Can we prevent Alzheimer's? It turns out our genes only account for about 3-5% of dementia cases, and we have a lot more control of our long-term cognitive health than we once thought. World-renowned Alzheimer's researchers Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai join us on the podcast to share how food—most notably plant-based whole foods—play a huge role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's.
Show Notes:
How to take care of your cognitive health long term with a well-planned plant-based diet
Why and how Dean and Ayesha decided to become neurologists
Why it's a privilege to take care of your family members in need
A personal story from Toni about the devastating effects of dementia
The shocking, growing statistics of Alzheimer's and dementia
The difference between Alzheimer's and dementia
Genetics vs. lifestyle as dementia risk factors
A discussion on treatments for dementia
The encouraging statistics on how effective lifestyle factors can be for preventing dementia
How to effectively support people who are living with dementia
The cost-effectiveness of a more holistic preventative approach to dementia treatment
Blue zones and how the brain doctors take them into account in their work
What you can and should do to optimize your brain health and well-being over time
Remember: NEURO - Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restorative sleep, Optimize cognitive activity
Toni's tips for managing stress and getting better sleep
The importance of community and socializing for our health
Why positive stress, challenges, and discomfort are valuable for our brain health
The Neuro 9:
Greens
Beans/lentils
Berries
Nuts and seeds
Herbs and spices
Cruciferous vegetables
Whole grains
Tea
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Organifi (use code plantpower at checkout for 20% off )
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