In this video, Stanford neuroscientist Frank Longo, MD, PhD, discusses the coming dementia epidemic and why there is reason to be optimistic. In his talk, Longo describes what happens in the brain when Alzheimer's develops, advances in treating the disease and how exercise, diet and brain exercises may slow, or prevent, cognitive decline.
Previously: More research suggests brain exercises boost cognitive function, stave off dementia, Alzheimer's disease: Why research is so critical and Stanford biostatistician talks about saving your aging brain
