The Rich Roll Podcast

Optimize Your Brain: Team Sherzai On Fighting Cognitive Decline With Nutrition & Lifestyle

Mar 22, 2021
Join Drs. Dean and Aisha Sherzai, esteemed neurologists at the forefront of Alzheimer's prevention, as they discuss groundbreaking strategies to combat cognitive decline. They reveal that 90% of Alzheimer's cases can be prevented through simple diet and lifestyle changes. The Sherzais explore the critical link between brain and vascular health, the importance of a whole food plant-based diet, and the psychological barriers to adopting new health habits. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring insights on nurturing brain health!
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ANECDOTE

Meeting in Afghanistan

  • Dean and Ayesha Sherzai met in Afghanistan, he working for the World Bank and she volunteering with Doctors Without Borders.
  • Their shared experience with grandparents suffering from Alzheimer's sparked their interest in neurology.
INSIGHT

Limitations of Mouse Models

  • Mouse models for Alzheimer's research often yield positive results that don't translate to humans.
  • This realization led the Sherzais to explore alternative approaches, focusing on lifestyle interventions.
ANECDOTE

Loma Linda and San Bernardino

  • The Sherzais moved to Loma Linda, home to a Seventh-day Adventist community known for its healthy lifestyles.
  • They observed a stark contrast in health outcomes compared to nearby San Bernardino, highlighting the impact of lifestyle factors.
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