Summary of Dr. Oz Alz Show

Everyone in this world will either know someone who get it or get it themselves.
Over 5 Million folks have it today. (Dad included)
Definition of Alz- Memories, Thoughts, Feelings, Physcalites all lie in Neurons- in Alz Neurons die --> brain shrinks,affecting these functions- leads to death.
No cure yet.
Handful medications.
By age 65, 5% risk of Alz.
Alz brain smaller than healthier brain, bigger ventricles (responsible to memory).

Warning Signs:
Sooner you get help, sooner we can get better.
Genetics. Small % of people have genetic cause. Early onsetters family members have 50% of getting it.
Problem of words- Loss of words. Can be age related. When its more frequent or forget definition than its a warning sign.
Tough time finding stuff.

Prevention:
Excerise everyday
Work out your mind- Mental aerobics: jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles
Take care of your diet.
- Curry (India has less folks diagnosed w Alz
- B12
- Vitamin B6
- Fish Oil
- Folic Acid
Dancing!