The Session: Defeating Alzheimer’s (from Defeating Dementia, by Dr. Furman)

I Corinthians 6:19-20, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies."

Start with the name. How did we come to calling it Alzheimer’s?

7.4 million adults suffer from Alzheimer’s

Jan’s story

The Notebook with James Gardner

Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s lose:

• memories
• fellowship with God
• childhood 
• loss of marriage 
• memories of dating
• valuable relationships 

Millennials

• have parents and grandparents that may be showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s 

Symptoms 

• losing car keys
• getting your cell phone out but forget why
• calling someone and forgetting why
• driving somewhere that you frequently go to and forgetting how to get there

Historically it was believed that Alzheimer’s was inherited. 

• 2 Genes showed evidence that made it appear to be inherited. Beta Amyloid and long protein
• Genes are only 5% responsible

 3 Healthy Preventions of Alzheimer’s 

• Healthy eating vs. bad eating
• Healthy eating was 40% less likely to get Alzheimer’s
• Exercise vs. not those who exercise were 48% less likely to get Alzheimer’s 
• Those who ate well and exercised were 67% less likely to get Alzheimer’s than those who did not do both 
• Weight those who were overweight doubled their chances of Alzheimer’s. Those who were obese increase their odds 3xs

Health of the arteries is vital for blood flow to the brain 

Taking care of the heart is taking care of the brain

Weight health effects our immune health

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