This week, Meaghan and Marta discuss the very real and rather heartbreaking topic of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Though it's a sad and all too relateable topic for both M&M, they wanted to learn more and better understand this pervasive subject. Topics:-the Three Things you need to diagnose something-why Alzheimers and Dementia are such a popular topic of research right now-Brain Food and what you can do to lower your risk of Alzheimers Also discussed are some very cool studies and TED Talks found while researching this topic. If you're so inclined, you can check out these fascinating resources below: The 'Big Bang' of Alzheimer's: Scientists ID genesis of disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180710153739.htmpH imbalance in brain cells may contribute to Alzheimer's disease: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180802130758.htmAlzheimer's drug may stop disease if used before symptoms develop, study suggests: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180801160022.htmBrain discovery could block aging's terrible toll on the mind: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180726085721.htm Beth Fauth’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxZqoIbnVisJay Newton Small’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bhT4mdAW98Kate Irving’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9AguRGmbE If you’re still reading this description, you might be the kind of person who likes to write as well. Would you like to write to us and tell us how it went? SocialsTwitter: @whoknewwedidnt Facebook: https://facebook.com/whoknewwedidnt/ Instagram: @whoknewwedidnt Email: whoknewwedidnt@gmail.com Money MinutePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/whoknewwedidnt Marta usually writes these descriptions... Marta is in Greece.... Marta owes Meaghan a beer ;)