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A heartbreaking disease that we may not be aware of until it is too late. Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases can almost be prevented with healthier lifestyle, at the very least prolonging the growth of the disease in our brain. Brain is a greedy organ, thus we need to continue to loving this part of our organs. Metabolic health, exercise, strength training, sleep, hearing eval, managing depression, oral health, sauna, B-vits and vit-D, hormone replacement therapy are the prevention skills we (and our parents) might have to start learning if not already. Hope you enjoy our discussions. As always we are not medical professionals, however we like discussing the matters we know nothing about colloquially and hoping that this podcast serves as a reminder for us to rethink about our lifestyle. Link in bio.References Books:- Is It Alzheimer’s? 101 by Dr. Peter V. Rabins- The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk- Being Mortal by Dr. Atul GawandeHuberman Lab Podcasts:- Dr. Staci Whitman: How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health- Dr. Stacy Sims: Female Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance, & Longevity- Dr. Mary Claire Haver: How to Navigate Menopause & Perimenopause for Maximum Health & Vitality- Dr. Natalie Crawford: Female Hormone, Health, Fertility & Vitality- Dr. Sara Gottfried: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity

Although we are in the same age range, Lila and I have a different exercise level due to a lot of different challenges that we currently have in our lives. However, we do agree with what Peter Attia says about exercise, we really do need to start TODAY instead of waiting for tomorrow. It really does not matter where your current exercise level is at, or whether you are at your 20s, 30s, 40s even 70s. What does matter is your ability to face the music that there is nothing better than exercise as it will give you the highest return to your physical (and emotional) health in the future. We also discuss about those four types of exercise that is recommended. So, enjoy the episode about this fabulous book by Peter Attia, Outlive.

If any of the previous episodes is not depressing enough, well welcome to today discussion regarding the runaway cell, or commonly known as: Cancer. Lila and I tried to make this conversation as light as we possibly could and hoping we are not minimizing the seriousness of the disease. Cancer was once identified as an aging disease. But as of 2017, more younger people of 45-64 years old on the receiving end. It is sad, and this particular disease by its own character is so hard to detect, and when it does: mostly it's already there (and possibly somewhere else) for a long time. What to do? Read more and educate what we can do to prevent and how to deal. This book is quite good for that. Enjoy our discussion and do enrich yourself with people in the area of expertise. And be kind!

Our last day and it's a bitter sweet. Sweet because of the memories, adventures, gorgeous architecture and all the beautiful walks we did. Bitter because our experience at the airport on our way home was so colorful. Haha. Surely that is the downfall of going on holiday during high-season. HOWEVER! It would always give us good stories to remember later on. Listen to this episode and it might revoke some of your unique airport memories. Hope you enjoy our last episode of Morocco!

We were so spoilt for the first five days in Morocco, that only on our last two days, we had our own misshapen little adventures. Today we're going hiking, rode a camel, and unwillingly starved ourselves until late in the day while battling hail and colder climate up in the mountain. Such fun! Listen and enjoy!

A day trip to the Port City of Essaouira. Located in the western part of Morocco (a-three-hours drive south of Marrakech), this coastal town is a perfect getaway after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. A UNESCO Heritage, the Medina of Essaouira is protected by the massive Sea Fort called Sqala. Interestingly, the Fish Market is also one of the set for Game of Thrones for the fictional Astapor. Loads of things going on for such a quaint little town. Beautiful!

Today is the fourth day of our trip which also translates as 'let's stay friends and go separately.' Layla and I started our day a little early for our 6 hours Cooking Class in Souk Cuisine. Ira and Ina went a little far out of Marrakesh for their Pottery Lesson in Yoma Pottery & Painting Workshop. With a little hiccup, we decidedly to have a fancy dinner at one of the most respected restaurant in Marrakech. Immersing ourselves to local vibes today and felt wonderful afterwards. This is a good day!

Ira and I still exploring Marrakech with its beauty and antiques. Today we got lost in the narrow and winding path of maze-like alleys. It might be inconvenient for some, but for the small size of Marrakech, it was actually rather adoring. The architecture is gorgeous, the people are welcome, and this is what adventure is supposed to be. Be comfortable in the uncomfortable. Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, Place des Feblantiers, Mellah Spice Market, and the labyrinth of Jemaa El-fnaa continues to put us in awe.

After a cold night sleep for me and a warm cozy sleep for Ira, we woke up fresh and ready to tackle the day with a-three-carbs-breakfast! Today we're having the brunch of our life in Bacha, praying (well, some of us) in Kutubiyya Mosque, taking a down time in Le Jardin Secret, and losing our words in Ben Youssef Madrasa. A beautiful institution built in 1564, closed down in 1960. Now, visitors can marvel to the architecture. We're ending the night with Moroccan Couscous, delicious!

Morocco is nothing but here and there stories about getting the hotel reservation mixed up, or the fact that only certain currency is accepted in many money changer, or how you have to haggle for everything. HOWEVER, these are all part of the experience, and a great one at that too. Listen and laugh to our stories and hopefully you enjoy it as much as we enjoy our trip in Marrakesh!