Podcasts Arts Plant-Powered People Podcast 95. Preventing Alzheimers & Cognitive Decline with The Brain Doctors

95. Preventing Alzheimers & Cognitive Decline with The Brain Doctors

Published: May 1, 2023, 1 p.m.

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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\\u2019s researchers Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai join us on the podcast to share how food\\u2014most notably plant-based whole foods\\u2014play a huge role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer\'s.

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Show Notes:

  • How to take care of your cognitive health long term with a well-planned plant-based diet

  • Why and how Dean and Ayesha decided to become neurologists

  • Why it\\u2019s a privilege to take care of your family members in need

  • A personal story from Toni about the devastating effects of dementia

  • The shocking, growing statistics of Alzheimer\\u2019s and dementia

  • The difference between Alzheimer\\u2019s and dementia

  • Genetics vs. lifestyle as dementia risk factors

  • A discussion on treatments for dementia

  • The encouraging statistics on how effective lifestyle factors can be for preventing dementia

  • How to effectively support people who are living with dementia

  • The cost-effectiveness of a more holistic preventative approach to dementia treatment

  • Blue zones and how the brain doctors take them into account in their work

  • What you can and should do to optimize your brain health and well-being over time

  • Remember: NEURO - Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restorative sleep, Optimize cognitive activity

  • Toni\\u2019s tips for managing stress and getting better sleep

  • The importance of community and socializing for our health

  • Why positive stress, challenges, and discomfort are valuable for our brain health

  • The Neuro 9:

    • Greens

    • Beans/lentils

    • Berries

    • Nuts and seeds

    • Herbs and spices

    • Cruciferous vegetables

    • Whole grains

    • Tea\\xa0

  • Caraway Home (use code plantpoweredkitchen at checkout for 10% off)\\xa0

  • Organifi (use code plantpower at checkout for 20% off )

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