The chapter explores the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, discussing the processes in the brain leading to cell death and cognitive decline. It delves into the distinction between dementia and Alzheimer's, highlighting various causes and types of dementia, and distinguishing normal memory lapses from potential signs of Alzheimer's. The conversation also delves into preventive measures like lifestyle changes, genetic testing for Alzheimer's risk, and the societal impact of the disease.
Original broadcast date: December 23, 2022. Our brains are magnificently complex - and highly fallible. This hour, neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova explains how to keep our brains healthy and what to do when something goes wrong.
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