functional medicine healthcare provider. Dr. Kharrazian has worked as an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, and a Research Fellow at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr.Kharrazian will uncover the truth about what causes brain fog, how to treat brain fog and brain-related fatigue, and detect and prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In this podcast, we’ll cover: The most common brain dysfunctions in people with chronic fatigue. The difference between brain and metabolic fatigue.  (What are potential underlying causes of each?) The first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.   What are the 2 major reasons the brain is fatigued? Why blood sugar issues are a risk factor for developing a neurodegenerative disease. Why problems with cortisol rhythm are a brain problem and possibly a sign of early dementia. The first signs of neurodegeneration (and what you should do about them) What do cold hands and feet have to do with brain health? The connection between gut and brain health The major nervous system that affects brain fog and brain fatigue Dr. K's top 3 tips to preserve brain function. (These are simple things we all can do!)