Dementia doctor with Alzheimer's reveals how he pumped breaks on disease
Daily MailA dementia doctor has detailed how a little-known symptom in his 50s revealed he would develop Alzheimer's later in life. Nine years on from his official diagnosis in 2015, Dr Gibbs tells DailyMail.com that by implementing a series of lifestyle changes, he's managed to slow the progression. Spending more than two decades caring for patients with dementia, leading neurologist Dr David Gibbs never dreamed that the shoe would be on the other foot The Portland, Oregon native encourages others who have a family history of Alzheimer's or know they're at risk of developing the condition to start making changes to their lives immediately to delay or prevent it. Multiple studies have shown that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 50 percent, so, in light of this, Dr Gibbs says 'the sooner you start, the better'. Nine years on from his diagnosis, Dr Gibbs tells DailyMail.com that by implementing a series of lifestyle changes, he's managed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's.
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