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Karina Babenok

Man Makes Major Lifestyle Change In 50s, Halts Alzheimer’s Progression In Weeks

A woman and a man living with Alzheimer’s have reportedly been able to halt and, to some degree, “reverse” the effects of their disease thanks to simple lifestyle changes that include a strict diet and certain physical activities.

Last week (May 17), CNN released a segment of its upcoming documentary, The Last Alzheimer’s Patient, where Cici Zerbe and Simon Nicholls recounted their experience participating in a clinical trial, which involved switching to a plant-based diet, doing regular exercise, group support, yoga, and meditation.

The documentary features CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta traveling to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA, to learn more about an ethnobotanist’s audacious theory on treating Alzheimer’s disease. 

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