What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova

What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova | TED

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7 жыл бұрын

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease -- and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.
Our brains are truly breathtaking -- and perhaps their most astonishing ability is the capacity to create, store and retrieve a lifetime of memories. Learn how memory works, why we forget and how to keep your brain in great shape with Lisa Genova, bestselling author and neuroscientist. Enroll in her TED Course “How to boost your brain + memory” today: tedtalks.social/brain
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@TED Жыл бұрын

Our brains are truly breathtaking -- and perhaps their most astonishing ability is the capacity to create, store and retrieve a lifetime of memories. Learn how memory works, why we forget and how to keep your brain in great shape with Lisa Genova, bestselling author and neuroscientist. Enroll in her TED Course “How to boost your brain + memory” today: tedtalks.social/brain

@indispensablechicken9417 Жыл бұрын

First like

@melol69 Жыл бұрын

why are you commenting on a five year old video you made

@brigitt8149 Жыл бұрын

I am not convinced by the example of the nuns, as they have the most regular everyday pattern one can think of: work at the same time, likewise breaks, time for prayers, etc. It cannot but imprint, get fixed in all your body

@Saucyakld 2 жыл бұрын

I have altzheimers but fight it every day. I am now 76 and frankly amazed I am still here and able to type coherently. It started at 69 and am still living on my own and enjoying it. Yes I forget how to set the alarm or sometimes how to switch the kettle on or where I am if out but I just calm myself and sit or stand still until it gets there. So far been lucky it appears! I carry my phone numbers in case I get lost again.

@kayyyylol Жыл бұрын

hope you are okay and doing well

@daw7773 Жыл бұрын

I wish you have many angels watching over you. Peace and Blessings.

@hannahcarney2250 Жыл бұрын

Wow my grandmother got it 2 years ago and she's already forgotten how to eat. I don't understand how it progresses so quickly. My other grandmother had it for 8 years and was still able to play piano when she died of a heart attack. I don't understand it's just a strange, horrible disease

@robertlozyniak3661 Жыл бұрын

I believe it is still possible to buy a traditional, wind-up alarm clock. Maybe you would be more comfortable with one of those than with a digital alarm clock. But then, you would have to remember to wind it!

@poly.fcracka9362 Жыл бұрын

@@robertlozyniak3661 maybe write a note next to the wind up alarm?

@stoicfloor 7 жыл бұрын

Summary: 1. Sleep well 2. Exercise well 3. Eat well 4. No unhealthy habits like smoking 5. Learn new things to create more meaningful neuronal connections for neuroplasticity, as a form of mental exercise

@lightsidemaster 7 жыл бұрын

You're the MVP thank you!

@altowlee33 7 жыл бұрын

Not quite though!! Those are critical, but so is the stimulation and depth of experiences for the mind! She really emphasizes this.

@SamuelSilva-io2tv 7 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@Seda1979 7 жыл бұрын

Good and accurate summary. Sounds pretty simple. Unfortunately life has a way of making those "simple points" complicated. Still worth trying to stick to those 5 points more times than not.

@jianminsi4627 7 жыл бұрын

Smoking is definitely a bad habit, however, smoking might be able to reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease,which is also a terrible neurodegenerative disease. xD

@joshisawesome9700 4 жыл бұрын

Sleep deprivation causes Alzheimer’s disease Me: looks at the time and it’s 3:am

@chv72 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Same here! But only 2.08. Off to bed!

@lilazndrgnboi 4 жыл бұрын

forealsie, sleep is sooooooooooo god damn important. insomnia finally left me yesterday...

@manbearpig7521 3 жыл бұрын

What does she say about this? I cant bear to watch.

@manbearpig7521 3 жыл бұрын

@Tryco Slatterus okay 👍

@juvysmith5007 3 жыл бұрын

I have been having sleeping problems for more than ten years, I will be happy if I can get 4hours.once I wake up I cannot go back to sleep. I am 80 years old now , I have not yet Alzheimer. I still drive my car anywhere. I have clean licensed sleep is not true. If you’re burn with Alzheimer you can get it at any age.

@czedrickreyes1544 4 жыл бұрын

"You are more than what you could remember" Hits me everytime

@meher9608 4 жыл бұрын

My Father had Alzeimers Disease. He didn't suffer. My Mother who was the caregiver suffered.

@meher9608 4 жыл бұрын

@Book Worm Thank you, Brother.

@genej101 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder about that. I've seen, managed, a person with early onset. She suffered. As did those of us who had no idea it was that creating the decline in performance. She was terrified, covering up, masking, doing all of the things we saw in Still Alice. I think she suffered. Without question her caregivers did too. But knowing it is coming, something is dreadfully wrong - that is suffering as well. I'd say.

@remouys5362 4 жыл бұрын

My dad also had Alsheimers but my mom was to frail so I took care of them both.. Broke my heart

@Happy_HIbiscus 4 жыл бұрын

😢

@jeanettesdaughter 4 жыл бұрын

Meher truth. So painful. I am you. So much is attempted for the failing depending on their resources. Fewer resources, less help. But so little is provided for the one capable of caring, and our resources dwindle as we pour ourselves out for the loved one. Blissfully unaware the demented may be prior to the tipping point, But afterwards, down the rabbit hole - the one trying to chase the mad hatter is ignored, abandoned, pitied. Not helped. What do we do to alleviate our suffering? Know this: you are not alone.

@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525 5 жыл бұрын

My mother died of Alzheimer’s but lived 17 years of meaningful life after diagnosis to age 88. I attribute her amazing resistance to the onset of debilitation to her voracious appetite for news, walking, reading, politics, being a wordsmith and her lifelong discipline of moderation in food and alcohol intake and love of classical music. Strangely enough mother never liked Jazz but in the last few years with Alzheimer’s the Jazz rhythms, instrumental solos, ethereal nature and improvisation became of great interest to her. Music proved to be the absolute best therapy along with adherence to her faith traditions. Of course being a tough old Massachusetts Yank gave her a great foundation. All these things provided mom with a very high quality of life in spite of her vicious and cruel disease.

@Letscurealzheimers 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your mother. Music has great benefits to help Alzheimer's patients.

@chintanasuthichai1247 3 жыл бұрын

Thank.you.I have to.take my salf

@vitech5631 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing this great info about your mom'. My grandfather also was reading on purpose, watching news, walked, listened to music, he said it was helping him. Being surrounded by loving support is the most help in addition to keeping your Spirit & brain in good shape. Good emotions are mandatory as well.

@vitech5631 2 жыл бұрын

@@chintanasuthichai1247 In the past the Alzheimers for elderly was NOT so widely spread. My grand-grand mother Ana lived until 97, she had more of her hearing loss than a memory loss. She was deeply religeous & strictly kept her Christian Orthodox before holiday's fastings. That meant NO meat, eggs, chese, milk products for 45 days before Easter,, Virgine Mary (August) & Christmass holidays. Strictly vegetarian food, preferably even raw, only 3 times per year, will cleanse your deep plaques,tissues & cells. Eating only grains, nuts, vegies, fruits & legumes & no alchohol will be more than enoughf to fast without feeling hungry. Northen people (ansestors from the North) can siply stay on water for 1 day instead of staying vegetarian for 45 days, it produces too much gas for them, they get stomach crams from the vegies & legumes. My ex (ansestors from Findland & Ireland) said he was feeling much better just staying on water for 1 day per month

@jwilcox4726 2 жыл бұрын

Ah music, the other mind. I always got dad back when visitors came over, they would call me I would get dad singing and then dad was BACK. It's great, but I was an alzheimer's nurse for three years in a ward and they taught me how to contact them and bring them back. My dad started getting alzheimer's when 57 because we would take stroller with baby for a walk, nice new sidewalks and dad would trip over the cracks if he was talking while walking, so I used to make him push the stroller and never said a word. Lost my parents in body when they were 70 30 days apart. Love you mom & dad, sometimes I do miss hugging you. They were married for 54 years. I was an orphan at 50.

@Ed_Gein 2 жыл бұрын

My dad died from complications of this at 85. Two years before, when it had already set in and he had lost his memory, he woke up next to his wife of 35 years who had died in her sleep. He knew to call 911. Police arrived, did their thing and took the body away not realizing his condition. Two hours later they received another call from him. This time he was reporting his wife missing. The disease can be cruel. I have started to learn spanish. Will I ever really learn it well? Who knows. who cares. But it provides real mental exercise that creates new pathways from known english words to the new spanish ones. An hour a day mentally working out and the same working out the physical. Good diet, meditate and release worry before you sleep and hope for the best. That is all you can do.

@andyc9902 Жыл бұрын

buena suerte

@CurryBoy17 3 жыл бұрын

"You might not remember what I said five minutes ago but you'll remember how I made you feel" from smiling I went to crying in less than a few seconds

@simianto9957 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, burning despair does ache

@lastyhopper2792 2 жыл бұрын

just like forgetting a dream, we remember how it make us feel, but forgot what happened in that dream.

@haroldinho9930 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember anything, I probably have ADHD

@waverider6133 2 жыл бұрын

Um.. ok...

@violethaye6987 5 жыл бұрын

She's actually a really good speaker. Her words are articulate, clear, loud enough, and easy to understand.

@MsSwap2009 3 жыл бұрын

too aggressive approach, capable to scare audience, and too many muscles and false face.

@starcorpvncj 3 жыл бұрын

Well presented but said nothing much other than 50% of us will get Alzheimer's and we are more than our memory. Unfortunately we aren't. Ask anyone with Alzhemer's or, more to the point, their loved ones no longer remembered. They sit and look at an empty husk, as I did with my beloved father.

@PinacoladaMatthew 3 жыл бұрын

Not "actually", she just is

@PinacoladaMatthew 2 жыл бұрын

@Choo Choo long winged only by youtube fast food standard

@durgashankernagda3886 2 жыл бұрын

True. She has good information. Thanks.

@jeams1595 7 жыл бұрын

"you are more than what you can remember" this is beautiful

@jeams1595 7 жыл бұрын

mus5599 oh how can you be this cold hearted ? come on

@crazykid5086 7 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Talk

@lnopia 7 жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone stressing over the onset of alzheimers would love to hear this :)

@spidaminida 7 жыл бұрын

That's very interesting about emotional memory not being affected. So the best way to deal with someone with Alzheimer's is not to constantly remind them of what they forgot, just give them lots of joy and love...and music.

@youvev54 5 жыл бұрын

Sophistry is generally aesthetic, but meaningless

@janiceherring8774 2 жыл бұрын

Both of my parents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and each of their journeys follows its own unique path. Thankfully, as an exercise physiologist, I have known and followed your lifestyle and behavioral recommendations throughout my lifetime... save but the sleep aspect. And, while I've known that high-quality sleep is a necessity, you have convinced me that this will be my SMART goal area to focus on to further protect me. It is also good to know about the need to continue learning NEW things into older age. As a university lecturer for the past 29 years, I have needed to keep learning. Being in the university environment also provides many enriching opportunities. I'm grateful for these aspects of university life. Thank you for your expertise and encouragement. And I enjoyed "Still Alice" very much!

@joturo.esp17 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. I'm a 39 man with highly stressed life, terrible sleeping higiene, overweight, family dementia history and AH. I've thought I just have attention deficit and I dislike to memorize, but now I need to pay attention to it. This video teaches me I can do something to avoid going down that road.

@mistergooji 3 ай бұрын

Do it brother. I'm 45 and suffer stress and high blood pressure I'm on BP tablets, I meditate and my diet is mid range (more nuts, natural foods etc but still enjoy other foods)

@monicamir 7 жыл бұрын

Learn new things is the best advice. Learn to play tennis, play piano or guitar, learn a foreign language, a new alphabet, learn maths, learn to program a computer, learn to paint, to knit, to crochet. Learn about NASA activities. Learn what satellites do what. Learn about stars, constellations, the map of the sky. You can see it on your computer. All this learning is very helpful. You will never regret learning a new skill.

@juhithavaddineni1092 5 жыл бұрын

meeting new friends, reading a book or listening to a great TED Talk

@juhithavaddineni1092 4 жыл бұрын

@@grahampaice5696 thank you for your advice. i go to temples, ashrams, monasteries, gurudwaras, dargahs and church too but rarely

@misterio4439 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Learning new things can save a lot of lifes.

@MrTrda 4 жыл бұрын

Juggling : )

@vinster9165 4 жыл бұрын

Monica, you just saved my life.

@larakhalaf9103 6 жыл бұрын

The most powerful part for me were the lessons at the end.... they totally spoke and fed my soul... it is exactly what I needed to hear having my mother suffering from it... 1) diagnosis it doesn't mean you die tomorrow 2) you wont loose your emotional memory 3) you are more than what you can remember... you gave me so much energy hearing you say this. Truly grateful.

@sleepsmartsmashstress740 2 жыл бұрын

Getting past the phobia of AD is the smartest lesson to learn and spread. Humans have to die and on a relative scale AD is not all that bad.

@ericjohnson6665 2 жыл бұрын

And Gregg Braden points out that our hearts have brain cells in them too, which does appear to be where our emotional memories are stored. When I got my heart transplant, I lost a lot of those.

@mjaitken8871 2 жыл бұрын

Alzheimer's caregiver here...yes that's true. Even if the person can't speak or eat, even walk alone, they can decide when to eat more while their grandchild is there to try and be a part of the moment. If you're concerned, try joining tai chi classes and doing less multitasking.

@FantasticExplorers 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericjohnson6665 So did you feel different after your transplant? Do you feel like you lost some emotional connections???

@KiritPankhania 2 жыл бұрын

Remember always there is a humanity and whilst some may not appreciate it, there remains always that essence of life. Respect it. Love it Cherish it 🙏

@Zan0011 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's also very important to stay away from stressful people and things as much as you possibly can, this can also affect your memory...it happened to me! Luckily for me, through prayer, fasting, eating healthy, traveling & studying a lot, Im getting better! Great video and information, thanks!

@billharden7127 2 жыл бұрын

I agree.👍

@davidh7300 2 жыл бұрын

Bless the Lord Zan and be well. He leaves a lot of it up to you so you have to figure it out. He has been my Physician since forever. Even before I knew it.

@asacarrick1385 2 жыл бұрын

Prayer is the ultimate apathy.

@fromthepeanutgallery1084 2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that (Prayer) Toxic people/environment a must to get rid of.

@Peter_1986 3 жыл бұрын

I generally try to find ways to practise my memory, my balance and my reflexes - for example, I memorise the stuff that I want to buy, I stand on one leg when I tie my shoes, I regularly take long walks with a heavy backpack, I often play fast-paced unpredictable scrolling shooter video games, and I study lots of math and science courses.

@LyzBeltrame 7 жыл бұрын

My grandmother had alzheimers for 15 years, and we treated her. Not just give care, but try to treat what she has. And we noticed that engage her in activities (along with a tight schedual) was getting her less and less confused and les in denial. So i guess this is right: create new learnings and new experiences, keep active and we may be better off

@jackkeely8478 5 жыл бұрын

My gran pretty much said f to this and watches netflix in her home. But she did get cancer and battled that so I think she is just had enough of fighting and is ready to leave. Truly sole destroying. Wonderful lady, cared for others all her life

@KenDBerryMD 5 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. I would opine that the preventative measure you speak of will NOT be a pill, but a diet. A diet very low in sugars, starches and vegetable oils, and a diet rich in good healthy fats...

@Letscurealzheimers 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment. There needs to be a paradigm shift away from non effective meds. Diet sleep and exercise are starting to be recognized as preventable measures.

@Soularddave 3 жыл бұрын

@@Letscurealzheimers ...Agreed! Let me suggest learning about diabetic diet, and get a A1c test. Start the diet (no bread, potatoes, sugar, pasta) in 3-6 months, get the A1c checked again. If it goes down by .5 you're doing it well. Ease up on the diet, but don't go wild. you should be where you want to be and you've learned what you need to. Exercise & diet are paramount!

@MrRich387 3 жыл бұрын

@elboogero Fasting?? are you serious ?? I highly doubt that there is anything more than a vague correlation on that if you have anything better pls show me. Citation required!!

@williamsheehan260 3 жыл бұрын

A vegan diet is the key

@MrRich387 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamsheehan260 Yeah you just need vegan powers like in Scott pilgrim vs the world but beware of the vegan police, if they take your powers you gonna have a hard time lol

@Randomperson-nz8gb 3 жыл бұрын

Who's here after being traumatized by listening to the album "Everywhere at the End of time"

@reginaquetzalli6123 3 жыл бұрын

@morganthornley3518 3 жыл бұрын

lol same, I've gotten sucked down the rabbit hole

@blu_e1910 3 жыл бұрын

Same actually, it’s that song and my uncle’s deterioration, trying to find out how to stop his brain from breaking even more

@cix_9096 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been traumatized for weeks omg-

@Akazainul 3 жыл бұрын

It's weirdly comforting knowing that I'm not the only one.

@audreywilliams7007 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 60 and looooove sugar. I found that when l avoid sugar my brain is so much clearer. Cutting way back on sugar as we speak.

@queueuof 3 жыл бұрын

how’s the sugar diet?

@conlangknow8787 3 жыл бұрын

hows the less sugar diet going?

@opono7384 3 жыл бұрын

did he die...

@softcolly8753 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed no need for caffeine when I quit sugar. Unfortunately it's very addictive and I am currently consuming it again.

@DreamingWithEyesWide 4 жыл бұрын

How did the audience NOT give her a standing ovation?? This talk is fascinating and so optimistic!

@cartergomez5390 2 жыл бұрын

Some people are sleep-deprived sometimes and what she said is not good. I'm staying up tonight because I'm doing a quiz for school but I don't stay up all the time.

@beverridge 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe they all were asleep

@thomasmccormack9515 2 жыл бұрын

@@beverridge No, they forgot.

@FantasticExplorers 2 жыл бұрын

Because she didn't talk about the effects of cooking oil

@FantasticExplorers 2 жыл бұрын

Coconut Oil helps immensely!

@Dhaavalya_Harsha 7 жыл бұрын

immediately after watching the video, I turned off youtube & slept...

@PaulaStreet 6 жыл бұрын

I started researching mattresses!!

@toms.4382 5 жыл бұрын

5:37 in the morning and i havent slept, but im 14 im good.!!! Wait am i 14 what am i writing now.

@saraaavelazquez 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@medialcanthus9681 5 жыл бұрын

That's good. You rested , and will be refreshed to learn n experience something new next day.

@pizzabymel1834 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I saw my grandmother become a broken shell of who she used to be because of Alzheimers. She never did any self care, and it was heartbreaking.

@susannesonnenschein2878 2 жыл бұрын

You never know...until it is proven by sience...My mother started to learn 5 different languages after she retired. But never the less, she got vascuare dementia... You can be a professor and become Alzheimer... And even so, my mother also did not smoke ore eat unhealthy... But it is also true. She is much more than her memory... She has a beautiful soul...Greetings from Germany...

@RobinByron 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting and relevant to me and Lisa is such a great speaker. Mom (87), oldest brother (80) and oldest sister (84) died of Alzheimer's so this subject is of interest to me. I'm 77, a lifelong endurance athlete, eat good food and a lover of the printed word and I hope this will help me a bit.

@TrendyContent 7 жыл бұрын

Who else panicked when you couldn't remember what she said in the beginning?

@jaeyounglee5410 7 жыл бұрын

I wasnt paying attention but i was like. ... idk if she asks this im just going throught comments.

@consueloallen508 6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Askar V

@hazza_80 5 жыл бұрын

And I'm only 13!

@thomasranjit8897 5 жыл бұрын

Dammmm, when did she began??????

@jaybee8581 5 жыл бұрын

I forgot your question

@saxmidiman 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I forgot...already watched this...twice!!!

@Peter-fo7md 3 жыл бұрын

Yo :D happens to me all the time

@chanmehta3169 2 жыл бұрын

I'm Sudhichan Mehta and after 4 years of research experience on TB and other fields, I'm entering the field of Alzheimer's now. This is one of the many elementary videos with amazing explanation I've seen to understand the disorder technically. Thank you for the talk, Lisa Genova. I'm also learning Italian and will be remembering your as the author of Still Alice. To whomsoever, reading this, let's see if we can find a cure soon.

@FantasticExplorers 2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE Do some research on COCONUT OIL for Alzheimer's!

@atherk5949 3 жыл бұрын

Life is short so do good to yourself and to others and be positive.

@wackzingo 7 жыл бұрын

It was nice to see TED finally return to having real experts in their field talk. I'm tired of of the low quality garbage they've had in recent years. They need to stay away from all the social garbage where they invite people who have nothing more to offer than their own agenda.

@alinstoi 7 жыл бұрын

Wackzingo I feel the same. This is what I want to hear in a TED talk. Not some mumbo jumbo featuring first world problems.

@amapparatistkwabena 7 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I deleted the app from my iPhone, unsubscribed here on KZfaq and dumped the magazine from my Flipboard account over a year ago after they had some Chinese guy trying to convince us that China's system is a model alternative system to democracy and the West is all wrong. Agenda-driven nonsense has no place in what was once one of the great platforms out there, TED.

@craigcrawford6749 6 жыл бұрын

It's TedX that has some brutal speakers.

@dianal.clausen8118 4 жыл бұрын

@@craigcrawford6749 I don't understand "brutal" i this context.

@chinookvalley 4 жыл бұрын

I have a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and was given Aricept (Donezepil) and saw a huge improvement in my memory and cognitive problems. I had to stop taking it after 10 years due to the muscle spasm side effects. Because I have had severe head injury I am prone (2x) to having Alzheimer's as I get older. Gotta say, I'm in my 60's and my TBI was in 1990 - and I think I am improving each day. Never give up, never give up hope.

@danstrayer111 2 жыл бұрын

best of luck, good post.

@la381 2 жыл бұрын

Thank

@FantasticExplorers 2 жыл бұрын

Coconut oil is supposed to improve brain function. Might be beneficial to look into that 😁

@PaulSmith-pr7pv 2 жыл бұрын

@@FantasticExplorers yep Medium Chain Triglycerides from coconut oil are great

@jackpack4711 2 жыл бұрын

@@FantasticExplorers like for real ?

@mannysabir1339 4 жыл бұрын

Keep your mind sharp and NEVER stop learning. I've said this for years.

@mikewashington4188 4 жыл бұрын

Manny Sabir - I’m 60 and I continue learning new things

@jenniferdavis8834 2 жыл бұрын

I read “Still Alice”. It was an awesome read! My maternal grandmother passed of Alzheimer’s, my paternal grandmother had dementia, and I care for the elderly with Alzheimer’s. I seen this book at a client’s house and bought it soon after. It made me cry. Very rarely have I cried over a book.

@CaptainVideo 4 жыл бұрын

My mom died at 79 with Alzheimer's. My dad made it to 95 with general dementia and was fairly cognitive until about 93 before he started to seriously deteriorate. My goal is to make to 100 with my wits about me. I'd rather die with physical issues and know what's going on around me rather than being in basically a comatose state for any length of time. I found this TED talk to be one of the most interesting I've watched in a while.

@vivienleigh4640 4 жыл бұрын

"You are more than you can remember" is profound in so many ways. Your memories aren't you - you are you.

@julieworsley5048 4 жыл бұрын

But you do loose you with dementia I saw that in care homes and many of the sufferers relatives said theyw eren't the same person

@lastyhopper2792 2 жыл бұрын

in late stage of dementia, I think you're no longer who you are.. There're already too many dead brain ?cells? ?neurons?

@fredhoy6697 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ms. Genova. As I just passed my 64th birthday this has been fleetingly on my mind. No real family history of it but one still has to wonder. Your recommendation of "new" learning is very welcome news. I'm currently in a process of a couple of behavior modification chores which do involve new material so I can kill more than one bird here. Thanks again. Always great to learn something new.

@ThamiresLima-pj9rz 10 ай бұрын

7:38 Dormir bem 8:24 Alimentação mediterrânea 8:39 Exercício aeróbico 11:03 reserva cognitiva pelo o intelecto 11:07 anos de escolaridade formal, habilidade de ler,escrever falar e ouvir e engajamento em atividades mentais estimulantes regulares

@sailorjim1749 6 жыл бұрын

the best description of what is going on with this disease...I know I am going down the road because of family history but she gives me hope if I can keep exercising not only my body but my brain learning something new, eat healthy and get good rest.

@grahampaice5696 4 жыл бұрын

Also praise and worship the God of your understanding1 forget about your self 2 don`t make money and pleasure such a big deal

@elaisagrace5232 5 жыл бұрын

"You didn't pay attention to where you put your keys in the first place. " Excellent point! Mindfullness Rocks :). 🙏🏽

@samanthamosko7913 3 жыл бұрын

Shared to 20+ dementia and caregiver groups. Thank you, this is beyond powerful and will change lives.

@FantasticExplorers 2 жыл бұрын

Look into Coconut Oil and please share what you find... Mite really change some lives!

@bonnies.8699 3 ай бұрын

Lisa....I did not realize that you wrote "Still Alice" until the end of your talk. I read your book many, many years ago. It is still one of the BEST books I ever read!!!! Alzheimer's affected many women on my father's side of the family....but only one man, my uncle. You are not only an excellent writer, you are also a great speaker! God bless you and everyone dealing with memory loss and their caregivers. Bonnie in Indianapolis ❤

@BalkanDeputy 5 жыл бұрын

One day your life will flash before your eyes before the curtain closes. Do something worth watching.

@shakespeare_hall4788 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a near death exoerience and my whole life flashed before my eyes! It was at this point I realised how much TV I've watched!

@cloudnite_vr 3 жыл бұрын

This comment really hits me

@queueuof 3 жыл бұрын

my friend literally died and got revived, it’s crazy what it did to him. He isn’t afraid of anything anymore and i don’t think he cares about dying anymore.

@naejin 7 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew about this 30 years ago. I've had bad sleep habits since I was a teenager, and feel the effects on my memory.

@panpiper 7 жыл бұрын

It's not too late. Yes, some damage is done, but that does not mean you should resign yourself to all future damage. Get the sleep in order, get with the exercise, watch the diet, stay intellectually curious and learning, and you very likely will avoid or mitigate the worst, regardless of your age.

@ThomasOtten1 7 жыл бұрын

This does not yet mean you have Alzheimar's disease, don't worry. Knowlegde goes from short term memory to long term memory during your deep sleep. If you have bad sleep habits, this process does not take place and you will forget things you've learned during the day. Also, keep in mind that this is not the only risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. As the speaker mentioned, there's still genes and environmental influences.

@jaeyounglee5410 7 жыл бұрын

Im 13. yay. no one likes sleep in my school.

@Cghost-fh4hf 7 жыл бұрын

May be when you will be old the humanity already will be able to treat this desease, or elon musk will finish his "neuralink" mashine - brain interface. Or you may be scientist and help him to invent this thing. Why not, all in your hands.

@moshiacsun6573 5 жыл бұрын

Bro i havent slept well since i was a baby. Im havibg trouble rememberibg last week but i vividly remember about my child hood.

@VictorGonzalez-wh2lc 2 жыл бұрын

"...and you are more than what you can remember.", what a powerful closing remark. In a world that often defines value based on the degree of intelligence, agility, or efficiency of an individual, this phrase reminds the priceless value of any human being regardless of his/her abilities.

@leonardgibney2997 4 жыл бұрын

Doctor, I've got amnesia. Doctor: "when did this start? " Patient: "When did what start? "

@drewv5119 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@drewv5119 4 жыл бұрын

🤣 🤣

@dawna4185 4 жыл бұрын

haha....funny

@sebastianyoon8051 4 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆

@johnsonjack4611 3 жыл бұрын

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@brendarua01 7 жыл бұрын

A brilliant presentation! I feared she would be pushing a drug. But no. She's informative and entertaining. Well done!

@wisemanspoke 7 жыл бұрын

Brenda Rua there is no drug!

@infinity4evr 5 жыл бұрын

There is no drug. That’s why Alzheimer’s is incurable. It sheer prevention what will help avoid it bc Alzheimer’s is a lifestyle disease.

@jennyhughes4474 4 жыл бұрын

She was REALLY pushing her book near the end though!

@nikkiwillis1122 3 жыл бұрын

*Alzheimer's cure story:* *kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d6ifg5ho37qqc5s.html*

@sassuki 2 жыл бұрын

I was also thinking : oh God, not another drug advocate. But it is also unfortunate she didn't dive into vitamins. Omega-3 seems to be a key nutrient in preventing Alzheimer. People are just not eating enough fish. Also, probably a career killer for her, vaQcines could be a culprit, as the aluminum contained in them can cross the blood brain barrier almost 100% as it is injected directly into the body and swallowed by the white cells that travel to the brain. It is not like aluminum that is ingested, as it is almost completely filtered by the digestive system and hardly goes into the blood stream. People that get annual shots are probably more at risk than others.

@KenDBerryMD 6 жыл бұрын

Great info here...

@ireallylikenuggets9490 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what do ya mean?

@theodoreresultan3312 3 жыл бұрын

Is insulin clearing protein useful in clearing the amyloid protein in fasted state? Could this be another tool in preventing Alzheimer's?

@OswaldDigestiveClinic 2 жыл бұрын

If you want more great info, check out the work of Dr. Dale Bredesen. He had a 2018 study in the Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism. The study is titled: "Reversal of Cognitive Decline: 100 patients." It's fascinating stuff!

@ineshomemdemelo9254 Жыл бұрын

This TED talk has to be one of me my favourites ever! PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!

@dellamarie4650 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had “where are my keys” since I got keys. 🤦‍♀️

@dianironfeather7785 3 жыл бұрын

Not knowing where your keys are is not Alzheimer's; not knowing what your keys are for is Alzheimer's.

@lilmaliplaya8 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best new TED talks I've watched. Really loved this one! Thank you Lisa for such a informative talk about a disease that I had no real insight in other than there was no cure but you have provided us regular people with hope and goals. Much love.

@alagesanpalani2924 2 жыл бұрын

What a finishing statement!! "You are more than what you could remember". Bravo!

@ayeshanaveed7786 4 жыл бұрын

What an eloquent speaker. Very well explained. Thank you

@cathrynm 4 жыл бұрын

To prevent Alzheimer's, you also need to protect your brain from concussion. Don't play sports that involve direct contact. The link between trauma to the head and dementia is pretty well proven, I believe.

@savannahzmomma 4 жыл бұрын

YES. My mother was not diabetic, did not carry the APOE4 allele, but a couple months before she started showing the signs that developed into classic Alzheimer's decline, she had fallen smack down face first on the sidewalk and had huge bruises across her face. She'd been perfectly clear-minded, and by 2 months after, I knew something was wrong. It took 5.5 years and she passed when she stopped eating. That said, she retired a couple years before, stopped moving and just watched TV. She started to shuffle and lose her coordination. Hence the fall. Hence the probable concussion and following dementia. :( I need to exercise more...

@barbn3094 4 жыл бұрын

@@savannahzmomma The dementia was likely already there but symptoms were either not noticeable or easily explained away. She may have been experiencing difficulties that were the reason behind watching more TV and not being active. The concussion may have sped things along, but was not the starting point. I'm so sorry your mom and you have had to deal with this. I saw glimpses of dementia three years before my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. They were rare, but different enough to be noticeable. She wasn't the first among her siblings, so there's that too.

@manbearpig7521 3 жыл бұрын

I have sleep problems. I believe people like me are prone to it :(

@SpicyYams 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 5 and I’m 16😀

@rc1952 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpicyYams pray. Ask not to get it.

@herbdaum2830 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. There is evidence that three key spices are believed to be responsible for the rate of dementia in India being much, much lower (40% ?) than in the US population. These spices scour brain cells of the plaques Lisa Genova discusses. The spices typically used in curry are turmeric, ginger and mustard. Motivated to preserve my cognition I developed a yummy porridge recipe that includes these spices, among many other healthy ingredients. I enjoy it every day. On a side note, the bioavailability of turmeric's health benefits is low, but adding black pepper boosts the bioavailability by 2000% so that's in the porridge too, and any other foods I prepare with turmeric.

@kathywilkowski725 7 жыл бұрын

They also consume higher quantities of coconut oil in India.

@bismillahali2550 7 жыл бұрын

Herb Daum they also watch Bollywood movies...erm keeping track of all the costume, scenery and movie names keeps Indian brains active

@joshuaday8394 6 жыл бұрын

Years ago I did some epidemiology work that found the same finding in India. However, outside of turmeric, the other spices are found with high use in cultures with higher rates of AZ. My conclusion at the time was that it was the lack of certain foodstuffs in India that might explain the differences. Afterall, amyloid plaques are derived from incorrectly folded proteins. In all other diseases characterized by amyloid plaques, the source of these plaques typically comes from a dietary source that acts as a disease causing agent. This led me to believe that the diet was significant for its absence of the responsible agent, not because of the addition of other modifying agents. This, of course, is merely pure speculation. I would like to hear your thoughts on the subject.

@freekmuller8410 6 жыл бұрын

Herb, how can I get hold of your recipe?

@MrChadwke 6 жыл бұрын

Go to his KZfaq channel and subscribe; I'm sure.

@jerrywhite4497 4 жыл бұрын

It's like a suicide the pain doesn't go away it just gets passed on. We I have some friends that are going through it. That woman is stronger than I ever gave her credit to be. God bless the families who suffer this terrible disease.

@Letscurealzheimers 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great talk. The movie was similar to my dads journey though this horrible disease. The rug in front of the door showed the extensive research you did. Would be good if care homes implemented that strategy to help prevent patients from wandering away.

@avitony35 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your talk !!! I like the way your talk took us through the science of the disease and how to effectively combat it. I hope you will give more talks as they are insightful and resourceful!

@royde-bo-hun3113 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible. You (Lisa) are truly an amazing lady. Thank you for your knowledge, and speaking so clear, and well.

@tiredlamp 4 жыл бұрын

7:55 "Many scientists believe that poor sleep hygiene might actually be a predictor of Alzheimer's"

@Letscurealzheimers 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly is. Sleeping is the time that the body clears toxins from the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid kicks into gear while we are in deep sleep.

@pramuanchutham7355 3 жыл бұрын

@@Letscurealzheimers melatonin?

@YT-bl2tp 3 жыл бұрын

I work at a pharmaceutical company in Japan.I would like to find new compounds which work for Alzheimer's patients

@derekma7643 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Funny and informative. Such a good presenter too. 10/10! Sharing this with my family now!

@MC-jw7ny 6 жыл бұрын

this woman is so eloquent! Loved listening to her (and I can't remember what she said in the first 5 minutes). I also love and recommend the film STILL ALICE with the stunning Julianne Moore.

@MariaRodriguez-xo6pu 2 жыл бұрын

My grandma and mother had Alzheimer’s. Thank you for sharing this information. I am going to try my hardest to follow your advice.

@l3alei 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this in 2021. And I had goosebumps when she ended that. Great talk!

@ioranaaloha4676 5 жыл бұрын

Smart and very clear to understand. Thank you TED and Lisa for helping us to understand and do better to fight this THIEF

@dante4358 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, explains everything in the simplest way possible. Huge 👍 for spreading awareness about Alzheimer disease.

@ankitkaul9417 2 жыл бұрын

What a great talk, more people need to watch this!

@dawnbarber7980 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful presentation. Thank you for thought provoking and personally inspiring TED talk. Your book Still Alice is simply a masterpiece of compassion and intellectualism. With much gratitude. Auf Wiederhoern/Chao- as your talk recommended expanding the opportunity of using opportunities for participating in the neuroplasticity dance by learning and using a different language.

@ERSSSTRICKLAND1 6 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I watched this. Very well done & informative. Would love to see more on the subjecy & from this lady. Good job!

@MonkeyKong21 7 жыл бұрын

you use it or lose it when it comes to synapses; it's super misguided to think of retirement as a vacation

@mariecarie1 7 жыл бұрын

MonkeyKong YES. I kind of think retiring is the quickest way to get dementia of any kind. Always learn, always stay active, always think. Part time jobs or volunteer work for senior citizens might do wonders, I believe. Particularly in an area they are more unfamiliar with. It forces you to learn new things.

@brianrundle2875 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I am newly retired, I get lots of sleep as it is great to not wake up to an alarm, but I find the lack of stimulation is killing me...

@Iwewolfy 5 жыл бұрын

@@brianrundle2875 Volunteering is always a good idea! It's stimulating to you, and it helps those in need. Serve food once a week in soup kitchen, help save stray animals, or do anything else that you like, either way, you'll meet new people, have new experiences, and you'll enrich your life.

@sergesimonin8837 2 жыл бұрын

Love your speech Lisa... My mom has this sickness. Thank you for your very good and clear explanations. Serge

@jerba2987 2 жыл бұрын

What a great sentence to finish: you are more than what you can remember! Thank you, it feels like you hugged me with this sentence 🤗

@polanco187 5 жыл бұрын

What a great speaker and what a store of great information and advice.

@jprieuf1597 7 жыл бұрын

For those who have trouble sleeping. Think of sleep apnea as a cause and go check in a sleep apnea center. I did this 17 years ago, was diagnosed and have since slept with a CPAP every night. It changed my life

@marcopavone8695 2 жыл бұрын

The most important and useful TED talk I ever listened. Thank you!

@StarBoundFables 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful presentation, Lisa 🙏🏽

@robbery1717 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo lisa! Great talk, powerful message and touching summary. This is making a difference , thank you.

@justacooldudeuknow28 6 жыл бұрын

Misleading title. Should be steps you can take to possibly reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease. *Fixed*.

@luftlinie811 2 жыл бұрын

Not a single second was wasted in this presentation. Thank you and well done!

@MaryJaneHancock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting.

@madhuridutta6752 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and encouraging.... thank you Lisa Genova!

@nareshkris 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful presentation. Found it useful and very positive.

@webdev10000hours 3 жыл бұрын

What a speech. Closing was impeccable.

@hepcat4202 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information. Having had two grandmothers, a mother-in-law and recently my father who died with dementia I would very much not like to not go through the paranoia, fear, anger and loss of self that I saw all four of them suffer through. Hopefully, better treatments and interventions will become available in the near future.

@np100 2 жыл бұрын

You can have genetic testing NOW. Your doctor may not want to order the tests, but find one who will. Then you can plan the rest of your of your life.

@youzatoob 7 жыл бұрын

This is really good information. I've been pretty worried about Alzheimers, good to know that there's something I can do.

@luannnelson547 7 жыл бұрын

Don't be hating on crossword puzzles! I've learned lots of new words and weird ways of pun-based thinking from doing the Saturday NYTimes ones in ink!

@chrisoge1607 4 жыл бұрын

News haiti

@leanie9660 4 жыл бұрын

I love Saturday's because I get the LA Times and NY Times Sunday crosswords, the NY Times Sat crossword, two sudokus, and Alan Lee's cryptic crossword (which I save for dessert !). Being able to do the cryptic crossword proves (to myself) that I do not have Alzheimer's.

@bbrosser694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Very Much For SHARING Lisa Genova for sharing information and life!

@justice8563 2 жыл бұрын

Lisa is an amazing writer, highly recommend all of her books of fiction, because they’re based on truth about the brain. Hope she continues to write more.

@felipeblin8616 7 жыл бұрын

You're more than you can remember 🙏🏻 Emotional memory still remains.

@victoriapatterson4054 3 жыл бұрын

As a nurse, I saw a grown man son visit his mother with alzheimer's (in the cardiac ward). He sat, looking sad, perhaps not knowing what to do, but she looked at him with such joy and love. She didn't forget her love for him. I won't forget that.

@shivapabbathi189 3 жыл бұрын

It’s really interesting how you can learn stuff and change the literal shape of your brain.

@teaone100 3 жыл бұрын

I will not forget Lisa and Ted.Great presentation!

@eloisethomas2943 4 жыл бұрын

This health conversation is beautiful

@colehalford1893 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I ❤️ the TED talks. 👍

@ahmedayesh3728 2 жыл бұрын

Great talk, I'm studying this disease now and I find it so inspiring and comprehensive.

@everyone1liesd459 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you'll find a cure

@danielled1720 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very inspiring presentation. Thank you!

@rzeynali 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, perfect. I wish I had looked into this earlier. thank you for the amazing speech.

@Worldkeepers 6 жыл бұрын

That was on brilliant presentation. I can literally feel the formation of the new neuronal connections in my brain right now. Plus, it was one ingenious way of promoting the books by Lisa Genova.... going on my "to read" list.

@fromthepeanutgallery1084 2 жыл бұрын

Yes its like IC's on a circuit board loosening up from impact.