The Genius Life 69: Fighting Alzheimer's Disease with Comedy

Lauren Miller Rogen is an actor, filmmaker, and co-founder (with her husband Seth) of Hilarity for Charity, which is dedicated to raising awareness around Alzheimer's disease.

What you'll learn from this episode:

What Alzheimer's disease really feels like.

What the condition looks like from the outside as it begins to rear its ugly head in a loved one.
Why Lauren says you should always have difficult conversations in the car.
The specific strategies Lauren is employing in hopes of reducing her risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.
How Lauren manages her obsession with sugar—and specifically ice cream.
Why sleep is crucial for brain health, and Lauren's top sleep hacks.
The mistake you are likely making that can leave you feeling "jet lagged" every week.
How your genes "load the gun," but it's the lifestyle choices you make that "pull the trigger."
How I cheat on my Genius diet—the types of "healthier" junk foods I reach for.
Why having a dog or cat in the house is good for your gut health.
And so much more!

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