One of the most rapidly growing health issues of our time is the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. For years, health officials and agencies have maintained that there is no way to reverse or cure Alzheimer’s disease. But today, you’re going to learn the latest science on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and specific interventions that can be used to prevent and reverse neurodegenerative diseases.
Today’s guest, Dr. Dale Bredesen, is an internationally recognized neurologist who specializes in neurodegenerative decline and Alzheimer’s disease. He’s here on The Model Health Show to share important insights on how Alzheimer’s disease develops and progresses, and the exact lifestyle practices that are necessary for sustaining a healthy brain for life.
You’re going to learn some of the latest science on how many people are projected to battle neurodegenerative diseases, the global burden of Alzheimer’s disease, and the fascinating new research on prevention and reversal. Dr. Bredesen’s work is fascinating, and his approach is empowering – we have the ability to end Alzheimer’s disease. Click play to learn how from the incredible Dr. Dale Bredesen!
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How many Americans are projected to die from dementia.
- What percentage of Alzheimer’s disease patients are women.
- How much money the average Alzheimer’s patient pays for healthcare costs.
- The four phases of Alzheimer’s disease development.
- Why mild cognitive impairment is a misnomer.
- The truth about reversing cognitive decline.
- How early dementia signs can be found.
- Why Alzheimer’s disease is forecasted to bankrupt the Medicare system.
- How wearables can help detect signs of changing cognitive health.
- Why the medical system is slow to catch up to science.
- What exactly Alzheimer’s disease is.
- The fundamental mode switch that occurs in Alzheimer’s disease.
- How sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease are interconnected.
- What amyloid plaques are and how they actually work.
- Why the rates of Alzheimer’s disease have risen in recent decades.
- How sugar consumption impacts the brain.
- The connection between microbiome changes and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Why insulin impacts your brain neurons.
- The important distinction between performance and durability.
- Dr. Bredesen’s basic 7 pillars for cognition.
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