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b"Alzheimer\\u2019s disease can and should be prevented. Dr.\\xa0Dale Bredesen explains how.In recent years, Alzheimer's disease has affected more and more people and it\\u2019s hitting at an earlier age. It\\u2019s the third leading cause of death in the United States. Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. As recently as a few years ago, there was no hope for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. However, recent research shows that those who come in early can have a very good prognosis. The key is prevention and early detection.\\xa0 In addition to genetic testing, adults age 45 and older should have conversations with their physician about lifestyle factors that can cause Alzheimer\\u2019s. They should also start getting regular cognoscopies, a test used to evaluate the risk factors that can cause neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.\\xa0 Dr. Dale Bredesen explains that a healthy plant-based diet that\\u2019s mildly ketogenic, stress management, and regular sleep patterns can help prevent Alzheimer\\u2019s and other neuro-degenerative diseases. Listen as Dr.\\xa0Dale Bredesen\\xa0joins Dr. Taz to discuss the prevention of Alzheimer\\u2019s disease."