Plant-Powered People Podcast 95. Preventing Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Decline with The Brain Doctors
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:
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How to take care of your cognitive health long term with a well-planned plant-based diet
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Why and how Dean and Ayesha decided to become neurologists
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Why it’s a privilege to take care of your family members in need
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A personal story from Toni about the devastating effects of dementia
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The shocking, growing statistics of Alzheimer’s and dementia
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The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Genetics vs. lifestyle as dementia risk factors
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A discussion on treatments for dementia
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The encouraging statistics on how effective lifestyle factors can be for preventing dementia
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How to effectively support people who are living with dementia
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The cost-effectiveness of a more holistic preventative approach to dementia treatment
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Blue zones and how the brain doctors take them into account in their work
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What you can and should do to optimize your brain health and well-being over time
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Remember: NEURO - Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restorative sleep, Optimize cognitive activity
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Toni’s tips for managing stress and getting better sleep
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The importance of community and socializing for our health
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Why positive stress, challenges, and discomfort are valuable for our brain health
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The Neuro 9:
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Greens
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Beans/lentils
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Berries
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Nuts and seeds
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Herbs and spices
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Cruciferous vegetables
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Whole grains
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Tea
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Caraway Home (use code plantpoweredkitchen at checkout for 10% off)
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Organifi (use code plantpower at checkout for 20% off )
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