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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.
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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
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