Neurologists Dean and Aisha Sherzai share their groundbreaking research on preventing cognitive decline through lifestyle changes. Proving the power of Lifestyle Medicine. Their work reveals that 80-90% of brain disease is influenced by lifestyle factors, providing hope for people concerned about their brain health.• The Sherzais discovered remarkable protection against dementia in Seventh-day Adventists following plant-based diets• The brain is especially vulnerable to lifestyle factors as it's 2% of body weight but uses 25% of energy• Their NEURO framework covers Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restorative sleep, and Optimizing cognitive activity• Continuing cognitive challenge is critical – "Don't retire, rewire" around your passions• While Alzheimer's cannot be reversed once established, prevention is possible at any age• The brain can grow new connections even at 99 years old with proper lifestyle habits• Implementation requires community involvement at all levels rather than top-down approachesBe ambassadors for lifestyle medicine and brain health—consider yourself a walking billboard for the profound impact of lifestyle changes on cognitive well-being.

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