Dementia is preventable through lifestyle. Start now. | Max Lugavere

Dementia is preventable through lifestyle. Start now. | Max Lugavere | TEDxVeniceBeach

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Health and science journalist Max Lugavere has always been close with his mom. When she began to show signs of dementia in her early fifties, it shook him to his core. Wasn’t dementia an old person’s disease? And with drug trials having a near 100% failure rate, what was there to do? In 2017, a leading Alzheimer’s organization recognized for the first time that one third of dementia cases may be preventable. And so Max decided to devote himself to figuring out how he and his peers could best avoid the disease. In this illuminating talk, Max discusses the fascinating diet and lifestyle changes associated with significant risk reduction for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and what that means. For more, pick up his New York Times bestselling book, GENIUS FOODS. Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, author, and TV personality. He is the director of the upcoming film BREAD HEAD, the first-ever documentary about dementia prevention through diet and lifestyle, and is publishing his first book in early 2018 documenting his findings on how to optimize focus, productivity, mood, and long-term brain health with food. Lugavere is a regularly-appearing "core expert" on The Dr. Oz Show, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, in the Wall Street Journal, and has contributed as a health journalist to Medscape, Vice/Munchies, the Daily Beast, and others. He is a highly sought-after speaker and has been invited to keynote events such as the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm Sweden, and esteemed academic institutions like the New York Academy of Sciences. His newest book, GENIUS FOODS, is a New York Times best seller. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@suziquestionable2845 3 роки тому

I am 80, lift weights, walk outside most days, and usually eat healthily but l have a bad trait that l know isn't healthy. I worry about a lot of problems too much. Strangely, when l'm outside, walking ( with a Walker) l don't worry about much. I try to walk fairly long distances, when the weather is favourable. I am 80.

@paolo6293 3 роки тому

Hi Julia! I need to work on diet, mostly. I'm 64 and ruined my knees by running and working on my feet all my working life, so I walk...and I do long distances as well. I don't find it strange that you don't worry while walking (and presumably, afterwards). Walking is so good for the soul...fresh air, sunshine, and my world gets larger and my problems smaller when I get out in the beautiful world. Parks are the best for me!

@honeychurchgipsy6 3 роки тому

@Julia Trefry - I hope you carry on being able to walk for a long time!! I used to walk daily - I found that I could think whilst walking but never worried about things - as if something about the rhythm of walking actually helped me to think. I have back problems and a chronic pain condition now so cannot walk far - and I miss it so much!!

@honeychurchgipsy6 3 роки тому

@@kunasagaran5740 - thanks for thinking of me but I have seen chiropractors and osteopaths many times. In fact, it was due to a chiropractor repeatedly manipulating my back when I was already presenting with a totally numb leg and foot, that probably caused a bulging, already damaged L5 disc to finally rupture and prolapse. I was left unable to walk, go to the bathroom unless I lay on the floor, and on morphine and diazepam for six months!! So nowadays I tend to avoid manipulation by force. My problems today are caused by a chronic condition (Myofascial pain syndrome) whereby my entire body is covered with trigger points causing pain, weakness and restriction of movement: I use tennis ball manipulation against a wall - it helps a bit and the pain it cause is weirdly satisfying!!

@andreasteffens3463 3 роки тому

Yes I’m 80.... hard to sleep!

@andreasteffens3463 3 роки тому

Yes!

@holland9674 2 роки тому

I took my mum gradually off all the pills her doctor recommended. She was living with me. She was in her 60's. My mum is now 88 free from dementia and Alzheimer's. She starts getting forgetful only when she is dehydrated. Few glasses of water and she is back to normal. She is medication free and has a healthy life.

@dbalexan 2 роки тому

What did you do to help her?

@susanrogers4857 2 роки тому

@@dbalexan It's right in the post: "....only when she is dehydrated. Few glasses of water and she is back to normal."

@OldmanCrypto100 2 роки тому

Sure. And essential oils

@rhondawingate2796 2 роки тому

Me and my sister have been working on our mom's health it hasn't been easy but she is drinking more water and her sugar is getting better.

@rhondapelletier2141 2 роки тому

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🌿🎁you are a gift for her!!!.........drs would have never told you that........smh

@MVK123 2 роки тому

My father is 78 years old with dementia. He was a farmer, lived in the countryside, grew his own food, got aerobic exercise everyday, never smoked, avoided alcohol, didn't like sweet or processed foods. Sometimes people are genetically disposed and it's simply not preventable.

@no-ct4ex Рік тому

My great- grandmother has dementia and it confuses me when people tell me to do puzzles and read lots of books to prevent it; when that's all my great grandmother did! 🤣 Not wasting my breath on it , our lives are in God's hands.

@bpresleyc Рік тому

I apologize for your misfortune concerning your father. My grandparents experienced similar diseases... His talk did not guarantee prevention. He said one third of Dementia could be prevented. He is just sharing information that could reduce the amount of people getting the disease. Just because his advice does not prevent ALL kinds of dementia does not warrant us to throw out the advice altogether.

@plasminus Рік тому

@@no-ct4ex My mother has Alzheimer's - now 89 and we started noticing her memory fade after my father passed away with dementia about 5 years ago. She too spent all her time doing puzzles and Sudoku (and was brilliant at it) in order 'not to lose her memory". This is the tragedy in our case. There is a lot of hot air about causes, food etc etc. I don't think there is any proof in particular about causes.

@nusaibahibraheem8183 Рік тому

@@plasminus 89 is not premature to get dementia though. I think most of the prevention will benefit early onset dementia. Also who is to say that her lifestyle wasn't what preserved her to almost 90

@judithdickey8464 Рік тому

As your father was a farmer he may have had contact with chemicals, another cause of dementia

@slundgr 2 роки тому

Don’t underestimate the role stress plays in determining our health. Also look at the chemicals in all of our foods, vegetables, fruits, water and environment.

@ChristianHada 2 роки тому

Is there any correlation between diet and stress though? Say for example, drinking alcohol regularly is unhealthy but reduces short term stress. Which would offer better results longterm?

@tamuz9633 2 роки тому

So true about chemicals in our food, vegetables, fruit even grooming and personal hygiene products. Best to eat organic food where possible, wash your food with filtered water and drink and cook with filtered water too. Use safe biodegradable products on your body and around the house. Yes, it costs more to do all the above, but then again, YOU are worth it!

@a0flj0 Рік тому

@@ChristianHada Drinking alcohol doesn't, in fact, relieve stress. It just causes short term relaxation, similar to how anaesthesia does. Your stress is right there once the alcohol has been metabolized, a d any kind of anaesthesia is in fact damaging too. Only, besides stress, your body now has to deal with the damage alcohol has caused too. Stress relief is only when you manage to eliminate the cause of stress.

@ExileLBL 29 днів тому

ok now Im even more stressed

@MarkNieuwenhuizen 5 років тому

Although it is great to prevent dementia with a healthy lifestyle, the disease is not only a monster. My mother died in a nursing home from dementia and looking back, it was the best time I have spend with her. When she lost her brain, so to speak, she also lost a lot of her trauma and that gave room for a much simpler love and understanding of each other. I was with her the moment the light flew from her eyes and all was well.

@susanafreitas6669 5 років тому

That should be good for me too...20 years of trauma with my abusive father and ex husband. ...i dont want to have alzeimer but i would like to have my memories erased. Im sure i would stop having panic atacks. ...thank you for sharing the good side of it because i believe even in the worse moments in life, we always get something good from it. ❤

@thenakedsingularity 5 років тому

Same experience here with me. It's only when my mother had dementia I started to feel that I had my mother back.

@baribrooks9643 5 років тому

Great feelings, big heart and open mind:)

@justgivemethetruth 5 років тому

You're crazy.

@nicoledefontaine6144 5 років тому

That actually makes sense thank you

@IMCcanTWEESTED 3 роки тому

Keep active, don't retire, eat sensibly, get a dog (My dog makes me walk him 2 miles twice a day) and write...a bunch. I do my writing on UKposts in the comments section. Composing well thought out comments, exercises neuroplasticity which resists the formation of amyloid plaques.

@eddyvideostar 3 роки тому

Dear Bobby Hill: I agree with most of your fine comment, especially composing for a purpose -- yes, to communicate with sophisticated people of similar ilk, that stimulates the further desire for self-improvement, continuing to exercise, and working the mind as well as the body. Activity is good, one should continue with his occupation depending upon what it is -- or if your own CWA union will allow this psychologically. They can be destructive and can force out their own members. A dog is good, a good friend, but will need permanent care, lest he turns foe. One cannot discard and put it away. Make sure that your situation is good. Even the discipline of an army three-star general is diminished with dearth when he is ailing or sick.

@Journeyman-Fixit 3 роки тому

Thanks for the comment, getting a Dog is excellent IMO!

@trishmurphy1941 3 роки тому

Actually I was able to do most of these things AFTER I retired.

@lifechoices7869 3 роки тому

I like you

@monicasuri6487 3 роки тому

A good Omega 3 with the right balance of EPA and DHA is very important also to keep strong memory .

@meganmcdonald5229 Рік тому

My Grandfather was in perfect health. Ate very healthy all his life, exercised regularly. Didn’t stop dementia. It’s not that simple.

@cherannretiredgran66 Рік тому

🙁

@drwizard41 Рік тому

You are 100% correct. This guy is just the latest snake oil salesman making completely unsupportable medical claims about diets. Just because he may one or two accurate facts, doesn't mean that these statements can be stringed together to define cause and effect.

@mlateer Місяць тому

It’s about odds and statistics. You could do everything right and still have a problem. But why not stack the deck in your favor?

@karenjohnson8712 Рік тому

This was one of the best talks I have listened to! My mother has Alzheimers and it is tearing me and my family apart. I am terrified of getting the disease and appreciate your preventative advice. You should be a motivational speaker, you are excellent!

@DrLoriV 2 роки тому

As an appraiser who addresses objects regularly, my parents' (yes, both) dementia made me think about how objects could spark memory. For years I have been telling people about how objects--art, antiques, collectibles, vintage objects, etc.-- spark emotion and memories. When my Mother became ill, I was upset she didn't remember her favorite sauce recipe but I was thrilled when she lit up and could recite it without aid when I put a recipe box from my childhood kitchen in her hand. It was like something clicked. My father, who played major league baseball, would repeat sentences like as on a loop. It saddened me so. I gave him one of his old baseballs and asked him to tell me how to throw a curveball and he was clear and accurate. Objects can open the door to memories. Amazing. I hope this info helps others just as this Ted talk has.

@grannylearns9156 2 роки тому

This is why hoarding "helpers" who throw away 80-90 percent of an older person's belongings can increase or bring on dementia.

@dirkandrobbiebakker5381 2 роки тому

@KC53557 2 роки тому

Music has a similar affect.

@rhondapelletier2141 2 роки тому

@@grannylearns9156 yeah, it needs to be done. But with love and care and specific items need to be saved for just that purpose. Loving memories of the past......❤️🙏🌿

@loretaqiftja7839 2 роки тому

Your tip is more helpful than this talk. Glad he admits that he studied film and is not a health expert.

@Vesper_Songs 3 роки тому

Great lecture! I would add SLEEP to this list. One of my dearest friends, who is only in his late 50s, is in advanced stages of a rare form of Alzheimer's and he had a pretty healthy vegetarian diet and exercised a lot. BUT he was intentionally sleep-deprived, wanting to squeeze the most productivity out of his life (he was something of a workaholic). He slept about 4 hours a day for about 30 years. I am convinced that the sleep deprivation destroyed his brain and put him into the situation he is in now, with years shaved off his life. It is truly heartbreaking.

@mikeanderson4544 3 роки тому

You must not have been paying close attention to the video. He mentions the importance of sleep at 11:27.

@sarahmccallum-beard7627 3 роки тому

Hi there, yes, I agree, my mother did shift work for many years and was often sleep deprived. I do believe that this had a massive impact on her degree of Alzheimer's disease.

@SedonaMethodPlus 3 роки тому

Oh yes - that is really so important. Look at Margaret Thatcher. She prided herself on 4 hours sleep a night and then ended up with Alzheimer's (might have been her conscience finally catching up with her too). Of course, one case is not statistically valid, it's more that she reflected a culture where having very little sleep is an indication of importance and success.

@nptexas1 3 роки тому

@@SedonaMethodPlus It's true. For some crazy reason, some people wear their sleep deprivation as a badge of honor instead of a destructive habit. When I sleep well, I can tell the difference as soon as I wake up.

@Robert-iv8vc 3 роки тому

SLEEP, indeed. That is actually THE MOST IMPORTANT PREVENTATIVE against inordinate cognitive decline. His presentation was lacking in that regard. BTW, CAPs are for emphasis. Not yelling. :)

@StriderBillman 2 роки тому

quick summ: - meat (micronutrients) - cardio exercise - pad sleep with intermittent fasting - bad: carbs, fruit with high glycemic load (modern banana as opposed to a wild banana)

@paulinaastete7238 Рік тому

It takes a big heart and a lot of patience and effort , just like my parents did for us when i was a child....but i now have a new relationship with my 82 yr old dad. After mom died he went fully downhill. It has been a year and a half. Dad now talks, bathes himself, makes his bed, helps me sweep and wash dishes! He was never a hugger and i realized i never had a real conversation with him because he was always working and he was a very negative, hard man. Now, he is incredibly agreeable and allows a hug! When he was at his worst, i decided to intervene...I took away ALL sugar, his main addiction. He fought me every day for weeks! His body and mind hated the cleanse and rehabilitation until his brain chemistry began to change. He slept better, longer. He now only eats good whole foods, nuts, and fruits I give him. He has lost 60 lbs! When we label our parent, we are not helping them. It helped me to use my teacher skills to accept everything dad says and so what that what he says doesnt make sense. I dont question his hallucinations. He feels heard, loved and wanted. I tell him everyday how happy it makes me to see him happy and alive living with me. I am also trying a variety of mushrooms, adding extra fatty oils, and the good organic meats. He is beginning to have actual conversations again! and he is happy to be alive!

@sue8064 Місяць тому

Congratulations on your success with your father. It couldn't have been easy and it's always inspiring to read a positive outcome to a seemingly hopeless case. May I ask what mushrooms you are using - reishi, lion's mane, chaga combination? Thanks!

@paulinaastete7238 Місяць тому

@@sue8064 my father passed away last Feb 6th 2023 He woke up and fell backwards hit his head 9 am and by 4:30 he closed his eyes. Heart stopped at 7:30 I had been giving him turkey tail, cordyceps, reishi and lions mane n his morning shake w chocolate and micro dose. 11 months he improved continuously. He did not suffer or show pain.

@pamelawherey4583 3 роки тому

Our national health has gone down hill ever since corporations have had control of the food in super markets.

@vcello6450 3 роки тому

@PAMELA for the win

@letthetrumpetsound7893 3 роки тому

And the politicians.

@technolus5742 3 роки тому

Wasn't it ever since life expectancy increased? hmmm.

@nickacelvn 3 роки тому

Exactly ...Its great for proffits.

@exchequerguy4037 3 роки тому

It's also capitalism that brought us alternatives to super-processed foods, like the grass-fed beef I eat.

@ziblot1235 3 роки тому

I spen the last 5 years of my Moms life taking care of her while she had dementia. Its a cruel disease.

@christinedoyle6971 3 роки тому

God bless you and give you a wonderful future

@arturama8581 3 роки тому

That's why we have euthanasia. To prevent people to waste away. People would have their dogs and horses put down, cause they don't want them to suffer. But if you're a human ......... man , they LOVE you to!

@Yourdeadmeat69 3 роки тому

Me too

@2puttbirdies251 3 роки тому

Thank you for being there for her. I'm currently taking care of my Dad that has it 5 days a week and it's been tough.

@Yourdeadmeat69 3 роки тому

@@ColeManny for what it's worth eating clean means no sugar no grains no starches close to zero carbs as you can manage vegan or carnivore. My family has a history of senility and at 75 I have taken drastic measures with a strict Keto diet ---good luck to you!

@LMc-in8dm Рік тому

This is a master class on how to be the best healthy version of yourself. I rewatch it occasionally to stay on track.

@BritGirlJay Місяць тому

I do IF and keto as well for the last 7 (almost 8 now) years. I eat meat, eggs, cheese, veggies (mostly cabbage but also avocado and spinach), and nuts/some seeds, sometimes blueberries. I eat very minimal wheat and very low sugar. I'm over 50, I take zero medications and try to move each day (I'm lazy so I don't do a lot lol).

@BaldwinArtist 2 роки тому

He's probably the best prepared public speaker I've ever seen on Ted: He hit every technique on how to engage an audience and didn't even falter at the parts where he missed his moment of engagement on a hook here or there. I hope he takes his work further to help others. Its' inspiring.

@jenngibbs4559 Рік тому

Agreed.

@JojoLannister Рік тому

He inspires others just by being hot and 6’3.

@kalkalasch Рік тому

Very engaging

@user-jq3ek9jr2u Рік тому

@@JojoLannister I mean he did write 3 books, podcasts, and is definitely knowledgable on this topic but you're not wrong about the hot part

@SaumBodhi Рік тому

All these health gurus are very convincing.

@inelsclassics4378 5 років тому

Add constant stress, anxiety and worry about finances and working long hours without rest and that doesn't help the odds.

@elefantopia 5 років тому

man made EMF is also hinted to be a cause.

@trafficjon400 4 роки тому

Life is life and if you think you can avoid it your insane.

@mjdin4705 4 роки тому

@@trafficjon400 i guess only millionairs can avoid it as they dont really have much stress in their lives.

@abelowther7531 3 роки тому

exactly

@KJB0001 3 роки тому

worrying is like praying/manifesting what you DON'T want. You will have all you need. Need less.😉

@Amy-tl2xe 5 років тому

He forgot to mention SLEEP.... I strongly recommend everyone read WHY WE SLEEP by Matthew Walker. Life changing.

@nicoledefontaine6144 5 років тому

Amy Virginia sleep deprivation also can cause early dementia and long term stress

@Puppynutter123 5 років тому

... he did ...twice

@casandra750 5 років тому

Certain medications can cause short term memory loss that appears to be dementia. I wonder what long term use of drugs like Neurontin (aka gabapentin) might due to ones frontal lobe.

@elefantopia 5 років тому

Cite the study that demonstrates correlation.

@sherrythomas8149 5 років тому

@@elefantopia I can't cite a study from memory but have seen them. You can look it up as easy as I can. My Husband has narcolepsy and the APOE 3&4 gene mutation which greatly increase his risk of Alzheimers. Sleep solidifies the memory of things you learned that day which is why short term memory loss is a feature of narcolepsy. I've read far more than I've retained on this subject because I love my Husband. Sorry I haven't remembered the details of a particular study but they are there. I know because I'm like you, wanting to see proof.

@katherinecamargo8210 Рік тому

My father exercised most of his life. Even in his 80s. He was careful with what he ate. He only took pills for high blood pressure after he was 70. But around the age of 85, he started showing signs of dementia. By the age of 89, he had full blown dementia. In my opinion, he inherited it. His mother's father had it. His mother had it, his sisters had it.

@jaypierce6336 Рік тому

Am I an ogre to agree with you that dementia is hereditary as no one in my family has had it I hope that's the case. This also means this young man may deprive himself of a more relaxed diet and exercise to no avail. I wish him the best and like the message that our brains are worth protecting.

@Stanley_Baby 3 місяці тому

His point isn’t that all dementia is preventable. His point is some of them are.

@alvodin6197 Місяць тому

And all my relatives play the piano, so I guess it's inherited, right?

@serpentines6356 2 роки тому

Good relationships, friendships are of utmost importance. That's always been a hard one for me. It's tough. Eating good, and working out are a lot easier.

@getreadywithmemamma6973 3 роки тому

I'm not crying, you're crying. This is maybe the best love letter of a son to his mom. I'm a nurse, thank you for this. it's moving.

@lesborbasdeborawingell9837 3 роки тому

These guidelines also work for Multiple Sclerosis. I know this, because I have seen the change in myself . Thank you for spreading the word!

@crand20033 3 роки тому

Dr. McDougal says that beating MS is all about eating corn, potatoes, rice and beans.

@PureBelovedParsley 3 роки тому

Dr Robert Morse ND says beating MS is all about eating fresh fruit (and some raw veggies and herbs) and saying away from meat, grains, beans etc.

@miriamdossa6611 3 роки тому

@@crand20033 q.a

@mscrunchy68 3 роки тому

Terry Wahls is very interesting in her work on MS (which she has) and has developed the Wahls protocol which many have found very helpful.

@SMoore-vj7bt 2 роки тому

Agreed. From experience also. Zero or near to zero net carbs helps a lot, as well vigorous exercise.

@jamfabulous Рік тому

This talk is not to help people who have dementia. It is about how it can possibly be prevented in the future through personal lifestyle choices. However, it is very heartening that so many people are here looking for ways to help their loved one with a diagnosis.

@marionjohnson2375 Рік тому

My husband was struck on the left side of his head. Hu had swelling which impacted blood flow to his brain. In a short time vascular issues started… now we has mixed dementias. His diet was wholesome.

@ocilassolrac14 3 роки тому

My in laws had the same diet and lifestyle but my mother in law never slept fully, unlike my father in law which slept fully every night. She developed Alzheimer and died last year, me father in law is still around with good mental health. Not only a healthy diet is important, sleep is also very important for you. It is part of the healthy lifestyle professed by many experts. He forgot to mention that.

@PC-vg8vn 2 роки тому

I agree. Many in the west are not getting sufficient sleep. I also wonder if anxiety could be having an effect on the brain if it is over a long period of time. My mum was quite an anxious, highly-strung individual, unlike my dad who was more 'laid back'. She developed AD but not my dad. Diet may be a factor, but I doubt the only one.

@mtadams2009 2 роки тому

@@PC-vg8vn I am what you would call an anxious person. I switched to a keto diet which is what he is essentially describing, and my anxiety is much less. Carbs and processed food are nothing more than sugar.

@prosperbanakombe4653 Рік тому

@DonaldGerbino 3 роки тому

My mom slept with the TV on continuously for years never letting her sleep deeply I warned her and warned and now she has dementia, no control over her bowels ,sleep is very important as much as diet and exercise

@dawnrodriguez8347 3 роки тому

I’m so sorry about your mom.

@c.f.6005 2 роки тому

My mom does the same thing. I'm noticing the signs unfortunately.

@Stopcensoring 2 роки тому

I lost my grandmother to alzheimers and dementia, same for my husband. Thank you for spreading awareness and knowledge on potential prevention, I'm inspired to make better choices for my sake and my family's. My heart goes out to you regarding your mother and I'm sure she's incredibly proud of what your doing. Let's do better for ourselves and for our loved ones!

@kathleengainor8532 Рік тому

I kid for a person who had Alzheimer's. She also had a condition in which she needed red blood cell transfusion for anemia about every two to three months after she had the red blood cells one unit for the next 48 to 72 hours she would become extremely lucid and I contacted the Alzheimer's Association about it but nobody ever called me back. It was repeatable over the two years every time she had the transfusion within the next 72 hours she became very lucid and I think that's important if somebody could pick up on it of course she was getting red blood cells from young people I don't know if there's some protein on the red blood cell but she was sleep and she came back from the transfusion and then the very lucid.

@wenjingsaf 5 років тому

what a nice young man, not easy to take something that painful and turn into something so beautiful, if only everyone was able to do what he did

@Simon-Smith. 3 роки тому

this guy is misinformed, and he has the potential to harm others with his misinformation. Cholestorol which is heavy in the diet he recommends creates atherosclerosis which is plaque build up in blood vessels. cholesterol can also reduce blood flow to the vessel in our brians which can starve the brain of oxygen and kill of brain cells. It's at the time that we increased our animal based diet that we have also seen a massive spike in dimentia cases. This guy is dangerous. If you follow his advice, it's unlikely that you will get dimentia, as you'll probably be dead from heart disease. The worlds number 1 killer.

@wenjingsaf 3 роки тому

@@Simon-Smith. then dont eat the yolks of the eggs, and no butter for you either, let us know how it goes

@Simon-Smith. 3 роки тому

@@wenjingsaf you are aware that we don't need to eat animal products. We can be perfectly healthy on a plant based diet, in fact, we are less likely to suffer from many of our most prevelent diseases if we stop eating animal protien.

@wenjingsaf 3 роки тому

@@Simon-Smith. its okay, no meat for you then either, good luck with it

@aaronevans9698 3 роки тому

@@Simon-Smith. We are carnivores , we need meat to run at optimal levels. Save this BS for misinformed hippies. All of the foods he talks about are fine provided you maintain a active lifestyle

@beejoy6153 2 роки тому

"Our genes load the gun while out choices pull the trigger." I love this motto! Interesting that he said after the age of 85 that a person has a 50/50 chance of getting dementia. My Grandmother was diagnosed with dementia at 86 and died at 91. This disease is brutal and, sadly, loved ones are gone before their last breath is taken. It is good to know that this disease is getting more and more recognition and offering a little hope.

@hapax87 2 роки тому

Sadly, Alzheimer's affects millions more people , but gets scant research funding compared to HIV/AIDS. I did a research paper on that subject when I was in college. My instructor told me I should try to get it published. That was almost 30 years ago. My mother has since died with Alzheimers as a major factor in her demise.

@beejoy6153 2 роки тому

@@hapax87 Awe, sorry for your lose. Yeah, mental health doesn't get the research it's deserved considering how many are affected by it. Did you get your paper published?

@BM-wf9uf 2 роки тому

Every one in my family has ended up with Dementia in their older years. My genes riggin the game!!

@drtimoshea4087 2 роки тому

After 85? Guess again. These days with fake news and smart phones it's 50/50 after age 10.

@harbirsingh6740 Рік тому

Great motto 🙏🙏

@carlbruhn1772 Рік тому

This young man really presented this subject well. Really laid down avenues of recovery worthy of additional study. The importance of starting and ending with the love for his mother drives home the point of it's never to late to begin some level of recovery.

@RBJorge 2 роки тому

For me, its my father. Im also trying to spread how important its to take care of oneself. He was an incredibly good person. But he never took care of himself. Smoked, had alcohol, not caring about what he eat, not exercising and the list keeps going. He got diagnosed at 57 with Alzheimer and he couldnt make his dream to retire and finally stop working. Everyone, take care of yourself NOW. For yourself, and for the people who loves you.

@scottyg.4199 3 роки тому

Years ago I developed a plan to live forever and so far its working. I also don't take myself too seriously.

@bengvall6432 3 роки тому

Forever?..I’m just trying to make it till the end of my life.

@San-wl5tw 2 роки тому

😂😂😂😂😂

@odie175 2 роки тому

Scott failed to mention he was 25 !!

@ggrother539 3 роки тому

sleep, rest, no intense heat, self-care, scalp, face neck massage, good food, self-fulfilling interests, moderation, love your world

@MegaJohnnycage 3 роки тому

no intense heat?, love a good dry sauna is that OK ?

@ggrother539 3 роки тому

@@MegaJohnnycage not after long exposure to heat, drinking or a work-out, you are in need of hydration and rest. ONLY a few mts. to 'relax', anymore is counter-effective, avoid brain fog, drink copious amts of water. Try bathing, at home with epsom / sea salt, music[I avoid hot tubs, saunas, etc,,- keep showers and bath water very warm, comfortable,

@DanTheManIOM 3 роки тому

What about heat ? I like heat...I'll have to go back and listen.

@ggrother539 3 роки тому

JOHNNY, NOT after a workout, drinking, or after exposure to hot sun,.Rest and hydrate After a swim or calm activity, a few minutes feels relaxing. Physically, the body may fatigue, extreme heat for longer periods is CONTER-EFFECTIVE..drinking water, and sleeping well prevents brain fog, a symptom of fatigue.

@jimswanson2163 3 роки тому

@@FrozenMermaid666 ‘

@nevenasterikova3335 Рік тому

What a lovely person he is, you can see how passionate he is.

@tvm9706 Рік тому

Phenomenal job of presenting. I lost my father to Dementia Alzheimer's on July 6, 2021. It's so heartbreaking, and I too turn over every leaf to learn as much as I can to continue living a lifestyle of preventive. The challenge is getting others family & friends alike to take this matter more seriously as well. Many thanks for sharing and speaking on such a delicate topic overtaking our world. Blessings to your mother and you as well. Grace & Gratitude, Valerie Miller

@ashleighwilson214 2 роки тому

I find this very interesting. I am a certified nursing assistant in North Carolina. I work directly with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. I Have been working like crazy since we’ve had Covid and I always thought that I was just exhausted and tired that’s why I was having short term memory loss 33 years old. I work so much I don’t even have time to exercise or take care of myself. I’m dedicated to raising my two young boys. Before the pandemic I bartended part time and my mom was a lot sharper. I can’t wait till after Christmas because I’m definitely going to be seeking another job. I’m killing myself taking care of these patients and I am terrified that I’m going to end up like them someday and I don’t wanna end up like that someday.

@jenngibbs4559 Рік тому

Babe...if you don't take care of you, you'll be less-than for everyone else. Please love YOU first.

@leecowell8165 Рік тому

wow THAT'S a tough job! and towards the end they lose ALL bodily control and guess WHO gets to deal with it? yeah I only had to deal with ONE.. my spouse. I can't even imagine dealing with a whole buncha patients like this.

@AnnieCappuccino Рік тому

Ever notice how it's always young people who say this? Once you hit 60, or maybe sooner, you'll see some of your smartest, fittest, most engaged friends start to lose it right along with those who've done nothing to prevent it.

@carmelitady4223 Рік тому

Excellent speaker . Very informative .

@Chosenby1 2 роки тому

I applaud any lecture that emphasizes prevention in a health care system that is based on treatment and patented pills. I've also been a vegetarian my entire life and don't even know what meat taste like. I'm learning a lot about nutrition as a student @ IIN, and I certainly would not recommend any diet to anyone until they understand their own unique bio-individuality of blood-type, body-type, enzyme function, possible allergies, sensitivities and much more. What works for me, may not work at all for someone else. It's very problematic and true about the degradation of our grains over the last 100 years, especially in the USA. However, I don't think that whole grains are inherently bad or a part of our devolution just because they weren't around millions of years ago. Evolution is a creative and adaptive process where new and useful elements manifest into our society to continue the complexity and diversity of life. I eat a decent amount of grains and complex carbohydrates and I do not believe they are harming my health at all. But I am much more aware of where they come from. In the same way people are choosing their meat carefully, I also choose my grains more carefully. Again this works for my body type specifically. If a person is experiencing the build up of triglycerides and having issues with insulin and are also consuming carbs, they should definitely look at their diet to see what's causing it. Most of the blue zones across the world live beyond 85, mostly free of dementia and also have whole grains in their diet. They do eat meat as well. I think the key thing to get away from is processed foods.

@emolique 2 роки тому

Hey what’s the best way to discover ur body type? Interesting. Love what you wrote.

@tchamp9678 2 роки тому

A vegetarian diet unfortunately doesn't do much for testosterone, or serve to add the needed amino acid profile for muscle growth and development. But if what you're doing works for you good luck with that.

@heidihancey6338 2 роки тому

THANK YOU. Hunter gatherers we're not having meat every night. Sometimes, they didn't catch anything. They sure as heck weren't eating meat every meal. A well-rounded diet full of whole foods is best.

@JuliaPedro 2 роки тому

In Nigeria, we seldom hear of Dementia amongst those in their 70s and 80s

@edithalexander9100 2 роки тому

@@emolique I’m

@justrusty 2 роки тому

Started eating exactly as he described at 60. In my 50s my health was going downhill. Now I can hike 100s of miles on a single multi-day trip.

@dianacooper8414 2 роки тому

Good for you Rusty! keep up the good work.

@shehlaazim5859 2 роки тому

Really ??

@nataliapadron8843 2 роки тому

@@dianacooper8414 la

@busterbiloxi3833 Рік тому

How many days?

@justrusty Рік тому

@@busterbiloxi3833 I typically do around 100 miles per week. Longest hike has been 566 miles which took me 40 days.

@bozenabortkiewicz4333 3 роки тому

What an inspiring and passionate young man! He has made me rethink my lifestyle and I am definitely making changes. I have a young son, I don't want him to agonize over me in my golden years. I will do all I can to help prevent that!

@samfrito 2 роки тому

So true. We look at our kids and see our intentions and hopes. Always think of your kids, if they are important to you, it helps steer you into better decisions.

@scottrobbins2093 2 роки тому

Go keto...

@vsh111 2 роки тому

When he said it takes meat to keep the brain healthy a good nutritionist would laugh! As though it's only meat that carries all those nutrients! That's the worst part of these exclusive researches which don't take the worst possible side effects of meat consumption. Even longevity researcher dr.david sinclair(check on you tube) said recently that he is trying to be vegan after he was successful in reducing meat to minimum for many years. Modern science and its draw backs are good to be aware of to make the best use!

@joshuajordan2284 2 роки тому

@@vsh111 he didn't say that at all in this video. What he DID say is that HE eats up to THREE servings of red meat per week because it COULD lead to healthier brain function. Don't put words into his mouth because YOURE a vegan and do not agree with what he said. That makes you sound dense and it makes it difficult for people to take you serious.

@joshuajordan2284 2 роки тому

@@vsh111 he definitely spent THE LEAST time discussing meat consumption. That parts that he talked about meat must been the only parts you heard? I think you took this talk as a study which it was not and your listening skills and comprehension are dismal at best. Your comment about modern research says it best and you should reread it. How much research regarding brain health and being vegan is there? I bet it's not much considering how new being mainstream vegan is. Just because veganism has been documented for 2000 years does not mean it was popular enough to research, that research is only ROUGHLY 75 years old. Please sit your ego down thanks. Vegans are some of the most egotistical people on the planet its nuts.

@maitrayee22 Рік тому

Excellent and powerful lecture. Thank you so much. Best wishes for your MOTHER.

@mikebasil4832 Рік тому

Thank you, Max. Speaking as someone else who also had a parent with dementia, any information on preventing this terrible disease is greatly appreciable.

@allisongreenbaum7975 Рік тому

Hi, one solid way to prevent dementia is to remove glyphosate from your body. It’s in all of our food, grass and water and leads to not only Alzheimers but cancer, diabetes, infertility and autism as well. If you want a successful protocol that will eliminate glyphosate, strengthen your digestion and gut micro biome, alkalize your body, reduce inflammation and bring your body into balance with the nutrients needed to help prevent dementia send me a message so we can discuss it further. You’ll be happy you did!

@leslieweller8190 Рік тому

Research the overlap of Alzheimer’s and thiamine (vitamin B-1) deficiency and the need for supraphysiological dosing of B-1 in those with genetic polymorphisms in thiamine transporters

@musablue 2 роки тому

Dementia is a monster. My dad had it and it was so painful to watch his decline. This TED talk was great.

@michaelpowers9259 3 роки тому

This guy is good. I live in Mexico and I eat healthier here than I ever did in the USA.

@yuceesuccess221 3 роки тому

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@onespeedgreg1 2 роки тому

We have the worst food .

@lenas5613 Рік тому

@@onespeedgreg1 And the worst foods have become the least expensive...processed food is what the economically disadvantaged have to eat....fresh food may not even be available in their areas.

@mindyschleger9893 2 роки тому

Well done talk. Trained in the food industry I’ve been saying this for so many years. Dieticians, doctors and consumers were disinterested. We need to come to a crisis for anyone to listen to sound thinking.

@charityscreams5366 Рік тому

As someone who works in memory care this doesn't always hold true. It's great advice to take excellent care of yourself but please don't blame yourself if it doesn't work for you or your loved one. Like backs and knees, sometimes Brains "give out". Sometimes it's genetic. Sometimes you have had a condition that required a medication that helps exacerbate it. Do what you can to live your best healthy life but sometimes you just have to accept what is and learn how to live with that new normal. It's not your fault.

@gunlokman 3 роки тому

Mental health is very much like physical health - embodied in the old phrase "if you don't move it, you lose it".

@amywalker7515 3 роки тому

They say inertia is its own reward. Use it or lose it.

@boomerangsruckflug8513 3 роки тому

Learn something new every day. A poem, a song, a lesson for a new language or read some pages of a book etc.

@dccrusin8290 3 роки тому

Playing video games--such as the solitaire games on your computer--helps improve decision making and resist memory loss.

@dawnrodriguez8347 3 роки тому

It’s a wonderful way to broaden your vocabulary, learning a few new words - spelling and definition of it. Also in other languages, keeps the brain going. Plus it’s interesting.

@mirsaadi3266 2 роки тому

Read the Qur'an, last revealed book for mankind and it will positively fully change your life here and hereafter.

@beckyfritz6054 Рік тому

I changed my diet 7 or 8 years ago. This is fairly on par with what I do…we take our leftover salad and add it to our eggs for breakfast! I do need to do more weights work. Thanks for this! Great Ted talk

@cbrandt2899 2 роки тому

Love his book, "Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life." It's the only audiobook I took the time and effort to send to all of my friends and family to really listen to. I highly recommend it.

@j.obrien4990 2 роки тому

This guy seems to be mixing a lot of information incorrectly. For example he talks about whole grains, and then jumps to saying that wheat rice and corn are pulverized and in 60% or our food. The 60% is highly processed food, and those aren't whole grains anymore. Those processed foods do send insulin levels through the roof, but whole grains do not act the same way. Also he is misrepresenting the study that he cites at the beginning, it said there was no link, not causation. There is a lot of contradictory evidence to his arguments about carbs, for example Asians have much lower rates of Alzheimer's and dementia (two different deceases) and their diets are very rice heavy, but they have much lower consumption of meat, and higher consumption of vegetables. Interestingly he mentions Nigeria, but he doesn't discuss their diet, they eat a lot of garri, yam, rice, and cocoyam, all starchy high carb foods. The best evidence indicates that Alzheimer's and dementia are related to consumption of highly processed foods, especially refined sugars. They key point being highly processed carbs.

@serrasullivan3028 Рік тому

Thank you! I'm so sick of people demonizing carbs. All carbs aren't bad!

@NathanLemmon Рік тому

He also made a general statement about processed food (that it is not healthful) and then turned around and recommend eating tons of olive oil which is a highly processed food. Which one is it man?

@PowerPerPound Рік тому

You saved me the hassle of having to write a comment.

@BryantAJoseph Рік тому

correct

@graceomalley4 Рік тому

Well said

@AngAswang12 3 роки тому

My father died at the age of 95. He ate everything! Sometimes in moderation, sometimes in excess! He started to take his maintenance meds at the age of 40.He had stroke 2x.He was operated once on his large intestines.He died of bladder cancer. 95 is a ripe good age to say goodbye, in my opinion. What made him live long? He worked with his hands; ate whatever is served him; enjoyed watching baseball on tv and even listening to radio; he enjoyed reading and listening to news; he laughed a lot on any joke;he doted on his children and grandchildren; loved my mom, he "concedes" to my moms' argumentation at the start; he walks a lot usually around 7am; he prayed a lot too....but I think besides all these, he went to his doctor regularly that all his medical concerns were addressed as soon as they start! And oh...he naps after lunch and sleeps at 9pm. I hope the speaker reach 95 just like my father...finally, my father had never taken olive oil, it is not a part of our meals...i just dunno why! And he was lucid till the end.He had 10 children ...maybe that made his life longer too hahaha

@kulecter99 2 роки тому

Sometimes the answer is "good genes." Hope your family lives like your dad.

@AngAswang12 2 роки тому

@@kulecter99 i hope so too

@tessy28 2 роки тому

95 is a great age. Well done to him. That's a good run

@mommyharris1111 2 роки тому

Great story. 😊

@sakthikumaran6654 2 роки тому

also genetics...

@megabby222 Рік тому

My husband had dementia he died 3 years ago. Please don't give people false hope. This cruel disease strikes anyone anytime no matter what their lifestyle.

@mekareactsandreviews3026 Рік тому

How is this false hope...Hes right...Alot of our problems is caused by inflammation...That damage over decades of time...I'm sry for ur husband's...But just because some were unfortunately lost...Doesn't mean we shouldn't share new information so others can be saved...I cured my severe depression by simply changing My diet... Are science scientific knowledge is constantly changing and involving... Doctors used to think giving a lobotomies to patients was a good idea... Don't stay stuck in the past Move forward towards the future...

@MrsStevenBrown 10 місяців тому

Science says no, it can be prevented and held off, sorry for your loss but there is hope for even you if you do the research yourself, you can live better and well longer, good luck! ❤

@dresantana7157 Рік тому

Thank you so much for standing up there and speaking about this horrible disease. My mom passed away 3 years ago from this and now my god mom has it. Hardest and worst years of my life and I’m sure hers just seeing her fade away and being a shell of herself. I miss my mom very much but wouldn’t wish this disease on anybody. I hope more awareness can be brought to the forefront.

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook 7 місяців тому

Appologies in advance I don't understand how can anybody pass away from Alzhimers/ dementia? Please

@GlennaVan 4 роки тому

At this point, I've neither watched the video nor read all the comments but am going to add this anyway: Drinking water for good hydration is the most important part. Much "senile" behavior is because the person is dehydrated and very common in nursing homes where drinking less water seems to be encouraged so there are not diapers to change, etc.

@maiaallman4635 3 роки тому

That's terrible!

@kvcasey 3 роки тому

@Rahm Minai-Far I looked this up and there is no comment there. I wanted to see this, bummer.

@janetpattison8474 3 роки тому

Drinking water is absolutely essential, for preventing urinary tract infections, which in the elderly, can lead to very serious problems incl. severe Confusion, hallucinations, difficulty walking and more. We lose our thirst as we age....I ended up getting constant headaches as a result of not drinking water.

@Magneticlaw 3 роки тому

It's a balancing act, of hydration, as drinking too much water will flush out your electrolytes, even until death, as has happened with a few distance runners.

@suzyd9292 3 роки тому

I think the problem with hydration is because many of the elderly in nursing homes are on modified diets and can’t take in the thickened liquids. I have seen it and it’s awful.

@robyngrant5775 Рік тому

Loooove your TEDTalk Max. My mom was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago. It's also become a passion for me. She lives with us right now and has been on the Bredesen Protocol for several years...86 now..11 years later. Your talk is inspiring...Thanks for stepping out and sharing your experiences and awareness of what we can do for ourselves to care for our own cognition.

@lanecrescent4161 2 роки тому

This is literally the BEST TED Talk I've ever listened to.

@rachelhayhurst-mason7846 2 роки тому

I personally know a lovely lady who has done *everything* 'right' and yet still has dementia. It is beyond heartbreaking that she put her whole heart into living and teaching all those things mentioned, yet now has the very thing she passionately resisted by her lifestyle.

@zsuzsuspetals 2 роки тому

And sadly that can happen. But I know for me personally, I'm someone who needs to know that I truly did everything I could. That's the only way I can live with myself. Just knowing that being overweight puts one at risk for alzheimers was enough for me to hit my goal weight by the time I turned 50. I need to know I did everything I could. And this woman you know did too. That's very sad, poor thing :(

@micheleasantamaria5860 2 роки тому

Pray and ask the good Lord why and share the answer He gives you to her. Based upon what Max is saying, there's good reason. I am not a doctor, but what about the whole picture of what Max said. What other things might she have ignored unbeknown to her?

@wvfsd070 Рік тому

I am also doubting the diagnosis sometimes, many people have some memory issues but they are labelled as Dementia

@sarahchristine7918 2 роки тому

I can't believe he didn't get a standing ovation! That was incredible... Thank you so much for doing the research on this and telling people about it. I highly applaud your efforts 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼

@nodirbekable 2 роки тому

Standing ovation just cause he's good looking? Lol.

@runnerphile1997 2 роки тому

My guess is that Venice Beach has a high number of Vegans and Vegetarians whom this diet would be difficult to follow

@asmitaghorai7332 2 роки тому

I mean, the applause was loud enough? All of a sudden kinda just bombed my earplugs out of nowhere lol but I think that clearly showed how the audience found it all highly noteworthy, they sure did. Most TedTalks don't get standing ovations no matter how "motivational" and "inspiring" they are, right? Considering, this one was just a health speech more like a research work presentation.

@asmitaghorai7332 2 роки тому

@@nodirbekable Well, is he?

@brandon2912t 2 роки тому

I loved this talk and am so grateful for this wonderful human being's research for the rest of us to act upon! I will be sharing this with my family as we were all affected (and still are) from our mother's dementia. The last years of her life were terrible and she was an Angel, so generous, kind and loving and yet her last years in the care home she was neglected and suffered terribly. Everybody should hear this talk once in their life, at least then we can make the choice for our future!

@mukthatumkur3324 2 роки тому

What an incredible son investing so much interest and time into research to help her. I firmly believe that diet makes a huge difference in accelerating or preventing disease. The type and quantity of carbs we eat is extremely important. Thank you Max!

@Letscurealzheimers 3 роки тому

Thanks for the insights. My dad had Alzheimer's disease and while caring for him during the 2.5 years definitely don't want to get it. It is a very degrading disease.

@Calhorsey 3 роки тому

I've been helping a friend take care of her husband who has Alzheimers. He was the epitome of intellectual, social, financial and physical health. He was a wealthy business owner and a health and fitness enthusiast his whole life. He is in his mid 50s and he can't discern reality from a tv show. He's completely mentally disabled but extremely healthy otherwise.. Let me restate, he has always been very healthy and a fitness and health food enthusiasts. The answers aren't simple.

@deejeff8846 3 роки тому

Coconut oil

@TREVASLARK 3 роки тому

No, they probably aren't.

@mitooquerer 2 роки тому

Well, I can say that today many people "can't discern reality from a tv" or right from wrong information on social media!

@daniellerae1716 2 роки тому

We have so many chemicals in our environment maybe something got into his food. It could be anything from bad water, Mercury in fish/fish oil fire retardants from wild fires or chemicals in a home

@JuliaPedro 2 роки тому

How was his sleep?

@doctorkayak 2 місяці тому

I have to admit I am a bit of a troll. In fact right after I read the title of this video and saw how young this guy was, I left a terrible comment... And then I watched the video and also deleted my comment in lieu of this one. Boy was I wrong! I really need to work on my attitude! This was eye opening.

@edfinntravels Рік тому

This was really thought provoking and excellent in terms of details for what you need to do to try and prevent this. My Mum has been diagnosed with Dementia and her short term memory has drastically deteriorated. It is really sad to see her trying to navigate the world around her now where she can ask the same question again and again over a 10 min period. I really want to apply all of Max's advice and see how I feel in three months... Here I go

@krimmer66 3 роки тому

"Vegan diets have been linked to Alzheimer's disease prevention in two new studies. Two new research studies add to previous data that a diet rich in colorful, whole plant foods is key to preserving brain health and preventing Alzheimer's Disease." I'm not saying don't eat meat, I just didn't get the push to eat more meat when most studies are telling people to reduce consumption.

@jessicaschroder6978 2 роки тому

Vegans tend to eat very healthy overall. Idk if the control group in those studies ate something like the Mediterranean diet or closer to a McDonald’s diet. I’d like to see some studies specifically comparing a rounded healthy diet vs vegan and vegetarian diets. there are extremely important nutrients, like zinc, that are so incredibly difficult to get from veggies and grain sources, but readily available to our bodies from animal form. Two oysters are more than your daily needs, problem is when we eat 12 instead

@krimmer66 2 роки тому

@@jessicaschroder6978 Not to start anything but zinc is probably one of the easier nutrients to get on a vegan diet.. tofu, tempeh, nut, grains an veggies. There certainly are some that require effort to get, but fermented food and some foods we have kind of forgotten about can easily make it up.. some examples are fresh peas, beans and lentils.. how many people eat these once a week or month even.

@TechSucht 2 роки тому

Excellent point, thanks for mentioning! It's interesting that each of those nutrition "gurus" presents studies that support his or her claims. My conclusion form that is that humans can live healthy on a lot of different diets. But what all those types of diets have in common is: they avoid processed "industry" foods especially sweet beverages. Plus they always recommend physical exercise. Thus I believe that what's truly beneficial for your body is that mix of a diversified choice of predominantly freshly prepared foods and getting regular physical exercise (as said in the video walking, taking stairs and biking places in everyday life is enough). I have decided on a mainly vegan diet with occasional fish (once or twice a month) and fermented milk products like kefir about twice a week. Not so much for health reasons but because I believe that from an ecological view point humanity must reduce the consumption of animal based foods drastically.

@camillakruse9981 2 роки тому

I loved this T Talk until he mentioned eggs and meat and fish. A 100% whole food plant based diet is scientifically shown to be the healthier lifestyle to prevent disease.

@pawsitivenooz 2 роки тому

Those studies were paid for by pharma. Ignore studies. A healthy 75% raw and organic vegan lifestyle is the only way to learn ve

@DamienOMalley 2 роки тому

Thank you for raising awareness on this - 50% of my elderly relatives have dementia. This gives me hope that I and my siblings can possibly avoid this awful illness.

@SailorDoggo 2 роки тому

Whole food plant based diet 99% of the time and plenty of good quality sleep. Exercise

@benhall2235 2 роки тому

@@SailorDoggo Exactly, also intermittent fasting is likely to be extremely beneficial because of the process of autophagy that fasting triggers.

@alleycat616 Рік тому

If that many of your relatives have it it likely has a genetic component. So hopefully you might make a difference with this but as they say, expect the worse and you will never be disappointed.

@nette4307 2 місяці тому

Excellent presentation! I was doing intermittent fasting and had cut out all the empty carbs - then fell off the wagon about three months ago. Thanks to your concise review of research, I am hopping back on the wagon, and I am looking forward to it!

@jeneviebrown4887 Рік тому

What an amazing young man. The best presentation I have ever heard.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ernaherlina8014 3 роки тому

That ancient banana in minute 14.08 is still available in Indonesia. We call it pisang batu (stone banana) and we eat it with various type of fruits as part of a menu called rujak bebek (spicy crushed fruit salad).

@jamesschmitt4121 3 роки тому

I would love to try rujak bebek!

@SSR00000 3 роки тому

I am from South Africa....and in Afrikaans (language) we call a banana....a "piesang". 😁

@foxtrotecho9530 3 роки тому

And how does this banana taste? Like an normal banana but less sweet?

@voonchinkang9546 2 роки тому

How does pisang batu look like? How to make rujak bebek? Terima kasih.

@ernaherlina8014 2 роки тому

@@SSR00000 I am not surprised, considering the Dutch brought slaves from South Sulawesi province in Indonesia when they colonised it. Apparently the slaves brought their language too.

@terribreed7637 3 роки тому

He's right about START NOW.

@solarguy1702 2 роки тому

My dad's only friend died and he and mom only had each other. Dad developed dementia from what I believe was lack of social interaction. He and mom fed off of each other until they were both institutionalized. Your friends are worth more than you know.

@Daniula02 2 роки тому

Ancestors lived no longer than 30 years... no wonder they didn't develope dementia. Blaming cereals, or lifestyle will be an absolute truth for those who don't develop the illness, like people who trust in their horoscope because it was right twice in their lives...

@38frog49eyes 3 роки тому

Thank you, Max. Brilliant articulate informed presentation. I am 82 with no trace of dementia. You are right and I would like to add that, how we behave towards people experiencing dementia commonly exacerbates the symptoms and causes great distress for all concerned. I have two helpful guide books that are proving to alleviate the distress.

@youdeadisgreenagenda8676 2 роки тому

Any link or where can i find the guides?

@blindhowlingdrunk 2 роки тому

This is an excellent point about how people commonly interact with dementia sufferers.

@64chandru 2 роки тому

Hi Trevor , I am from India . please the two guide books that you follow . I would like follow and the share to the world .

@marisahokefazi4735 2 роки тому

@@youdeadisgreenagenda8676 I don't know about that guy's guides but there's a very good book called _Never Be Sick Again_ by Raymond Francis. He wrote it ages ago and he talks about inflammation and diet meaning foods you eat not going on a crazy diet

@laladeylaya6738 2 роки тому

do you eat a lot of fats he speaks of?

@donnahayes3992 2 роки тому

Thank you so much! My father died from dementia/Alzheimers. I too suffer from memory issues, simple things, and then more complicated things, and have found over time it has gotten worse and it getting worse. It is frustrating and feels like a cloud that I can barely see through but cannot wave away. I will work on making changes and pray it's not too late.

@SMoore-vj7bt 2 роки тому

Zero (or very near zero) net carb diet. Eat enough healthy fats and proteins, also with vegetables that contain fiber but low net carbs.

@Jack-ki8ei 2 роки тому

Zero (or very near zero) net carb diet. Eat enough healthy fats and proteins, also with vegetables that contain fiber but low net carbs. (copied from other comment so you can see this!!)

@ZiggyLu-og3zp 2 роки тому

Cloudiness can also be an unhealed trauma. Just a thought! God bless.

@Jack-ki8ei 2 роки тому

@@SoundsBogus Elaborate

@Jack-ki8ei 2 роки тому

@@SoundsBogus I work in aged care, with dementia people in particular. They do forget how to eat, talk, swallow, everything. Memory loss is most definitely the cause of death.

@OldLongboarder65 Рік тому

Excellent presentation, Max. My late mother also lived with dementia after the age of 85, but it was related to suffering multiple "mini strokes" (TIAs). I was both a caregiver and an LCSW/PhD who worked with individuals living with A.D./dementia and their families/caregivers. I wholly embrace what the professional literature and you have said about diet and lifestyle providing increased protection against A.D./dementia as well as many other health-related diseases/disorders. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

@gstlb 2 роки тому

The headline is overstated. Yes you can affect a lot with life choices but it’s more complicated. Still, I love the energy and optimism of youth!

@ettbattresverigenu 2 роки тому

"Our cognitive health might be a choice that we make with every bite that we take" Loved it. Thank you so much for all this information. My mom died last year and suffered from a very strong form of Alzheimers disease🙌🌿so to me every word in your Tedtalk is of importance. 🙏

@asiagrabowska5092 Рік тому

My mom died too last year

@redrobin7638 2 роки тому

what a precious young man! I would be so proud to have him as my son.

@jennmooney 2 роки тому

How did you reach that conclusion from a Ted Talk on you tube.

@alg1335 Рік тому

I just found out I am an elder! It was a surprise to me…I am not sure how I got here but yes, one day I woke up and I was in the future… Here go my two cents… I see a lot of people online pushing minimization, I see a lot of people keeping there precious moments in the cloud, there music in the cloud. I wonder what is going to happen the day the cloud rains down and is no more? When you want to look at your wedding pictures and you can’t! Your favorite song is gone… How many of us today are holding onto recordings that must be converted with some new technology to watch them? How many phones we keep in a drawer full of pictures, because half of us are unaware of the data location in our own phones? Living to be 90 without your mind makes no sense! Keep your memories, just organize them and keep it clean! Protect your temple and that that makes it happy! Life will be good to you🙏🏼💞🎼🍀💯

@dr.judjudithsheleg879 Рік тому

I am ageless Dr. JUD. Your post was wind to my wings fighting with my body's craving to belong to the human aging society.

@seamoscomplices Рік тому

My mother died at 96, but she developed dementia or whatever you want to call it from a fall she had on her head. From there, which was in September, she began gradually beginning once a week to have episodes of hallucinations, to have imaginary friends, to spend 24 hours or more awake, walking everywhere, trying to get out, her body did not resist nor her brain so sleepless. prolonged until he died in May. When she was conscious, I told her how much I loved her and that she would forgive me if I caused her pain. One day she was making a suitcase because she told me that her mother and father were waiting for her to go home and I told her that this was her house and she told me no, that this was a temporary house that that it was forever. I was until she closed her eyes. Falls and blows to her head are fatal for developing this disease.

@cmb52 Рік тому

My mom had similar issues after a bad fall and head injury

@jpallen719 3 роки тому

This is one smart kid, you know his brain is working well, love to see where he is at when he’s 55... of course I will be gone by then...

@soph3420 3 роки тому

He'll probably be like Dr. Eric Berg. Look him up on YT.

@nofurtherwest3474 3 роки тому

You won't be gone by then

@tessy28 2 роки тому

@@nofurtherwest3474 Amen

@hasmikmelikyan7004 5 років тому

It's great when ordinary people are worried about the other ones! Sometimes what they say has a huge impact! Also, I agree w/several comments: SLEEP is essential to prevent brain problems.

@patriciastewart2537 3 роки тому

And, ALCOHOL is a culprit in a host of brain diseases.

@rplaskett1 Рік тому

"You see..." and "I became obsessed" said every TED talk speaker ever!

@lifeasicit1784 Рік тому

Amazing video, my mom is 86 and has had dementia for the last 8 yrs. . I am going to make change my diet and lifestyle after seeing this video. Thank you.

@iwnunn7999 5 років тому

"Let food be thy medicine...…" Words to live by.

@deliaschoor7334 5 років тому

IW Nunn *

@simonk4174 5 років тому

Your* medicine no need to use fancy words that nobody uses

@iwnunn7999 5 років тому

@@simonk4174 used the words Hippocrates used. Ever heard of him?

@trafficjon400 4 роки тому

For a drug induced and poisoned nature Dementia . your wishing for HOPE THY FOOD BE MEDICINE.God help the foolish world including my self.

@mfoncharles1401 3 роки тому

@@simonk4174 😂

@cindys.6446 5 років тому

God bless your Mom, My Mother was diagnosed last year.

@alexmilligan6140 4 роки тому

Buy book on Amazon Title The end of alzheimer's £20

@johnschaefer2238 5 місяців тому

Very educational from a very smart young man. I’m 65 and worried about dementia. For several years I’ve been following many of his suggestions. I like his approach to this topic and take his advice as solid!

@bharatmatakijai9601 Рік тому

He memorized the whole talk!!?? Wow!! And he said his grades were never good and he struggled in academics and couldn't go to med. school!! He spoke very well, very professionally and with a lot of research and facts!! Well done

@christinasornbutnark1208 2 роки тому

Anyone else feel like this dude just saved their life? I do.

@ggEmolicious 2 роки тому

He sure did something for me, alright!

@Defeat_MAGA 2 роки тому

I feel like he is scamming more people. I prefer to listen to a trained scientist, not someone who makes a living selling things.

@tessy28 2 роки тому

@@Defeat_MAGA He is getting his information from scientists though and regularly quotes their studies.

@susandunn7690 2 роки тому

I'm an EQ Coach, definitely working with the brain. I think SLEEP must be added to this. The last scientific study I read said the we MUST get those 8 hours in. Max is an awesome lecturer. Great voice tone. No flapping screaming hands and arms, and phony eye movements, as one see so often on such tapes. I found him incredibly easy to listen to and absorb his lfe-changing tips. There arenotes on Aspartame below ... now I'm gonna take a look at what coffee does. Certainly water is essential. As I look to the right I see a video called "How to Trick Your Brain into Falling Asleep," that I will now read. So many of my clients can't fall asleep at night.

@khmer31 Рік тому

False. Many can sleep long hours but still not slept. You only need roughly 3-4 hours of deep sleep per day.

@pseifarth Рік тому

@@khmer31 that is just completely incorrect. Read Mathew Walkers 'Why we sleep'

@ceebee2858 Рік тому

I discovered years ago that listening to a favorite book read by a gentle-voiced reader has me asleep consistently inside of 15 minutes. Much more effective for me than white noise

@Hummingbird25 Рік тому

Excellent presentation. Personal yet never taking away from the big picture

@francesruggeri2336 2 роки тому

My mother's doctor years ago let it slip in conversation: "We ruined many older women with cholesterol lowering medication."

@echase416 3 роки тому

Every woman I’ve known who developed dementia was in a long-term abusive marriage. PTSD seems to be a factor.

@Ishikaa12 3 роки тому

Hormones linked to stress (notably cortisol) are very damaging to the brain.

@arty8255 3 роки тому

The causes of dimensia/alzheimer is unknown; that is why drug companies cannot develop a cure.

@user-iv6ty3cd5i 3 роки тому

I come from a family that suffers from dementia including my mom and she NEVER was abused by my father or anyone for that matter. It’s also genetic I believe

@funnyhunny3407 3 роки тому

My Mom repeats her traumatic stories over and over. She tells the story of finding her Mother sitting on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood. My Grandmother had a miscarriage. I hear this story over and over. I'm so happy when she skips a day of telling it. There are other sad stories. I try to encourage new trains of thought. She also wakes at night to go to the bathroom and wants to go out the front door. I ask her where she's going. She says to the outhouse. I remind her to go to the bathroom. It's really hard to see this. She is walks pretty good..Her brother and my sister want her in a nursing home. I'm not ready for that. They said she would need to be sedated for 14 days in a room if she didn't obey. The admitting staff said nursing homes prefer immobile patients at this time. This disease is very scary. My Mom turns 76 in April.

@dorogadoroga1217 3 роки тому

I know quite a lot cases, where someone was abuser for the whole life, and then got dementia. I know nobody who was mentally fine, and got dementia.

@OswaldDigestiveClinic 3 роки тому

Yes yes yes! We just started to work with a doctor (MD) in a partnership (we are dietitians) to help individuals prevent, improve, and reverse Dementia! Thanks for helping to share this important information!

@maggieausten8903 2 роки тому

Maybe take a look at the details of the finger study. Seems like the health advice described here is exactly what was common between the intervention and control groups in this study of a very specific population. While I think the advice in this video might well be very wise it is NOT supported (not addressed at all) by the particular study he waves past us to make it look like there is scientific support.

@user-ro8pu6bq6d 2 місяці тому

This was an incredible talk!! Our genetics load the gun but our choices pull the trigger is such a powerful analogy. As well as the practcal steps that can be taken to prevent such a serious condition. many thanks.

@user-qe6bl1lb7u Місяць тому

Agree. An incredible talk. As in NOT CREDIBLE.

@niltomega2978 2 роки тому

My grandmother and great grandmother both had Alzheimer's and spent their final years in nursing homes. What I learned, and most others have learned is when visiting stop trying jog their memory about the past. It makes for a frustrating experience for the one with Alzheimer's.

@gwynaethatwood-pettit2468 5 років тому

Take everything with a grain of salt. Live life!

@MsPinkwolf 3 роки тому

Let us know how that philosophy is working for you when you have dementia or cancer, especially if you're living in the U.S. and don't have access to decent healthcare.

@personincognito3989 3 роки тому

Gwyneth your comment is an oxymoron. The implication is do whatever you want however if you do whatever you want you will die younger if you want to live longer you should follow this. Nutritionist.

@crand20033 3 роки тому

My roommate eats everything with a ton of salt.

@carmell51 3 роки тому

Thank you for caring for others you are so young. What a great thing you are doing. God bless you. I saw sadness after n your face over med school. Ask God for His plan for you. You are incredibly gifted with compassion and intelligence. There is a great reason for you to be here. With your caring and gift to speak the sky is the limit.