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Early Is Everything: The RESTORED Protocol To Prevent Cognitive Decline

• Amy Lang • Season 1 • Episode 280

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Think Alzheimer's is a disease of old age?The science tells a different story. Research now shows the disease process begins silently 20-30 years before the first symptom—which means your 40s and 50s are your critical window for action, especially for women. 

In today's final episode of our prevention series, I share the most powerful, evidence-backed lifestyle strategies that can dramatically reduce your risk, and introduce my RESTORED Protocol: a comprehensive framework designed to help you protect your most precious asset—your brain. This isn't just about prevention; it's about creating a brain that's resistant to damage, capable of repair, and constantly regenerating new connections.

What to Listen For 

  • [00:01:00] Why early lifestyle interventions matter just as much as early detection
  • [00:03:00] The biggest mistake we make when it comes to Alzheimer’s
  • [00:05:00] What the latest science reveals about when Alzheimer’s begins
  • [00:06:00] How 98–99% of genetic risk can be offset by lifestyle (yes, really!)
  • [00:09:00] The power of the FINGER study—and why multifaceted prevention is key
  • [00:13:00] 14 modifiable risk factors identified in the 2024 Lancet Commission
  • [00:14:00] The RESTORED Protocol: what it is and how it creates a ripple effect of health
  • [00:17:00] From brain fog to blood sugar: how brain health connects to everything
  • [00:18:00] Why motivation isn’t enough—and how the Joyful Choices framework makes habits stick
  • [00:21:00] Overlooked risks: hearing loss, air pollution, brain injury, and more

Alzheimer’s is not inevitable for those unlucky individuals who inherited certain genes, and it doesn’t have to be your future. 

By starting early, addressing modifiable risk factors, and using tools like the RESTORED Protocol and Joyful Choices framework, you can take back control. You are not powerless—you are powerful. 

Listen to the full episode now to learn how to build a brain that is resilient, responsive, and ready to thrive.

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