Defeating Dementia, Part 1

Defeating Dementia, Part 1

From Family Talk Weekends on Oneplace.com by Dr. James Dobson

May 16, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Dr. James Dobson discusses lifestyle choices that may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease with Dr. Richard Furman.

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diagnoses in America—but lifestyle choices may dramatically lower your risk. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes vascular surgeon and author Dr. Richard Furman to discuss his book, Defeating Dementia. They explore how diet, exercise, and weight management can reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s by as much as 67 percent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29?v=20251111

People in this episode

Host: Dr. James Dobson

Guest: Dr. Richard Furman

Topics covered

  • dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • lifestyle choices
  • diet
  • exercise
  • weight management

Keywords

  • dementia
  • Alzheimer's
  • lifestyle
  • diet
  • exercise
  • weight management
  • risk reduction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alzheimer’s disease

Books & works: Defeating Dementia

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