Kerry Bone - Cognitive Care: Holistic Strategies for Dementia and Alzheimer's Prevention (Part 1)

In the first part of our two-part series, Professor Kerry Bone discusses the complexities of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, examining the pathogenesis and the various contributing factors that lead to cognitive impairment. From genetic predispositions to diet and lifestyle influences, we uncover the multifaceted causes behind these conditions. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding cognitive decline, setting the stage for actionable strategies and interventions in part two. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of what underlies dementia and how we can begin to address it, understanding that prevention is key.

1:34 Introducing Professor Kerry Bone

2:41 Welcome Kerry

2:57 The increasing prevalence of Dementia

5:31 How can we explain the complex progression of Dementia?

7:33 The main various kinds of Dementia

13:57 Causes and risk factors of Dementia

18:50 Gender specificity of Dementia development and inheritance

20:21 Alzheimer’s pharmaceutical drug development

27:20 Biological changes in neurodegenerative disease

32:04 Mitochondrial dysfunction in Dementia

33:21 Microcirculatory support to reduce disease progression

36:26 Chronic neuroinflammation leading to neurodegeneration and reduced neuroplasticity

40:50 The role of toxin exposure in Dementia

44:12 Thank you Kerry

Bio:

Professor Kerry Bone, as the Director of Research & Development at MediHerb drives innovation in Phytomedicinal Research, with prestigious recognition in the industry of Herbal Medicine. From co-finding MediHerb in 1986, Kerry’s inspiration for high-quality herbal medicine has paved the way for Naturopathic practitioners in Australia and overseas, reflecting traditional practices, effective extraction techniques, phytochemical analyses, and scientific understanding utilising contemporary research.