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The Memory Cure : How to Protect Your Brain Against Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease

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This recently released book on Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most reader friendly book I've come across in quite a while. I've seen this book first-hand, and it is impressive. It describes the complicated neurology of the brain in an easy to follow manner. Also, Dr. Fotuhi describes (in plain language) the latest AD research findings and discusses their implications. If I had to recommend only two books on Alzheimer's disease for caregivers it would be this one and, "The 36-Hour Day." In contrast to some books on AD, Dr. Fotuhi's book is optimistic. Not only does he describe how AD develops, but more importantly he discusses what people can do to reduce their individual risk factors for developing AD. I find myself constantly recommending this book to all the families of patients participating in AD research projects I coordinate.

I found this book very easy to read, well researched, and super useful! Fotuhi really knows his stuff. The best part for me was the chapter on the practical steps that can be taken to sharpen one's memeory. The ATTENTION formula is easy to adopt and very effective. While I can't say my memory is already sharper, I am more aware of what's going on up there and what can be done to make sure everything continues to work like fine oiled machine.

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The book begins by pointing out that sometimes people and it seems even doctors mistake depression or other health problems which can be treated successful for Alzheimer's disease which may be untreatable.

He then offers a ten step plan for prevention of memory loss, which consists of proper diet, as well as daily physical and mental exercise. Some nutrients that have been found useful for better functioning of the brain are blueberries, spinach, and other fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, almonds and other nutrients rich in vitamin E, less salt in diet, as well as general nutrition that contributes to low cholesterol and normal blood pressure. High blood pressure and high cholesterol seem to be detrimental to memory. He further suggests cutting the quantity of food people consume, perhaps in half. Fasting is good. Daily physical exercise envigorates the entire body including the brain. As as the saying goes "use it or lose it", constant mental stimulation, learning new things, solving puzzles, challenging oneself intellectually in different ways through reading or even calculating totals in one's head when grocery shopping are all helpful to keep the brain active and in good shape throughout one's life.

Concise. Easy to ready. Authoritative.

Summarizes latest research on how to avoid developing Alzheimer's. Makes specific suggestions to lower blood pressure, check homocysteine levels, take cholesterol-lowering medications, and seven other steps to protect your brain against Alzheimer's - all based on convincing research data.

Makes a great gift to those who worry about developing memory loss, such as family members of patients with Alzheimer's.

I found this book very well-written and proper for any stage of one's life. I have read this book a few times and each time it helps me understand more and more about Alzheimer's Disease, agind and how to protect the brain and sharpen memory for life.
There are excellent example of paper and pencil questions that assured me that I don't have Alzheimer's Disease, and it is only mild forgetfulness.

Rarely does one find a well-written book which is so accessible to the general public, at the same time as being on the cutting edge of science. The book is overflowing with interesting science and concrete advice, dispelling many myths and providing hope. I strongly recommend it!

So many of us worry about whether we might get this disease.
Dr. Fotuhi says that of the many who fear they may get it, only a
very few will get it.

He describes our brain in a very interesting fashion. He explains how our brain stores our memories, and, what amazes me,
how the brain knows what to store. We all know what we were doing when 9/ll happened. We certainly don't remember what we
were doing on Sept. l0!

It is a fascinating read and teaches us a lot about the brain,
and how to protect ourselves from memory loss, about advances
that are being made toward a cure.

An easy book to read-not too scientific.

I met Dr Fotuhi at an aging seminar. He was the keynote speaker and I gave the lunch hour presentation on another related but non-medical topic. I visited with Dr. Fotuhi during a break. I asked him about the benefit of anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen because he had discussed how brain plaque was a contributing factor for Alzheimer's. He told they had a beneficial affect. However, a daily regimen of ibuprofen would never be recommended due to the so-called risks of stomach irritation.

He gave me a passionate account of his tests of rats involving adding blueberries to their diets. He said the results were phenomenal and that his family has a serving of blueberries with their breakfast most mornings. He recommended that I do the same.

He's a very impressive man and I suggest you see him live if you ever have the opportunity.

I'm not a doctor. This information is not medical advice. I simply wanted to recount an interesting and relevant conversation I had with the doctor.

I found this book very well-written and propper for any stage of one's life. I have read this book a few times and each time it helps me understand more and more about Alzheimer's Disease, aging and how to protect the brain and sharpen memory for life.
There are excellent examples of paper-and-pencil questionairs that assured me that I don't have Alzheimer's Disease and it is only mild forgetfulness.

I was very much determind to read this book when I saw the review on Washington Post. It tells you how the brain works and who the brian gets affected by Alzheimer's Disease. All the steps on what to do and what not to do in order to prevent Alzheimer's Disease.
It is highly recommended to everybody.