Defeating dementia : what you can do to prevent Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia / Richard Furman, MD, FACS.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Dementia. It's one of the most dreaded conditions we face as we age. Many people claim they would rather be diagnosed with cancer than dementia or Alzheimer's. What many don't realize is that dementia is not a forgone conclusion as we get older. Our own lifestyle choices and habits can have a significant impact--for good or ill--on our chances of developing the disease. And that means there's hope.
Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Richard Furman helps readers understand dementia and Alzheimer's and shows them how to make three powerful lifestyle changes that can help decrease the probability of developing this disease. He explains how eating the right foods, exercising, and sustaining an ideal weight can dramatically reduce the likelihood of developing dementia in the first place, and even how it can slow the progression of the disease in someone who has already received a diagnosis.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-298).
Part 1: Understanding dementia -- What is dementia? -- The stages of Alzheimer's -- The brain, imagery, and testing -- Part 2: The aging process and the health of your arteries -- The importance of protecting your arteries -- Midlife and Alzheimer's -- Part 3: The risk factors for developing Alzheimer's -- Your course determines your destination -- Risk factor 1: High cholesterol -- Risk factor 2: A sedentary lifestyle -- Risk factor 3: Excess weight -- Risk factor 4: High blood pressure -- Risk factor 5: Diabetes -- Part 4: Lifestyle choices for defeating dementia -- The lifestyle habits we control -- Defeating dementia lifestyle 1: A healthy diet -- Defeating dementia lifestyle 2: Ideal weight -- Defeating dementia lifestyle 3: Exercise -- Bonus lifestyle choices: defeating dementia by staying mentally and socially active -- The last leaf -- Epilogue.
Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Richard Furman helps readers understand dementia and Alzheimer's and shows them how to make lifestyle changes that can reduce the likelihood of developing these diseases.