The best line "if we are able to learn what it takes to protect our brain then perhaps families will be able to stay together much longer".

His team sued the government because they weren’t doing their job. Props to this man and his team. Hero of the people right there!!

Wow!! Dr. Barnard is a hero!! He may not have children but through his education he has "fathered" thousands of "children" who will never forget him. His legacy will live forever!! May he, just like Dr. Elmsworth live to be over a hundred and still be working at age 95 and older.

Alzheimer's is absolutely the last thing you'd want. I took care of my mom for the last ten years of her life. She got to the very last stage of Alzheimer's. They even forget how to swallow. If a room was on fire, a severe Alzheimer's victim wouldn't even know to get out. It's a monster of a disease. My dad had it, too. Heartbreaking.

I am from india. Our food was like you describe it. Our snacks were made from jaggery and nuts. And then Pepsi and coke came in, lays chips became common. We forgot yoga. There’s a lot of good practices that should be brought back- which includes what to eat and when to eat.

Very good information, but do NOT underestimate the importance of sleep and stress. Not enough sleep and too much stress literally kills brain cells. And so do diet soda.

I’m so glad I found this video while studying for my anatomy class. I’m only 15, and I’m very great full I can get a head start on working on keeping my brain healthy :)

This video needs to be in recommended to everyone.

I am an 80 years old vegan man and I am very healthy, these are great info and advice, thank you very much Dr Barnard😊💖👍🙏😍

"When u lose your memory u lose everyone who ever mattered to you" .. That statement is sadly so on point :(

You turned the pain of losing your Dad into a simple, informative, random act of love to help prevent further suffering ❤️ you Dr Barnard, are very cool 😎 thank you

Not only was this some of the best content I’ve ever read on dementia, but he is an outstanding speaker. I cried at the end. I’m so grateful for what he helped accomplish with terminating the food pyramid.

What a great talk! He makes it very simple, to summarize do these for reducing risk of Alzheimer's and increase well being: 1. Eat colorful fruits and veggies daily: blueberries, grapes, broccoli etc for better memory. 2. Take Vitamin E to eliminate free radicals from brain but not just from pills but from foods like nuts / seeds (just a few), spinach, mangoes etc. 3. Reduce trans-fat from foods like donuts, pastries; and saturated fats like from Bacon, meat, cheese/dairy. 4. Reduce metals like iron, copper. Do not use iron skillets etc. 4. Exercise: nothing crazy, just do brisk walk three times a week, up to 40 minutes each time. Do all of the above and one can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by 80% even if you have the gene.

"We sued the government" I appreciate this man and his whole team. The government makes too much money off peoples suffering.

Yes yes yes!!!! I've been taking plant-based diet for almost a year. And some of my diseases or symptoms are disappearing day by day. 😍🥰🥰

Thank you so much for this! I’m 23 and play time is really over when it comes to health. At the end of the day it’s nobody’s responsibility but your own so I’m trying to do better for myself and my babies!

I could listen to Dr. Barnard speak all day!

This man and his colleagues advocating for whole plant foods are heroes to me, because following their advice has reversed my heart disease. Proven with ultrasounds of my carotids and aorta, four years apart. It really is do-able.

"Genes are not destiny". I think that's a powerful and very courageous message. Thank you for this video it has enriched my knowledge alot more.

I'm a biochemist and vegan for more than 30 years. I'm grateful for doctors like Dr. Barnard who have been fighting to deliver this information to the public.

I freakin' love this guy. You could feel his emotion when he started to talk about his Dad...

The best line " genes are not ur destiny"❤️

5 years old but knowledge never dies. This video can change your life. Thank you

I can relate. My mum passed away last March after 16 years of Alzheimer’s. Five year as a complete vegetable. She was diagnosed at 66, quite young actually. I was 34, too young to loose your mum, too young to parent a parent. All the women in her family died of the same illness. I became vegetarian (almost vegan) years ago, just by chance, then started running, cycling long distance. Again by chance. I didn’t know I was fighting my genes (and the fear, a paralyzing fear sometimes!!!) that way. I’ll keep eating a plant-food diet and exercise daily. Keep learning new things (my job helps luckily). I also stopped drinking alcohol and started meditating. Women in my family had bad genes, yes, but they never changed their lifestyle. I have. This is my personal bet I can fight my genes. I am fortunate enough to have access to this content as my English is near native levels. But many Italians can’t and I think they’re missing a lot of vital information. Thank you for your researches and for sharing. You and other like you (dr. Greger eg) can really change the life of people worldwide. And I also thank my mum who always encouraged me to study a lot and travel

Summary of the video: 1. Eat less saturated Fat (e.g. meat, milk products etc). 2. Consume more antioxidants ( e.g. vitamins "E" will take care of free radicals. 3. Eat more anthocyanins (e.g. fruits of different colors) . 4. Take a walk regularly (recommended 3 times in a week). hippocampus will work much better.

I'm here in 2020 in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Anyone else ? His talk makes so much sense.

the part about his dad hit me right in the feels

I watched this video 6 months ago and it’s still effecting my life today in the most positive way. I think this is the most important Ted talk I’ve watched

Holy shit I did not know he was born in 1953!!!! He looks 40!!! Sounds 30!!! Whole Foods Plant- based diet for life :) I love Neal.

When you click on this video, because you forgot you’ve seen it before.

he was talking about his father at the beginning and i suddenly remenbered my grandfather who just died a year ago because of the same memory problem

Thank you for this video. In 2013, I flew through a window head first because of a drunk driver. I sustained many injuries, including a Traumatic Brain Injury. And this video just helped me! Thank you! Sorry for your lost, I understand your purpose. Your father is proud!

Amazing!......I just can't say this enough but, Dr. Barnard is such an amazing , smart , sweet and beautiful human being.....I have so much respect for him, .............love him!

I am a person who is very concerned about physical and mental health. I am on a healthy diet recommended by my dietitian who works for National Health Service UK. I am also doing aerobic exercises and brisk walking regularly. But I never knew that brisk walking makes my hippocampus bigger, which improves my memory. I am so grateful to Dr Neal Barnard. This is one of the best presentations I have ever come across.

One the best ted talks, Although we have heard this many times he is so compelling. This can impact us so greatly. He may have saved millions of lives from incredible suffering.

Thank you, Dr. Barnard. My condolences about your father. Thank you for sharing your story and for dedicating your life to helping people live long, healthy, happy lives. I have never met you but I consider you to be one of my doctors. I follow your advice & enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Man, the world should be grateful to have Dr. Barnard. This man is a hero.

I had grandparents on both sides of my family that struggled with Alzheimer’s, which is one of the many reasons I decided to go on a plant-based whole food diet and also convinced my parents to do the same.. My dad has lost 50lbs and was able to cut his meds in half, I’m 35lbs down and have twice as much energy and stamina and my crazy heartburn that I struggled with for years went away in a couple weeks.. and I’ve only been on this diet for 5 months! Thank goodness for people like Neal that are out there spreading the word about this life-saving lifestyle.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1005">16:45</a> you're helping the world and the generations to come.. And old age worth living thank you sir!

To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life. Amen.💕

This guy's cool, articulate & informed w/o being pretentious or condescending.

Thank you so much Dr. Barnard. My sister had brain cancer and died last year 😭😭😭😭😭 I wish we would have watched this earlier. When you said it was too late for your father, I actually felt the pain 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭!! And I really like it when you said genes are not the destiny !!!! Eat the colorful food and become healthier ~ Thank you, thank you so much, really. ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

He talks so well, clear and interesting. I think the best speaker. I can’t stop listening and it’s interesting and very informative. Thanks

One of the best TEDx Talks so far. Really loved his presentation style.

...wow...this is the real thing....i'm actually asking myself: what is this guy selling..... and he's not selling anything.... THANK YOU.....

Thank you, Dr Neal Barnard. I wish my mother knew what you've just taught. She would not have suffered from Alzheimer's. It brought such agony to both my mother and her family that I wish no one in this world would ever have that awful illness. When my mother passed away I had no more tears to weep for her; I only had only tears of joy that, at last, she was free from her immense suffering. I miss her, but not her agony. She's in Heaven now where she suffers no more.

Thank you Sir for your life saving research and efforts. My condolences on the loss of your father. May your accomplishments help others not have to suffer your pain. God Bless you. 🙏😔👍

One of the greatest ted talks I have seen, thank you Neal Barnard 🕴

What a wonderful talk and message. This is exactly why I love Dr. Barnard. He truly cares about people.

Brain Health;.... I was once a Hazmat Response team member. I've learned that mining, forestry, agriculture, and industry, (particularly the petro-chemical industry), has polluted most of the world, in it's zeal to exploit for profit. Now the generations of children that are not effected by this pollution is diminishing. Birth defects, mental problems, hormone unbalances, are the result. Neil Barnard points out the role of exercise and diet in mitigating the damage. The whole of the meat and processed food industries are profiting from our ignorance. Glad some one is saying something about it!

Omg when he started talking about his dad again at the end … 🥺 this was not only educational but also … touching

Wonderful speech. If we stick to these simple principles we'd all be healthier and happier with our families,children and friends. And best of it is IT'S SO DAMN EASY TO DO! Thank you Dr. Barnard!

What an inspirational video. I am 36 and suffer from a lot neurological issues including memory lapses. I need to focus more on my diet.

This hit me right in the feels, Dr Barnard, as I’ve lost family members to Alzheimer’s. Thank you for sharing; I will do the same.

Followed Dr Barnard for a while now he nails it and is completely sincere, legend thx

This presentation is brilliant, thank you, Dr. Neal Barnard, & the team @ Ted for sharing them with us 😃🙏🏽

I love how cheerful, fun & empathetic this guy is :).

Watching my grandad suffer with dementia everyday has spurred me to look at my lifestyle choices and do everything I can to prevent it.

So sorry to learn of your Father .. the same with my Dad .. it is so hard to lose them twice. Thank you for sharing your information .. it will be followed and passed on. Blessings.

DrBarnard, at your best as always. Many thanks for such a candid,splendid talk

Wow! So glad I cut out meat and dairy 3 years ago! I'm sharing this all over my social media. And sending the link to my dad. Thank you Dr. Barnard!

Dr Neal Barnard is one of my favorite speakers. I enjoy watching his presentations and I repeat them once a while to remind myself of what he said...

Thank you Dr Bernard for a brilliant lecture. I really appreciated your insights. 🙏🙏

Thank you for your story! This was one of the most touching videos I’ve ever watched, I cried at the end. I’m going to implement this for my mom and document her progress for 3 months. I hope this can help!

It's people like Neal Barnard that makes the world warmer. Sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing so lovingly and compassionately.

Dr. Barnard is a cool guy! Thanks to him for making it simple. May your father rest in peace. He raised a super kid.

We r so blessed with people like him.May God continue to give him more n more wisdom for d world

He holds an amazing skill of conveying very useful info by a great story telling. I loved his presentation and the communication

I suffered from sever attention deficit all my life. As a child I used to think I was just not as smart as the other kids. Over the years I learned to cope with my ADD. Finally in my late 40's when it started affecting my work, I decided to go on medication. Fast forward a couple of years I heard about the Keto Diet and Intermittent Fasting. I decided to give that a try to lose some weight and surprisingly I noticed a change in my focus and clarity. I was all of sudden have bursts of super focus and my mind was not wandering. I have been on the Keto diet for now 6 months and have no trouble focusing. I am not medical expert but I love the new found focus, I have lost 35 pounds. I am also a long distance runner, before Keto I would carb load before a race like a half marathon, now I run a half marathon without putting an ounce of carb in me. So though I don't claim to be an expert, I love the positive changes that Keto and Intermittent Fasting has made in my life. Just my two cents !!!

I'm from Greece,and I have lost my mom because of this terrible illness....thank you so much for all your effort Dr, we should treat ourselves and those around us better, nowadays meat and milk products (massive scale production) are only similar to real meat and milk, in terms of appearance....God bless you Dr,you and your noble effort!!!

Thanks so much for appreciative information. I do morning walk <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="90">1:30</a> hours daily since I was 40 years and now am 60 and staying healthy. Heartiest salute to you....

A human making the world a better place. This Doctor is brilliant.

In my experience (just based off observation), I feel that movement and using your brain, whether its reading, writing, building things, or anything that causes you do have to figure something out, is the best thing you can do above diet. NOW, I know that diet makes a difference. I am just basing this off the people that are old 70+ and still cognitively sharp. I had the same experience with my dad that he did. My dad was only 62 when he died of Alzheimer's (top 10% for how young he was). He was always on the lazier side. Looking back after he already got really bad, I realized that he wasn't just lazy when it came to doing chores around the house but anything that required him to critically think like reading instructions, or having to figure something out, he'd generally shy away from or take the easiest route possible. He used to be horrible at cleaning up around the house, always wanted people to do stuff for him and wasn't that organized of a person outside of his interests like music (guitars, amps etc) and anything to do with his motorcycle. I started observing a lot of people that are 70+ that are mentally sharp and realize they are always doing things for themselves. Still cutting their own grass, taking care of the garden, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc... A lot of those people I am referring to still eat meat, dairy, pastries etc. Now I'm sure there's more to it and genes play a roll as well but I do not feel like those people have particularly great diets but they all are hard workers and always want to do things themselves. That's just what I have observed. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

I became a vegetarian in 1990 and a vegan in 2009 after listening to Dr Barnard. Thank you very much.

He is my hero Dr Neil n I watch/ listen to him daily just to remind myself to eat colourful fruits and vegetables 🥦 plus exercises ( n just one piece of steamed salmon a day my own choice n no meat.) I am 88 and very active visiting friends/ people in care homes and hospitals 2-3 times a week. I don’t drive and take public transport daily. I am told I have no wrinkles (maybe they need glasses) I cycle 3000 pedals on a mini cycle machine daily and it takes 40 minutes . I used to walk one hour in the morning and the same in the afternoon. I don’t have a TV but I watch TEDx a lot especially subjects about improving the brain and the heart as I have a pace maker. I have been playing 2 games of 10 pin bowls each week with a friend for over a year and the highlight of the week. I thank Dr Neil for all the above………eating well.

Another outstanding presentation by Dr. Barnard. First saw him about 2 years ago at a Rotary District Conference where he presented on "Healthy Lifestyle". Thank you Dr. Barnard

Eating healthy isn't just about us, it's about the people who depend on us, who love us, who want us around as long as possible. This is a way to make the most of life and if we don't take this opportunity, we miss out on the prolonged years of living we could have spent doing so many amazing things.

You are a Godsend.This video will help to inspire and educate many people as it just did me. Your father would be so proud of you. What a great legacy he has in you. Thank you.

Thank you for your researches, we all can see you are passionate about your work, and the speech is presented for everyone to understand and retain the informations, very impressive

I cry at the end...😢😭

HE IS 64 Y'ALL.... 64

What a significant lesson from this charismatic scientist !

OK… I just got to the end of this video. His speech comes full circle at the end and his last and final words literally made me tear up and choke up because it was so so powerful! 💗

A beautiful soul sharing a beautiful message. Thank you, Neal.

Love this! All these plant based doctors are changing the world. :)

I was just looking for a video to tell me what to eat now so I can study well but I’m glad I got more than I was looking for. I’m already a pretty healthy girl but this inspired me to be more specific and intentional in my healthy ways

This hits my heart. I wish I had known this when my Father was suffering from cancer. I'm not saying it would have saved him....but it certainly wouldn't have hurt.

Neal, thank you. Sorry about the loss of your father. My father passed in 2011, and I did not get back in time from my PhD research at hospitals in Kazakhstan.

Thanks Dr. Barnard. I too wish I had all this information for my mother before she got ill and subsequently died. Great presentation, very informative and spoken with so much conviction. You're not so hard on the eye either. :)

Absolutely love this guy. he has some great videos on YT

We in India have never heard of Alzheimer’s or dementia…..well at least a few years back. All my grand parents lived over 90 with absolutely brilliant memories and none wore glasses to read or had any dental problems. They were all vegetarians. The oils they consumed was all cold pressed. Their life style was so simple. Rise Early morning-(<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="300">5:00</a>am), Do your nature’s call(very important to remove the waste from your body), simple yoga, have a bath, pray, eat, relax, later in the afternoon reading, then watering the plants 🪴, evening walking and in the process meet up with friends and neighbors and have a chat. Back home for early dinner 🍲. Every week they had oil bath and their skin used to glow… couldn’t tell their age.

Best 17 minutes spent watching this TED Talk, thank you Neal.

I was the sole-caregiver for my mother, who had Alzheimer's. Towards the end, she didn't know, specifically, who I was. She did, however, know that I was someone who loved her, unconditionally, and that she felt the same way about me.... she never exercised...😪

Great Ted talk! I have already sent it to a few friends. I am 55, a vegetarian, now I have more reasons to begin to move towards becoming a vegan. I have also recently taken on getting my Master's in Nursing and noticed that my diet, meditation, and breath-work have helped with my studies. I have earned straight A's so far! Thank you!

I am watching this because I want to improve my mental health and my health in general

Amazing message, my grand father is dead this year. He had the disease at the age of 50 and then it got worse. Take care of your loved ones.🙏

Definitely our Health is our wealth, nature gave all the natural colours of fruit and veg for a very important reason.

Great information my family is practicing the my plate plan with out even realizing it.I’v loss 22lbs,my daughter loss 41and my son in-law 47 we walk a lot it’s amazing we have so much more clarity,energy and over all good health.

Thank you SO MUCH!! Both my parents & my brother passed from complications from Alzheimers/Dementia. I will NOT have a similar experience!

Sir i was having so many health issues. I saw your video around Dec 2022.. then i started the way you described. I am really really thankful for your contribution. I am obliged. May God bless you. In around 5 months my weight came to 72KG from 91.5.. my height is 5' 11" and age is 35. Still my belly is out a little bit. Anyhow i dnt care if it remains out or not because i know its not for weight loss but Its a lifestyle I will continue for my life and thus i am sure one day my belly will be no more out. So just thanks a lot. I am super relaxed now. No numbness in my legs, no stress, no nothing.... ❤