September 6, 2022

Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai – Nutrition and Alzheimer’s

Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai – Nutrition and Alzheimer’s

About This Episode

Poor nutrition is a major health problem that affects every part of the body, including the brain. It is among the top risk factors for dementia. 

In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer speaks with Ayesha Z. Sherzai, MD, MAS, Vascular Neurologist, Research Scientist and Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD, MPH, MAS, Behavioral Neurologist / Neuroscientist; and Co-directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. This dynamic husband and wife duo lead the largest clinical and observational study on Alzheimer's. Their book “The Alzheimer’s Solution” on the brain-food connection shows how to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s with a healthy diet. 

Their class on brain healthy living to improve cognitive function at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Brain Health Academy. To register for their class and learn more about Brain Health Academy, go to https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/brain-health-academy.

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