The Alzheimer's Prevention & Treatment Diet: Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease - Softcover

Richard S. Isaacson; Christopher N. Ochner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0757004083 ISBN 13: 9780757004087

Publisher: Square One Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

Alzheimer s disease is a type of dementia that can be very hard for both the patient and the carer. While the cause of Alzheimer s disease is still a mystery, new research has increased our knowledge of certain aspects of the disease. Perhaps most significant, studies show that proper diet may make a real difference, not only in slowing the progression of Alzheimers, but, also, in preventing it. THE ALZHEIMER S PREVENTION & TREATMENT DIET outlines a cutting-edge nutritional programme that will be of interest both to Alzheimer s patients and to anybody who wants to maintain optimal memory and mental agility for years to come. The book begins with an overview of Alzheimer's disease, outlining its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and current treatment methods. You'll, also, learn how Alzheimer's disease differs from other forms of memory loss and cognitive impairment. Next, Drs. Isaacson and Ochner take a closer look at the impact of nutrition on your ability to think and remember, examining the effects of carbohydrates, fats and proteins on the brain. Then, they share their innovative programme for Alzheimer's prevention, showing you how to maximise your cognitive health through diet and exercise. Finally, the authors give tips for the carer on adapting and implementing the programme for people who already have Alzheimer's, decreasing the speed with which symptoms worsen. If Alzheimer's disease is a concern for you or a loved one, THE ALZHEIMER'S PREVENTION & TREATMENT DIET will give you the information you need to fight back. Using Dr. Isaacson and Dr. Ochner s recommendations, you can put into practice what the evidence is showing us that what you eat can make all the difference for your mind.

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Review

"[E]ven skeptics who question whether diet can truly prevent dementia will find it tough to object to this guide . . . [the authors] make a compelling case for staying slim, noting that overweight people are considered to be at greater risk of developing hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer . . . may reduce the risk of getting this irreversible, memory-destroying brain disorder."

--Karen Springen "Booklist "

"[A] comprehensive yet easy-to-follow nutritional guide for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease . . . [the authors] provide realistic and straightforward guidance . . . [they] take the guesswork out of creating a healthy and appealing diet by providing lists of recommended food and supplements, serving sizes, and weekly menu ideas. This book is recommended for anyone who cares about long-term mental health."

--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

"Richard Isaacson, MD", is the founder and director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic and Weill Cornell Memory Disorders Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is also the director of the Neurology Residency Training Program at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Isaacson completed his residency in neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School and did his medical internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where he later became the associate medical director of the Wien Center for Alzheimer's disease.

"Christopher Ochner, PhD", is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Drexel University and went on to join the faculty at Columbia University, where he became the youngest member to run an independent research laboratory. Dr. Ochner has devoted his career to studying the relationship between food intake and the brain, receiving several awards from the National Institutes of Health to support his research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Square One Publishers
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0757004083
• ISBN 13: 9780757004087
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320