Outsmarting Alzheimer's: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk

An easy-to-follow, research-based guide to the simple, low-cost choices that give the reader the power to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia; slow the progression of the disease; and mitigate symptoms and improve well-being.

Did you know that getting on the treadmill can help keep your brain sharp? Or that eating grilled meat could increase your risk of being struck down by dementia? The dozens of choices you make over the course of any average day—ordering the curry vs. the burger with fries, reading the newspaper vs. watching the news—all add up. Together with your family history, they establish your risk of getting Alzheimer’s years from now. No drugs or procedures can cure or even effectively treat Alzheimer’s yet. Butyou have the power to outsmart this terrifying disease.

Based on the latest scientific research, Outsmarting Alzheimer’s gives you 80 simple lifestyle prescriptions in the six key areas with the most scientific evidence for protecting your brain health.