Health & Science Journalist; Author of "Genius Foods" & "The Genius Life"; Host of "The Genius Life" Podcast; Cognitive Wellness Advocate

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Max Lugavere Biography

Max Lugavere is a health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and filmmaker whose work focuses on nutrition, cognitive longevity, and preventive medicine. Lugavere's interest in health advocacy began after his mother was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease, prompting him to investigate how diet and lifestyle impact brain health. His mother's diagnosis with Lewy body dementia and his experiences with the medical system influenced his commitment to exploring evidence-based approaches to cognitive wellness.

Before specializing in brain health, Lugavere worked as a broadcaster and filmmaker, serving as a presenter on Current TV and co-hosting "Max and Jason: Still Up" with Jason Silva. He also created Acting Disruptive, Tribeca Enterprises' first original series, which premiered on AOL and explored innovative storytelling. These roles helped develop his communication skills, which he later applied to health journalism and public education.

Lugavere hosts "The Genius Life," a health podcast recognized for translating scientific research into practical strategies for wellness. He is the author of "Genius Foods," "The Genius Life," and "Genius Kitchen," a series of bestsellers that blend investigative journalism with actionable advice on nutrition and brain health. "Genius Foods" is a New York Times bestseller, and "Genius Kitchen" is a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Lugavere also co-directed the documentary "Little Empty Boxes" with Chris Newhard, which chronicles his personal experiences caring for his mother during her decline from dementia.

Lugavere's writing has appeared in Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, and he has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, The New York Times, and People Magazine. He has contributed to programs such as "The Rachael Ray Show," PBS's "Brief but Spectacular," and "The Doctors," and has appeared on podcasts including "The Joe Rogan Experience" and "The Diary of a CEO." Lugavere has delivered talks at SXSW, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, and the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, sharing insights on brain health, nutrition, and preventive medicine. He has also lectured at academic institutions such as Weill Cornell Medicine. Lugavere is recognized for making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience in the health and wellness community.

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Max Lugavere Videos

Max Lugavere on Foods for Brain Health, Diet-Gene Interaction & Exercise

Max Lugavere on Foods for Brain Health, Diet-Gene Interaction & Exercise

This was presentation given at AspenBrainLab, an initiative of the Aspen Brain Institute, in July of 2019.

Dementia is preventable through lifestyle | Max Lugavere | TEDxVeniceBeach

Dementia is preventable through lifestyle | Max Lugavere | TEDxVeniceBeach

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. We've flagged this talk for falling outside TEDx's curatorial guidelines. This...

What to Eat to Improve Your Memory | Max Lugavere on Health Theory

What to Eat to Improve Your Memory | Max Lugavere on Health Theory

New York Times best-selling author, Max Lugavere, sits down with Tom to discuss why he started researching brain health, the root cause of dementia,...

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