The best line "if we are able to learn what it takes to protect our brain then perhaps families will be able to stay together much longer".

His team sued the government because they weren’t doing their job. Props to this man and his team. Hero of the people right there!!

Alzheimer's is absolutely the last thing you'd want. I took care of my mom for the last ten years of her life. She got to the very last stage of Alzheimer's. They even forget how to swallow. If a room was on fire, a severe Alzheimer's victim wouldn't even know to get out. It's a monster of a disease. My dad had it, too. Heartbreaking.

You turned the pain of losing your Dad into a simple, informative, random act of love to help prevent further suffering ❤️ you Dr Barnard, are very cool 😎 thank you

I am from india. Our food was like you describe it. Our snacks were made from jaggery and nuts. And then Pepsi and coke came in, lays chips became common. We forgot yoga. There’s a lot of good practices that should be brought back- which includes what to eat and when to eat.

What a great talk! He makes it very simple, to summarize do these for reducing risk of Alzheimer's and increase well being: 1. Eat colorful fruits and veggies daily: blueberries, grapes, broccoli etc for better memory. 2. Take Vitamin E to eliminate free radicals from brain but not just from pills but from foods like nuts / seeds (just a few), spinach, mangoes etc. 3. Reduce trans-fat from foods like donuts, pastries; and saturated fats like from Bacon, meat, cheese/dairy. 4. Reduce metals like iron, copper. Do not use iron skillets etc. 4. Exercise: nothing crazy, just do brisk walk three times a week, up to 40 minutes each time. Do all of the above and one can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by 80% even if you have the gene.

I’m so glad I found this video while studying for my anatomy class. I’m only 15, and I’m very great full I can get a head start on working on keeping my brain healthy :)

Not only was this some of the best content I’ve ever read on dementia, but he is an outstanding speaker. I cried at the end. I’m so grateful for what he helped accomplish with terminating the food pyramid.

"When u lose your memory u lose everyone who ever mattered to you" .. That statement is sadly so on point :(

I am an 80 years old vegan man and I am very healthy, these are great info and advice, thank you very much Dr Barnard😊💖👍🙏😍

Thank you so much for this! I’m 23 and play time is really over when it comes to health. At the end of the day it’s nobody’s responsibility but your own so I’m trying to do better for myself and my babies!

This video needs to be in recommended to everyone.

"We sued the government" I appreciate this man and his whole team. The government makes too much money off peoples suffering.

Very good information, but do NOT underestimate the importance of sleep and stress. Not enough sleep and too much stress literally kills brain cells. And so do diet soda.

"Genes are not destiny". I think that's a powerful and very courageous message. Thank you for this video it has enriched my knowledge alot more.

Wow!! Dr. Barnard is a hero!! He may not have children but through his education he has "fathered" thousands of "children" who will never forget him. His legacy will live forever!! May he, just like Dr. Elmsworth live to be over a hundred and still be working at age 95 and older.

This man and his colleagues advocating for whole plant foods are heroes to me, because following their advice has reversed my heart disease. Proven with ultrasounds of my carotids and aorta, four years apart. It really is do-able.

I freakin' love this guy. You could feel his emotion when he started to talk about his Dad...

I'm a biochemist and vegan for more than 30 years. I'm grateful for doctors like Dr. Barnard who have been fighting to deliver this information to the public.

5 years old but knowledge never dies. This video can change your life. Thank you

Summary of the video: 1. Eat less saturated Fat (e.g. meat, milk products etc). 2. Consume more antioxidants ( e.g. vitamins "E" will take care of free radicals. 3. Eat more anthocyanins (e.g. fruits of different colors) . 4. Take a walk regularly (recommended 3 times in a week). hippocampus will work much better.

I'm here in 2020 in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Anyone else ? His talk makes so much sense.

Yes yes yes!!!! I've been taking plant-based diet for almost a year. And some of my diseases or symptoms are disappearing day by day. 😍🥰🥰

I watched this video 6 months ago and it’s still effecting my life today in the most positive way. I think this is the most important Ted talk I’ve watched

I could listen to Dr. Barnard speak all day!

Holy shit I did not know he was born in 1953!!!! He looks 40!!! Sounds 30!!! Whole Foods Plant- based diet for life :) I love Neal.

Thank you, Dr. Barnard. My condolences about your father. Thank you for sharing your story and for dedicating your life to helping people live long, healthy, happy lives. I have never met you but I consider you to be one of my doctors. I follow your advice & enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

he was talking about his father at the beginning and i suddenly remenbered my grandfather who just died a year ago because of the same memory problem

I am a person who is very concerned about physical and mental health. I am on a healthy diet recommended by my dietitian who works for National Health Service UK. I am also doing aerobic exercises and brisk walking regularly. But I never knew that brisk walking makes my hippocampus bigger, which improves my memory. I am so grateful to Dr Neal Barnard. This is one of the best presentations I have ever come across.

Wow! So glad I cut out meat and dairy 3 years ago! I'm sharing this all over my social media. And sending the link to my dad. Thank you Dr. Barnard!

the part about his dad hit me right in the feels

I can relate. My mum passed away last March after 16 years of Alzheimer’s. Five year as a complete vegetable. She was diagnosed at 66, quite young actually. I was 34, too young to loose your mum, too young to parent a parent. All the women in her family died of the same illness. I became vegetarian (almost vegan) years ago, just by chance, then started running, cycling long distance. Again by chance. I didn’t know I was fighting my genes (and the fear, a paralyzing fear sometimes!!!) that way. I’ll keep eating a plant-food diet and exercise daily. Keep learning new things (my job helps luckily). I also stopped drinking alcohol and started meditating. Women in my family had bad genes, yes, but they never changed their lifestyle. I have. This is my personal bet I can fight my genes. I am fortunate enough to have access to this content as my English is near native levels. But many Italians can’t and I think they’re missing a lot of vital information. Thank you for your researches and for sharing. You and other like you (dr. Greger eg) can really change the life of people worldwide. And I also thank my mum who always encouraged me to study a lot and travel

The best line " genes are not ur destiny"❤️

I had grandparents on both sides of my family that struggled with Alzheimer’s, which is one of the many reasons I decided to go on a plant-based whole food diet and also convinced my parents to do the same.. My dad has lost 50lbs and was able to cut his meds in half, I’m 35lbs down and have twice as much energy and stamina and my crazy heartburn that I struggled with for years went away in a couple weeks.. and I’ve only been on this diet for 5 months! Thank goodness for people like Neal that are out there spreading the word about this life-saving lifestyle.

One the best ted talks, Although we have heard this many times he is so compelling. This can impact us so greatly. He may have saved millions of lives from incredible suffering.

One of the best TEDx Talks so far. Really loved his presentation style.

It's people like Neal Barnard that makes the world warmer. Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing so lovingly and compassionately.

What a wonderful talk and message. This is exactly why I love Dr. Barnard. He truly cares about people.

I am watching this because I want to improve my mental health and my health in general

Omg when he started talking about his dad again at the end … 🥺 this was not only educational but also … touching

This guy's cool, articulate & informed w/o being pretentious or condescending.

Thank you, Dr Neal Barnard. I wish my mother knew what you've just taught. She would not have suffered from Alzheimer's. It brought such agony to both my mother and her family that I wish no one in this world would ever have that awful illness. When my mother passed away I had no more tears to weep for her; I only had only tears of joy that, at last, she was free from her immense suffering. I miss her, but not her agony. She's in Heaven now where she suffers no more.

He talks so well, clear and interesting. I think the best speaker. I can’t stop listening and it’s interesting and very informative. Thanks

Wonderful speech. If we stick to these simple principles we'd all be healthier and happier with our families,children and friends. And best of it is IT'S SO DAMN EASY TO DO! Thank you Dr. Barnard!

Man, the world should be grateful to have Dr. Barnard. This man is a hero.

Thank you so much Dr. Barnard. My sister had brain cancer and died last year 😭😭😭😭😭 I wish we would have watched this earlier. When you said it was too late for your father, I actually felt the pain 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭!! And I really like it when you said genes are not the destiny !!!! Eat the colorful food and become healthier ~ Thank you, thank you so much, really. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

Followed Dr Barnard for a while now he nails it and is completely sincere, legend thx

Thank you for this video. In 2013, I flew through a window head first because of a drunk driver. I sustained many injuries, including a Traumatic Brain Injury. And this video just helped me! Thank you! Sorry for your lost, I understand your purpose. Your father is proud!

Thank you, so much Dr. Bernard. I really appreciate watching this and I learned so much!I feel like I empathize with you, on the loss of your father and I hope that your heart is healing well holding on to your memories of your dad. In heaven, you will see him again.

You are a Godsend.This video will help to inspire and educate many people as it just did me. Your father would be so proud of you. What a great legacy he has in you. Thank you.

This presentation is brilliant, thank you, Dr. Neal Barnard, & the team @ Ted for sharing them with us 😃🙏🏽

One of the greatest ted talks I have seen, thank you Neal Barnard 🕴

What a beautiful/healthy/happy/kind human being, a role model for all of us. Thank you, Dr Barnard! 💚

I was the sole-caregiver for my mother, who had Alzheimer's. Towards the end, she didn't know, specifically, who I was. She did, however, know that I was someone who loved her, unconditionally, and that she felt the same way about me.... she never exercised...😪

A beautiful soul sharing a beautiful message. Thank you, Neal.

DrBarnard, at your best as always. Many thanks for such a candid,splendid talk

Dr Neal Barnard is one of my favorite speakers. I enjoy watching his presentations and I repeat them once a while to remind myself of what he said...

I became a vegetarian in 1990 and a vegan in 2009 after listening to Dr Barnard. Thank you very much.

Thank you Sir for your life saving research and efforts. My condolences on the loss of your father. May your accomplishments help others not have to suffer your pain. God Bless you. 🙏😔👍

finally a ted talk that actually leaves me with more knowledge than opinions..

Eating healthy isn't just about us, it's about the people who depend on us, who love us, who want us around as long as possible. This is a way to make the most of life and if we don't take this opportunity, we miss out on the prolonged years of living we could have spent doing so many amazing things.

This hit me right in the feels, Dr Barnard, as I’ve lost family members to Alzheimer’s. Thank you for sharing; I will do the same.

To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. Amen.💕

Thanks so much for appreciative information. I do morning walk 1:30 hours daily since I was 40 years and now am 60 and staying healthy. Heartiest salute to you....

I love how cheerful, fun & empathetic this guy is :).

Dr. Barnard is a cool guy! Thanks to him for making it simple. May your father rest in peace. He raised a super kid.

Thank you for your story! This was one of the most touching videos I’ve ever watched, I cried at the end. I’m going to implement this for my mom and document her progress for 3 months. I hope this can help!

So sorry to learn of your Father .. the same with my Dad .. it is so hard to lose them twice. Thank you for sharing your information .. it will be followed and passed on. Blessings.

That was an amazing talk... He made it sound so simple, which each of us could follow to keep our families live more productively...

I've been whole food vegan, oil free for 6 months. I have lost 45 lbs. My waist has gone from 42 to 36. And my mind feels sharp as a tac. Impoved memory and problem solving.

OK… I just got to the end of this video. His speech comes full circle at the end and his last and final words literally made me tear up and choke up because it was so so powerful! 💗

Another outstanding presentation by Dr. Barnard. First saw him about 2 years ago at a Rotary District Conference where he presented on "Healthy Lifestyle". Thank you Dr. Barnard

Thanks for the great lecture.. I could feel how much sorry you felt for your dad declining mental health in his later years due Alzhiemer and seeing what that entails. May he rest in peace

What an inspirational video. I am 36 and suffer from a lot neurological issues including memory lapses. I need to focus more on my diet.

Thank you Dr Bernard for a brilliant lecture. I really appreciated your insights. 🙏🙏

He holds an amazing skill of conveying very useful info by a great story telling. I loved his presentation and the communication

Watching my grandad suffer with dementia everyday has spurred me to look at my lifestyle choices and do everything I can to prevent it.

Great information my family is practicing the my plate plan with out even realizing it.I’v loss 22lbs,my daughter loss 41and my son in-law 47 we walk a lot it’s amazing we have so much more clarity,energy and over all good health.

Neal, thank you. Sorry about the loss of your father. My father passed in 2011, and I did not get back in time from my PhD research at hospitals in Kazakhstan.

Thank you for your researches, we all can see you are passionate about your work, and the speech is presented for everyone to understand and retain the informations, very impressive

Amazing!......I just can't say this enough but, Dr. Barnard is such an amazing , smart , sweet and beautiful human being.....I have so much respect for him, .............love him!

why is this the best ted ed talk ever

We r so blessed with people like him.May God continue to give him more n more wisdom for d world

Thankful for such a great information! Hope everyone will see this and somehow get the idea . Its never too late to start 💕

Thanks Dr. Barnard. I too wish I had all this information for my mother before she got ill and subsequently died. Great presentation, very informative and spoken with so much conviction. You're not so hard on the eye either. :)

In my experience (just based off observation), I feel that movement and using your brain, whether its reading, writing, building things, or anything that causes you do have to figure something out, is the best thing you can do above diet. NOW, I know that diet makes a difference. I am just basing this off the people that are old 70+ and still cognitively sharp. I had the same experience with my dad that he did. My dad was only 62 when he died of Alzheimer's (top 10% for how young he was). He was always on the lazier side. Looking back after he already got really bad, I realized that he wasn't just lazy when it came to doing chores around the house but anything that required him to critically think like reading instructions, or having to figure something out, he'd generally shy away from or take the easiest route possible. He used to be horrible at cleaning up around the house, always wanted people to do stuff for him and wasn't that organized of a person outside of his interests like music (guitars, amps etc) and anything to do with his motorcycle. I started observing a lot of people that are 70+ that are mentally sharp and realize they are always doing things for themselves. Still cutting their own grass, taking care of the garden, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc... A lot of those people I am referring to still eat meat, dairy, pastries etc. Now I'm sure there's more to it and genes play a roll as well but I do not feel like those people have particularly great diets but they all are hard workers and always want to do things themselves. That's just what I have observed. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

How well conveyed good information can be also touching. Thank you.

This hits my heart. I wish I had known this when my Father was suffering from cancer. I'm not saying it would have saved him....but it certainly wouldn't have hurt.

Love this! All these plant based doctors are changing the world. :)

Great Ted talk! I have already sent it to a few friends. I am 55, a vegetarian, now I have more reasons to begin to move towards becoming a vegan. I have also recently taken on getting my Master's in Nursing and noticed that my diet, meditation, and breath-work have helped with my studies. I have earned straight A's so far! Thank you!

16:45 you're helping the world and the generations to come.. And old age worth living thank you sir!

Best 17 minutes spent watching this TED Talk, thank you Neal.

By far, this is one of the most profoundly moving, and intelligent, TED talks I've heard. Science has found the fountain of youth. Unfortunately, we have our work cut out for us; as many of our parents are stuck in their ways of eating, conditioned and addicted to the sugars, high sodium and saturated fats that are processed into so many of the foods consumed in higher quantities in the Western diet, you couldn't pay many people to give up their meats and cheeses. I've recently switched to a vegan/ plant based diet in the past year, and where I could feel the difference immediately, a year later and I can see that I look years younger. I try to convince my mom, dad, and my last remaining grandmother, but they eat what they want, and all I can do is just listen.

Made me cry... I miss U mom, so much. Yes, I'm a highly sensitive person. Yes I cry at heartfelt feelings of lost loved ones, especially ones that could've been helped. I wish everyone would listen to this and other videos on good health and healthy eating.

Dear Mr. Neal Barnard, thank you for your life-saving speech. You are also the best public speaker ever. Love it

A human making the world a better place. This Doctor is brilliant.

I'm from Greece,and I have lost my mom because of this terrible illness....thank you so much for all your effort Dr, we should treat ourselves and those around us better, nowadays meat and milk products (massive scale production) are only similar to real meat and milk, in terms of appearance....God bless you Dr,you and your noble effort!!!

I was just looking for a video to tell me what to eat now so I can study well but I’m glad I got more than I was looking for. I’m already a pretty healthy girl but this inspired me to be more specific and intentional in my healthy ways

One of the best, most empowering talks on health and the impact we can have through the simple choices we make at the grocery store … thank you so much for sharing, because the government doesn’t profit from doing so, and we have to rely on remarkable individuals such as you to spread the word.

Hands down one of the best ted talks. What an excellent speaker