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Outsmarting Alzheimer's

What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk

Published by Trusted Media Brands
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

An easy-to-follow, research-based guide to the simple, low-cost choices that give the reader the power to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia; slow the progression of the disease; and mitigate symptoms and improve well-being.

Did you know that getting on the treadmill can help keep your brain sharp? Or that repeatedly staying up to catch the late show could increase the likelihood of being struck down by dementia? The dozens of choices you make over the course of any average day—ordering the curry versus the burger with fries, taking the stairs versus the elevator—all add up. Together with your family history, they establish your chances of getting Alzheimer’s years from now. No drugs or procedures can cure or even effectively treat Alzheimer’s yet. But you have the power to help reduce your risk of ever getting this terrifying disease.



Based on the latest scientific research, Outsmarting Alzheimer’s gives you 80 simple lifestyle prescriptions in the six key areas with the most scientific evidence for protecting your brain health:

S = Social Smarts
M = Meal Smarts
A = Aerobic Smarts
R = Resilience Smarts
T = Train-Your-Brain Smarts
S = Sleep Smarts

These easy, low-cost, and fun brain-boosting activities can help you delay or even avoid the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, mitigating symptoms like forgetfulness or depression and sharpening your mental edge. With a personalized 3-week plan that includes recipes, brain games, and exercises, along with advice for caregivers, Outsmarting Alzheimer’s is your best shot at staying sharp and vibrant for life.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Trusted Media Brands (December 29, 2015)
  • Length: 320 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781621452447

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“Outsmarting Alzheimer’s translates the latest brain science into practical strategies that can not only reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s in the future, but boost your current memory abilities and overall health.”

– Gary Small, MD, Director, UCLA Longevity Center and author of 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program

“Kudos to Ken Kosik for providing this authoritative, lively, and practical manual for applying the best evidence available to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease.”

– Eric Nestler, MD, PhD, Nash Family Professor, Director, Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

“Dr. Kosik’s plan is practical, scientifically-informed, adaptable to each person, and tremendously important. Reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s is one of life’s most important projects --- START NOW!”

– Jeffrey Cummings, MD,ScD, Camille and Larry Ruvo Chair for Brain Health; Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

"A very timely, important, and even fun book, Outsmarting Alzheimer's first debunks old and misleading myths about the disease and then helps the reader adopt sound strategies to stay sharp and vital longer than previously thought possible."

– Alvaro Fernandez, co-author of The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness

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