How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease And Other Cognitive Conditions | The Proof Podcast EP #263

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When it comes to taking control of our health, embracing a comprehensive view and long-term focus is paramount. Looking towards our future, and reflecting on our family history, neurodegenerative diseases can be a significant cause for concern for many of us. In Episode #263, the exceptional Drs Ayesha and Dean Sherzai return to The Proof, delving deeper into the complex world of neurodegenerative diseases. 👇 Visit The Proof website for the full show notes and supporting studies. 👇 https://theproof.com/podcast/ Dr Dean Sherzai is a behavioural neurologist and neuroscientist who has dedicated his life to behavioural change models at the community and population levels. Dr Ayesha Sherzai is a distinguished vascular neurologist and research scientist focused on empowering her patients and their communities. Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are the authors of two best-selling books, The Alzheimer's Solution (2017, HarperCollins) and The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution (2021, HarperCollins). They are currently leading the largest community-based brain health initiative in the country. Specifically, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 04:11 - Drs. Ayesha and Dean play True or False 05:47 - Is amyloid plaque the primary cause of Alzheimer's? 07:11 - Whole grains, gluten, and brain health 14:11 - Artificial intelligence for Alzheimer's disease 17:47 - Drs. Ayesha and Dean on Melbourne 20:35 - Is olive oil good for brain health? 24:56 - What's the beef with red meat? 35:44 - Keeping the brain healthy with omega 3 fatty acids 48:58 - APOE4 and omega 3 supplementation 55:12 - Cognitive changes in midlife 59:35 - Reaction to Dr. Michael Klapper's U-turn on omega 3 supplementation 1:02:52 - Facts on choline 1:08:30 - Understanding neurodegenerative diseases 1:18:24 - Inheriting frontotemporal dementia: what are your chances? 1:21:04 - Lifestyle vs. genetics: debunking myths about dementia risk 1:28:36 - Healthy habits for a healthy brain 1:37:18 - Close relationships & cognitive resilience prevent dementia 1:50:17 - Understanding amyloid plaques and Alzheimer's progression 2:00:10 - Amyloid hypothesis under scrutiny 2:06:52 - Biomarkers and cutting-edge techniques for Alzheimer's detection 2:21:04 - How to prevent cognitive decline 2:24:00 - Homocysteine, CRISPR, and the future of personalized medicine 2:29:54 - Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease 2:44:47 - Depression and anxiety 2:50:44 - Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) & Guillain-Barré 2:56:28 - Unpacking Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 3:06:58 - Outro Connect: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraindocs/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrainDocs/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_brain_docs - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebraindocs - Website: https://thebraindocs.com/ - Podcast: https://thebraindocs.com/podcasts/ - Past episodes: https://theproof.com/tag/ayesha-sherzai/ If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments. Optimise your health with InsideTracker’s biomarker analysis. Get exclusive access to InsideTracker’s new ApoB test, and a significant discount at insidetracker.com/simon. The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends Enjoy, friends. Simon ==== Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.