This Habit Could Protect Your Brain for Life ft. Sophia Smith Galer

Knowing or learning another language has been shown to reduce the risk of getting dementia. The words we use influence the way we view things like healthcare and death. And the language of food is a treasure trove of history that holds stories of our culture and heritage. That’s why digital journalist and creator Sophia Smith-Galer is so passionate about the subject. She has an online series called ‘Eatamology’ and is the author of ‘How To Kill A Language’, an exploration of how languages die out, and how we can revive them. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How languages are going extinct at a rapid rate - and why we should save them ➡︎ The deep connection between the language of food and culture ➡︎ How language learning can connect you to your ancestral roots ➡︎  Why being bilingual broadens your vocal abilities ➡︎ How AI is changing the way we speak and the words we use Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:32 Why languages need to be preserved 4:28 The “eatamology” of food language 9:28 Why Brits should learn another language 12:45 The anatomical advantages of being bilingual 20:32 How medical terminology shapes our understanding of death and illness 29:22 The natural evolution of language & AI’s influence 35:45 How AI is harming trust online Connect with me: Instagram:   / drkaranrajan   Facebook:   / drkaranr   TikTok:   / dr.karanr   X:   / drkaranrajan   Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Connect with Sophia: Instagram:   / sophiasgaler   TikTok:   / sophiasmithgaler   Website: https://sophiasmithgaler.com/ Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook Pre-order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformat... Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10. Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. This Habit Could Protect Your Brain For Life ft. Sophia Galer | Dr Karan    / @drkaran