Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How new science on brain energy is reshaping what we know about cognitive decline—and how to protect memory as we age.
Dementia and degenerative brain diseases affect millions of families, yet effective prevention has remained frustratingly elusive. In this engaging and accessible talk, Dr. Robert Lustig—MIT alumnus, professor emeritus at UCSF Medical School, and bestselling author—shares groundbreaking research pointing to brain energy metabolism and mitochondrial health as a key driver of cognitive decline.
Moving beyond genetics, neurotransmitters, and traditional explanations, Dr. Lustig explains why the brain’s ability to produce and use energy may matter more than we ever realized—and what this means for preventing dementia, depression, and other neurodegenerative conditions.
How new science on brain energy is reshaping what we know about cognitive decline—and how to protect memory as we age.
Dementia and degenerative brain diseases affect millions of families, yet effective prevention has remained frustratingly elusive. In this engaging and accessible talk, Dr. Robert Lustig—MIT alumnus, professor emeritus at UCSF Medical School, and bestselling author—shares groundbreaking research pointing to brain energy metabolism and mitochondrial health as a key driver of cognitive decline.
Moving beyond genetics, neurotransmitters, and traditional explanations, Dr. Lustig explains why the brain’s ability to produce and use energy may matter more than we ever realized—and what this means for preventing dementia, depression, and other neurodegenerative conditions.
