Reducing Dementia Risk Through Diet & Lifestyle | Dr Ayesha Sherzai, MD

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Ayesha Sherzai MD, neurologist, researcher, and co-author of The 30 Day Alzheimer’s Solution, to explore one of the most important questions in modern medicine: how much control do we really have over the future health of our brains? For decades, cognitive decline and dementia were often viewed as an inevitable consequence of ageing or genetics. But emerging research is painting a far more hopeful picture. Dr. Sherzai explains how lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connection, and cognitive engagement may significantly influence long-term brain health and dementia risk. We also discuss why brain health needs to become a much earlier public health priority rather than something we only think about later in life. To find out more about the Sherzai's work: https://www.thebraindocs.com/ To buy the book: https://www.thebraindocs.com/books/ Further reading: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions... https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals... f you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals... You don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health; with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see. And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition. 0:00 Introduction 1:26 Why Are Dementia Rates Rising? 4:06 Is Dementia Really One Disease? 5:37 Why Brain Health Starts Earlier Than You Think 10:43 Early Signs of Dementia People Often Ignore 13:19 Is There Value in an Early Dementia Diagnosis? 19:13 Should We Screen for Mild Cognitive Impairment? 21:36 Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Prevent Dementia? 26:48 The Truth About Fat, Cholesterol & Dementia 30:58 Do Plant-Based Diets Provide Enough Omega-3s? 33:05 What Does the Omega-3 Index Really Tell Us? 34:16 Do We Need Fish for Brain Health? 38:54 Do Anticholinergics Affect Memory and Cognition? 41:45 Can Creatine Improve Brain Health? 46:22 Do Any Supplements Really Support Brain Health? 49:20 Do Plant-Based Diets Protect Against Dementia? 51:19 The Biggest Mistake in a Brain-Healthy Plant-Based Diet 54:19 What’s on Your Plate Tonight? #brainhealth #plantbaseddiet #lifestylemedicine