Paul E. Bendheim, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, author, and founder of BrainSavers®, Inc., a company dedicated to helping people reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s dementia by strengthening and enhancing brain function and overall health through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. His work focuses on preventing cognitive decline and promoting brain resilience in aging populations. He serves as a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, where he helps educate the next generation of physicians.
A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Bendheim earned his undergraduate degree cum laude in art history from Pomona College, followed by a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, where he graduated with AOA honors. He completed his neurology residency and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
Over his distinguished career, Dr. Bendheim has held leadership roles in academic medicine, biotechnology, and clinical research, including serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Mindset Biopharmaceuticals and Medical Director at Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Copaxone Division. His contributions center on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, recognizing early in his career that lifestyle modification is a powerful, evidence-based tool for prevention.
As founder and CEO of BrainSavers®, Dr. Bendheim led the development of the company’s hallmark program, the Brain+Body Total Fitness Program, an evidence-based framework combining mental, physical, nutritional, and social practices to foster cognitive vitality and overall health. He is also the author of “The Brain Training Revolution: A Proven Workout for Healthy Brain Aging,” which outlines practical strategies for maintaining mental sharpness throughout life.