Summary: Lifestyle choices do in fact contribute to dementia, Alzheimer's and other brain-related diseases.According to acclaimed physician and researcher, Dr. David Perlmutter, one of the most compelling ideas that has evolved over the past decade is that Alzheimer's is by and large preventable. Unfortunately, the current model for addressing Alzheimer's is reactive, not proactive. As Dr. Perlmutter says, it's a "diagnose and adios" situation. Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/wholehealth to save $35 off of your first order. - sponsor Dr. Perlmutter has spent the past many years looking at various bio-markers related to Alzheimer's risk. What he found to be most problematic is lack of exercise, elevated blood sugar, and obesity. The lesson is that lifestyle choices do in fact contribute to dementia, Alzheimer's and other brain-related diseases. Research has shown that diabetes increases your risk for Alzheimer's by up to four times. The problem is, the common person doesn't get this information. Instead, the solution often comes in the form of a pharmaceutical advertisement. The risk factors that are most modifiable are: Keep blood sugar at an even keel, even within the womb. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Aerobic exercise has a profound impact on brain health (as much as 50% reduced risk for dementia). Dr. Perlmutter also has done extensive research on how the brain and microbiome are connected, particularly in terms of childhood conditions such as ADHD, autism, celiac disease, type-2 diabetes, and health concerns that appear later in life. Listen as Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Taz to share viable ways you can change your brain to prevent a number of diseases. Sponsor: Get farm to table ingredients and recipes delivered right to your door every week with Sun Basket. Go to SunBasket.com/wholehealth to save $35 off of your first order.
