Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about Alzheimer's and dementia studies with an eye towards prevention. She discusses the FINGER survey (Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability) and ongoing global studies that study 12 modifiable risk factors: hypertension, smoking, type-2 diabetes, obesity, social isolation, alcohol, lessened cognitive activity, lower education levels, hearing loss, head injuries, lifestyle (physical activity and exercise), and air pollution.

The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention Intervention and Care developed a 20-week lifestyle plan addressing the 12 risk factors. Broken down into four components, they involve 1) Modifying diet and nutrition; 2) Exercise routines; 3) Stress management; and 4) Support groups (having people interact on your team).

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Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about Alzheimer's and dementia studies with an eye towards prevention. She discusses the FINGER survey (Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability) and ongoing global studies that study 12 modifiable risk factors: hypertension, smoking, type-2 diabetes, obesity, social isolation, alcohol, lessened cognitive activity, lower education levels, hearing loss, head injuries, lifestyle (physical activity and exercise), and air pollution.
The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention Intervention and Care developed a 20-week lifestyle plan addressing the 12 risk factors. Broken down into four components, they involve 1) Modifying diet and nutrition; 2) Exercise routines; 3) Stress management; and 4) Support groups (having people interact on your team).
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<li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23332672/">FINGER study</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(20)30367-6/fulltext">Lancet Commission 2020 report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/shawn-weiss/">Shawn Weiss</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/">Senior Health and Wellness website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/physical-wellness/">More podcasts about physical wellness</a></li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/shawn-weiss/">More podcasts with Dr. Shawn Weiss</a></li>
<li><a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/dementia/">More podcasts about dementia</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/freeguide">Get a free guide</a> for cognitive impairment strategies.
Check out our affiliate podcast <a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/">Alzheimer’s Speaks</a>.

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Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about Alzheimer's and dementia studies with an eye towards prevention. She discusses the FINGER survey (Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability) and ongoing global studies that study 12 modifiable risk factors: hypertension, smoking, type-2 diabetes, obesity, social isolation, alcohol, lessened cognitive activity, lower education levels, hearing loss, head injuries, lifestyle (physical activity and exercise), and air pollution.

12 Risk Factors for Alzheimer's and Dementia

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