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Dr. Nate Bergman - Can You Prevent Memory Loss And Alzheimer's Or Is It Inevitable?


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On this episode of Boomer Living, we have Dr. Nate Bergman, Chief Scientific Wellness Officer for Kemper Cognitive Wellness, speaking about brain health and the concept of "Scientific Wellness" and how it relates to brain aging and wellness.

[01:24] Introduction
[02:04] Is memory loss preventable in any way or is it inevitable as we age?
[03:16] Aside from memory loss, what other kinds of cognitive loss are possible and how can we pick up on this early both for ourselves and observing it in our loved ones?
[06:49] Do you think our lifestyle lends ourselves to constantly be bombarded with information flashing in front of us and just taking us in so many different directions, does that contribute to it?
[08:28] What should we do if we or someone we know are experiencing these types of loss?
[10:37] Can you give an overview of what dementigens are?
[12:08] What are the most common dementigens, and how do we best avoid dementigens in our own lives?
[17:55] Planning for longevity, aging, attitude towards aging, and caregiving should start in you're younger years.
[20:52] Finding the strength to be a caregiver.
[22:51] What is "Scientific Wellness" and how was it relevant to brain aging and wellness?
[24:34] Is there anything beyond lifestyle factors that is evidence-based that may help delay or improve the effects of cognitive aging, perhaps technology?
[27:23] What other types of anti-memory loss technology do you think we'll see in the next decade?
[29:09] Kemper Cognitive Wellness is launching a new course for caregivers which gives theoretical and practical information to help new caregivers navigate the ins-and-outs of caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Dr. Nate Bergman is a board-certified physician currently acting as the Chief Scientific Wellness Officer for Kemper Cognitive Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio.  He formerly co-developed the brain health program at Cleveland Clinic's - Center for Functional Medicine. The author of peer-reviewed medical articles, a podcaster himself, and father of 5 very neurodiverse children!

Dr. Bergman's podcast "Evolving Past Alzheimer’s" brings you the highest caliber information on Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal and pathways to thriving in life’s “second half.” The challenge of Alzheimer’s has provided humanity with an opportunity to upgrade its collective consciousness. Listen here: https://evolvingpast.com/

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