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Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

Is Your Diet Feeding Alzheimer's Disease? with Dr. Richard Isaacson

Jan 15, 2024
20:33

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  • Following a brain-healthy Mediterranean-style diet can have a positive impact on brain health by incorporating green leafy vegetables, fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and minimizing processed foods and added sugars.
  • Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's disease, such as progressive short-term memory decline, changes in sleep patterns, and personality changes, is crucial for early intervention and prevention.

Deep dives

The Power of Diet in Alzheimer's Prevention

Eating a brain-healthy diet is one of the most potent tools in protecting the brain against Alzheimer's disease. The totality of evidence suggests that following a brain-healthy Mediterranean-style diet, incorporating green leafy vegetables, fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and minimizing processed foods and added sugars, can have a positive impact on brain health. While there is nuance and individual variation in nutritional needs, making brain-healthy choices today can have cumulative positive effects on brain health tomorrow.

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