Everyday substances, from caffeine to alcohol, influence our cognitive function in ways we may not fully realize. This week on Aging Less: The Longevity Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is joined by Adjunct Professor of Human Psychopharmacology, Andrew Scholey, to explore how these common substances affect our brain performance, mood, and overall well-being. Prof. Andrew Scholey has led groundbreaking research on the neurocognitive effects of drugs, alcohol, and natural compounds, including plant extracts like ginkgo biloba and ginseng. Formerly the Director of the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University of Technology, he has spent decades investigating the mechanisms behind cognitive enhancement and the role of nutrition in brain health. In this episode, Prof. Andrew Scholey unpacks the science behind how substances like caffeine, alcohol, and even chewing gum impact cognitive function, memory, and mental clarity. He also discusses the effects of hangovers, caffeine, and lifestyle on neurocognitive performance. Together, Sabrina and Prof. Andrew Scholey discuss the balance between beneficial and potentially harmful effects of everyday substances, providing insights on how to make informed choices for mental resilience. So, tune in this week for expert perspectives on what fuels – or hinders – your brainpower! Follow Prof. Andrew Scholey’s work on the following platforms:Profile: https://experts.swinburne.edu.au/879-andrew-scholey Link: https://www.andrewscholey.com/  Produced by the Longevity Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://longevity.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Longevity Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Longevity.ScienceLabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longevity.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevity.science.labs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/longevity-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOSciencelabs TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@longevity.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aging-less-the-longevity-science-insights-podcast/id1776041174Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iPSCjvt7HegaUDPYy3U1q?si=44dab94bf8d14005Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/21449d46-936b-443d-8a10-012402c9dff6iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-aging-less-the-longevity-231093338/Podbean: https://longevityscienceinsights.podbean.com/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/aging-less-the-longevity-science-insights-podcastPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/aging-less-the-longevity-scien-5871404