5 ways to build an Alzheimer s resistant brain, Lisa Genova

Only 2 of Alzheimers is 100 genetic. The rest is up to your daily habits. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube Up Next 4 ways to hack your memory People want a perfect memory. They wish that they can remember everything that they want to remember. But it doesn t work like that. Most people over the age of 50 think that forgetting someone s name or forgetting why they went into the kitchen is a sign of Alzheimer s. It isn t. Most of our forgetfulness is perfectly normal. If you are worried about developing Alzheimer s or another form of dementia, some simple lifestyle modifications can help prevent it: getting enough sleep, exercising, eating a balanced diet, and managing stress. Read the video transcript 00:00 The truth about memory forgetting 01:12 Alzheimer s cause symptoms 04:21 You need