This week, Meaghan and Marta discuss the very real and rather heartbreaking topic of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Though it's a sad and all too relateable topic for both M&M, they wanted to learn more and better understand this pervasive subject.

Topics:

-the Three Things you need to diagnose something

-why Alzheimers and Dementia are such a popular topic of research right now

-Brain Food and what you can do to lower your risk of Alzheimers

Also discussed are some very cool studies and TED Talks found while researching this topic. If you're so inclined, you can check out these fascinating resources below:

The 'Big Bang' of Alzheimer's: Scientists ID genesis of disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180710153739.htm

pH imbalance in brain cells may contribute to Alzheimer's disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180802130758.htm

Alzheimer's drug may stop disease if used before symptoms develop, study suggests: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180801160022.htm

Brain discovery could block aging's terrible toll on the mind: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180726085721.htm

Beth Fauth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxZqoIbnVis

Jay Newton Small’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bhT4mdAW98

Kate Irving’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9AguRGmbE

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