Defeating dementia what you can do to prevent Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia

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.

Main Author: Furman, Richard (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2018]
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: Understanding demential
  • 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.