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Vascular Dementia- Practical Guide To Controlling Your Future

Vascular Dementia- Practical Guide To Controlling Your Future

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Is vascular dementia inevitable, or can you prevent it before it starts? In this solo episode, Dr. Zimmerman challenges conventional thinking about aging and cognitive decline. He lays out a powerful, proactive approach to preventing one of the most common—but overlooked—forms of dementia.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Vascular dementia is often preventable, but early action is crucial—changes can begin 10–20 years before symptoms appear.
  • Silent warning signs like elevated blood sugar, insulin, homocysteine, and inflammation are red flags long before memory loss starts.
  • Critical lab tests and imaging, including fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1C, coronary calcium scores, and MRI scans, are underutilized tools for early detection.
  • Lifestyle factors like poor sleep, stress, ultra-processed foods, and lack of exercise compound your risk—but also offer the biggest opportunities for change.
  • You have more control than you think. Empowerment, consistency, and the right data—not just genetics—are the foundation for long-term brain health.
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