| The Alzheimer's Prevention & Treatment Diet: Using Nutrition to Combat the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease Contributor(s): Isaacson MD, Richard S. (Author), Ochner Phd, Christopher N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0757004083 ISBN-13: 9780757004087 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia |
| Dewey: 616.831 |
| LCCN: 2016005347 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9" (1.15 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that can be very hard on both the patient and the caregiver. Currently, five million Americans have been diagnosed with AD--and that number is likely to triple by 2050. While the cause of Alzheimer's disease is still a mystery, new research has increased our knowledge of certain aspects of the disease. Perhaps most significant, studies show that proper diet may make a real difference, not only in slowing the progression of AD, but also in preventing it. In this groundbreaking book, a notable expert on Alzheimer's disease has teamed up with a leading researcher of nutrition to create a unique guide to understanding and managing this serious condition. The Alzheimer's Prevention and Treatment Diet outlines a cutting-edge nutritional program that will be of interest both to Alzheimer's patients and to anybody who wants to maintain optimal memory and mental agility for years to come. The book begins with an overview of Alzheimer's disease, outlining its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and current treatment methods. You'll also learn how Alzheimer's disease differs from other forms of memory loss and cognitive impairment. Next, Drs. Isaacson and Ochner take a closer look at the impact of nutrition on your ability to think and remember, examining the effects of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins on the brain. Then, they share their innovative program for Alzheimer's prevention, showing you how to maximize your cognitive health through diet and exercise. Finally, the authors give tips for the caregiver on adapting and implementing the program for people who already have Alzheimer's, decreasing the speed with which symptoms worsen. If Alzheimer's disease is a concern for you or a loved one, The Alzheimer's Prevention and Treatment Diet will give you the information you need to fight back. Using Dr. Isaacson and Dr. Ochner's recommendations, you can put into practice what the evidence is showing us--that what you eat can make all the difference for your mind. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ochner Phd, Christopher N.: - Christopher Ochner, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Drexel University and went on to join the faculty at Columbia University, where he became the youngest member to run an independent research laboratory. Dr. Ochner has devoted his career to studying the relationship between food intake and the brain, receiving several awards from the National Institutes of Health to support his research.Isaacson MD, Richard S.: - Richard Isaacson, MD, is the founder and director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian, where he is also an Associate Professor of Neurology and director of the Neurology Residency Training Program. Dr. Isaacson completed his residency in neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School and did his medical internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where he later became the associate medical director of the Wien Center for Alzheimer's disease. |