Description |
xii, 308 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
Pt. 1. Preventing Alzheimer's? -- Alzheimer's disease -- Alzheimer's and the brain -- Is preventing Alzheimer's disease really possible? -- Pt. 2. Real risks -- Your Alzheimer's IQ: know your risk -- Diabetes -- Body weight and obesity -- Stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and heart disease -- Cognitive killers -- Blood pressure and hypertension -- Estrogen, and hormone replacement therapy -- Pt. 3. Real recommendations -- Eating your way out of Alzheimer's -- Red wine and other alcoholic beverages -- Managing your cholesterol and lipids -- Exercising your way toward prevention -- Staying sharp with mental exercises -- Anti-inflammatories and Alzheimer's -- Vitamins may protect and why -- Supplements: real hope or empty promises? -- If you have Alzheimer's disease -- Get help: Alzheimer's disease is treatable -- The future of Alzheimer's disease |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-298) and index |
Subject |
Alzheimer's disease -- Prevention -- Popular works.
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Self-care, Health -- Popular works.
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LC no. |
2007044823 |
ISBN |
9780470044940 (cloth) |
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0470044942 (cloth) |
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