It’s a diagnosis many of us fear most: Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, affecting 1 in 10 Australians over 65 and - alarmingly - 3 in 10 over 85. It’s also rising in younger age groups, with Australians under 65 affected by Alzheimer’s expected to double in the next 20 years.
For those with type 2 diabetes, the risk increases by up to 65%, but why? Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. Our brains change as we age, but Alzheimer’s or any dementia-related condition is not inevitable. Research shows we can prevent Alzheimer’s by changing a few lifestyle factors, including (spoiler alert!) a low carb, healthy fat diet.
Leading low carb expert Amy Berger, international speaker, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of the best-seller The Alzheimer’s Antidote and Dr Peter Brukner discuss the latest science on managing - and preventing - Alzheimer’s and why a low carb diet may hold the answer to reducing rates of this devastating condition.
The hour-long webinar included:
* The early signs of Alzheimer’s, and why it’s not something we need to accept as normal ageing.
* How Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes are related.
* The foods we should eat to maintain or improve brain health.
* Does high cholesterol mean you’ll develop Alzheimer’s?
* How small lifestyle changes can reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s.