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July 3, 2024

Dr. Dean Ornish - Lifestyle Changes and the Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms (part 1)

Dr. Dean Ornish - Lifestyle Changes and the Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms (part 1)

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Imagine being able to fight the effects of Alzheimer’s through changes to the way you live your daily life. Dr. Dean Ornish sits down with host Meryl Comer to discuss the findings of his study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. Lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise not only can reduce the risk of developing dementia, but this study also suggests actual reversal of Alzheimer’s symptoms without medication. Listen to Dr. Ornish’s approach that is adding to the treatment options and giving hope, as well as a roadmap, in the fight against cognitive decline.
 

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