July 17, 2024

Dr. Dean Ornish – Lifestyle Changes and the Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms (part 2)

Dr. Dean Ornish – Lifestyle Changes and the Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms (part 2)

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Lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia. A recent study by Dr. Dean Ornish, Founder and President of The Preventative Medicine Research Institute, suggests actual reversal of Alzheimer’s symptoms without medication. In part 2, host Meryl Comer and Dr. Ornish further discuss the findings of his study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. Listen as they talk about the success of his nine-week Medicare-covered program for heart disease, which could be adapted for Alzheimer's patients. You won’t want to miss this episode that gives hope for those with cognitive decline. 

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