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I have seen this book get recommended before. My father is starting to show some signs of cognitive decline (and potentially dementia), and I've been struggling to figure out if there are any particular directions I should nudge him in.

Have you read that book? Is it decent?

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I read the book. It is decent and has practical advice. The book is a mix between basic scientific explanation, stories of real people, and practical advice. For doctors who run a facility that focuses on cognitive decline.

I read one or two books on health from PhDs every year along with some papers. The material here fits right in with the other health material I've read over the last several years.

It is even more important for you to start taking the right steps. The earlier you take care of your health the better the outcome will be later in life.

For sure. If it wasn't clear, this isn't something affecting me but my father. He is scared and is generally moving in the right direction when it comes to exercise, for example, but certainly not nutrition. Which is why I asked about the book. It is easier for me to point to it (rather than my own notes) and say "here's what these doctors say, follow these guidelines".

I brought up this book because I found it to be good for the reason you're asking about.

It's not the most deep scientific. It's more practical while bringing in the science and an easy enough read I can recommend it to my family (and have).

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