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In the Brain podcast, we blend medical insights with behavior design principles to empower you in creating brain healthy habits. We aim to demystify brain health, enhance focus, and reduce the risk of dementia. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the brain, all backed by science and fueled by behaviour design.
What Can You Do If You Have The High-Risk Alzheimer’s Disease ApoE4 Gene?
The Brain Podcast
37 minutes 10 seconds
1 year ago
What Can You Do If You Have The High-Risk Alzheimer’s Disease ApoE4 Gene?
(00:00) – Intro: Nine ways to reduce Alzheimer’s risk
(01:47) – Importance of ApoE4 in dementia
(03:15) – Different ways to reduce dementia risk
(04:12) – 9 Things You Can Do to Support Your Brain Health
(07:00) – Pay attention to brain, body, and supplements for optimal health
(07:51) – RDAs and benefits of supplements
(08:34) – Omega3 testing and supplementation
(10:08) – Omega3 supplements for atrial fibrillation
(11:38) – Supplementing with a symphony of nutrients, not just one
(12:32) – Vitacog Supplementing with Vitamin B and Omega3
(14:10) – Taking supplements for long-term benefits
(17:07) – B vitamin testing for correcting genetic variations
(17:32) – A positive aging mindset reduces dementia risk
(19:15) – Tiny habits shift mindset for healthy aging
(20:57) – A positive mindset helps with knee pain
(21:36) – Longevity questions to ask yourself
(22:06) – Inspiration for physical fitness in older age
(22:46) – Hormones and Alzheimer’s disease in women
(26:39) – Head trauma and dementia risk importance for people with ApoE4
(29:24) – Impact of Alcohol on women’s health
(31:40) – What is the easiest place to quit alcohol?
(32:36) – Loss of sense of smell increases the risk for Alzheimer’s disease
(33:13) – Using Essential Oil for Memory Training
(35:03) – Home sniff tests for brain health
(36:42) – Outro: Support yourself with these tips
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References
Woo, Cynthia C., et al. “Overnight olfactory enrichment using an odorant diffuser improves memory and modifies the uncinate fasciculus in older adults.” Frontiers in Neuroscience 17 (2023): 1200448.
The Brain Podcast
In the Brain podcast, we blend medical insights with behavior design principles to empower you in creating brain healthy habits. We aim to demystify brain health, enhance focus, and reduce the risk of dementia. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the brain, all backed by science and fueled by behaviour design.
