The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age
Tommy Wood, MD, PhD, author of The Stimulated Mind In conversation with Jason Hinman, MD, PhD, Director of the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA.
Boost your mental sharpness today—and protect your brain for decades to come—with science-backed strategies that expand cognitive longevity far beyond what most people believe is possible.
In The Stimulated Mind, Dr. Wood, physician, neuroscientist, and performance coach for Formula 1, challenges the myth that cognitive decline is a normal part of aging and reveals how the brain can continue to adapt, strengthen, and even improve over time. He offers a practical, evidence-based roadmap for maintaining mental clarity, protecting against neurodegenerative disease, and thriving cognitively at any age.
Packed with clear explanations, practical tools, and actionable science, The Stimulated Mind offers a realistic, empowering roadmap to true cognitive longevity—so your brain stays sharp, adaptable, and high-performing no matter what the years bring
BIOS:
Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist and performance consultant to world-class athletes across multiple sports. He earned degrees in biochemistry (University of Cambridge), medicine (University of Oxford), and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience (University of Oslo).
He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where his research focuses on brain health across the lifespan—from preterm infants to adults with brain injury—and factors influencing long-term cognitive function and dementia risk.
Dr. Wood has published over 100 scientific papers, lectures internationally on brain health, metabolism, and performance, and has consulted Olympians, world champions, and Formula 1 drivers. He is a co-founder of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine. He lives in Seattle with his wife Elizabeth and their two boxers, Bowen and Morgan.
Dr. Jason Hinman serves as the Director of the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research and Care at UCLA. He is a physician-scientist, Associate Professor of Neurology, Director of the West Los Angeles VA Stroke Program and a recognized expert in stroke and the vascular contributions to dementia. His NIH-funded research program seeks to identify molecular pathways at the interface of stroke and dementia to enable new diagnostics and treatments. He cares deeply about equity in healthcare, training, and advancing the next generation of therapies for dementia and cerebrovascular disease.