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Alzheimer's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments | Dr. David Carr

Nov 28, 2023
01:07:16
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Dr. David Carr, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, discusses Alzheimer's disease causes, symptoms, and treatments. Topics include reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease, caring about Alzheimer's in your 30s, safe alcohol consumption for your brain, and improving memory for the long term.
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Quick takeaways

  • Regular physical activity, like 150 minutes of exercise per week, delays the onset of Alzheimer's disease and improves brain, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal health.
  • Adequate sleep, especially deep sleep, plays a crucial role in clearing harmful proteins from the brain, preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

Deep dives

Physical activity is important in preventing Alzheimer's disease

Engaging in regular physical activity, such as 150 minutes or more of exercise per week, is beneficial in delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Exercise not only helps with brain health, but also improves cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health.

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