In this episode, we're take a closer look at one of the top fears we have about aging – cognitive decline and specifically, Alzheimer's disease.
Unlike mobility issues or cancer that affects what you can do, Alzheimer's is a disease that robs you of your very identity.
Alarmingly, an estimated 6.9 million Americans over the age of 65 are living with the disease, and 2/3 are women.
Fortunately, you don't have to leave your risk of developing Alzheimer's to chance. While there are non-modifiable risk factors like age, genetics, and sex, there are many modifiable risk factors that can reduce your risk by up to 90 percent.
The key is to approach it like a game a chess - not checkers - and look five or six steps ahead because the disease process starts 20-30 years before the onset of symptoms like memory loss.
Based on the latest research, I've identified 8 essential habits you can adopt for optimal brain health. The book I reference in this episode are: "The Alzheimer's Solution" by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD, and "The End of Alzheimer's" by Dale Bredesen, MD.
If you want to maintain a sharp, healthy brain well into your 80s and beyond, this is an episode you're going to want to listen to from beginning to end.
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