Simple Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Dementia with Max Lugavere
Dave Asprey
Jun 20, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid chronic surgeries to reduce dementia risk
Undergoing undue or chronic surgeries is a risk factor for developing dementia, as seen in patients who were cognitively healthy before a procedure.
Transform 'diagnose and adios' into comprehensive dementia care
The typical medical experience for dementia is 'diagnose and adios,' where doctors run tests and prescribe drugs but offer little else, leaving patients feeling hopeless.
Challenge 'all foods fit' narrative to reclaim personal agency
The popular 'all foods fit' narrative is a form of gaslighting that deflects blame from ultra-processed food manufacturers onto the consumer's willpower.
Utilize MCT oil to prevent and reverse Alzheimer's in early stages
Phase 2 clinical trials show that MCT oil can prevent and or reverse Alzheimer's, especially in its early stages, via metabolic effects.
Utilize low-dose nicotine to enhance cognition and promote longevity
Low-dose pharmaceutical nicotine, separate from smoking, is proposed as a cognitive enhancer and pro-longevity tool with a substantial protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases.
Reduce waistline to protect brain volume
Studies show that as your waistline expands, there is a direct correlation with lower total brain volume.
Rethink Alzheimer's treatment beyond pharmaceutical failures
The 99.6% failure rate of Alzheimer's drug trials highlights the ineffectiveness of the pharmaceutical approach and the need to think outside the box.
Leverage journalism to bridge gaps in health research
A journalist's perspective can be an advantage in health research by connecting the dots between siloed areas of science that PhDs might miss.
Prioritize early prevention to combat dementia onset
The process of dementia begins in the brain well before the onset of symptoms, by some estimates for decades, making early prevention critical.
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