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Rates of dementia are skyrocketing in the US and across the world. Losing cognitive function is one of the scariest experiences a person can have, and it’s especially devastating for the patient’s loved ones. What can we do to help fewer families experience the heartbreak of dementia? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on this episode.

Today, health and science journalist Max Lugavere is back on The Model Health Show. He’s here to share enlightening facts on how environmental factors can influence your risk of developing dementia. You’re going to learn how things like exposure to air pollution, microplastics, and ultraprocessed food can impact cognitive function over time.

Max is also sharing exciting details about his new documentary, foods to avoid for better brain health, and his personal experience having a loved one go through dementia. His passion on this topic is pulpable, and we can all take these tips to heart. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Max Lugavere.

In this episode you’ll discover:

* What dementia is.
* Why every case of dementia is unique.
* How long it takes for symptoms of dementia to appear.
* What some of the different subtypes of dementia are.
* The role that environment plays in the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
* What percentage of dementia cases are genetic.
* Which three dementia risk factors are nonmodifiable.
* The connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
* How air pollution can contribute to risk of neurogenerative diseases.
* The top three food types to avoid in order to reduce your risk of dementia.
* How ultra-processed foods and exposure to microplastics are connected.
* Which oils and fats are best for brain health.
* Why Max decided to make a documentary.
* What to consider about determining your carbohydrate intake.

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Connect with Max Lugavere:
Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/
Podcast: https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast-1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - What is dementia?
09:57 - Does pollution lead to Alzheimer’s?
17:18 - Ultra-processed foods
21:00 - The Plastic Problem
23:50 - Added sugar / grains & seed oils
30:40 - Max’s dementia documentary
42:48 - Changing his mind on grains

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