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Episode 6 - Early Onset Alzheimer's | Preventing Alzheimer's | Amiel and Elise

Episode 6 | Aired February 11, 2019
Run time: 21:58

Learn about the following stories: a high-level banking executive in her 40’s who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, including factors that can prevent or delay this disease; and the story of two children, one with autism and one typical-learning, who are best friends.



Episode Segments

Early Onset Alzheimer's

Episode 6 | Segment 1 | Aired February 11, 2019
Run time: 8:21

Cecile Bazaz was a high-level banking executive in her 40’s when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. This series profiles Cecile and her family.

Preventing Alzheimer's

Episode 6 | Segment 2 | Aired February 11, 2019
Run time: 3:03

Just ten years ago, scientists said there was nothing you could do to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. We now know there are things you can do. This segment presents factors that can prevent or delay this disease.

Coffee Grows on You

Episode 6 | Segment 3 | Aired February 11, 2019
Run time: 1:22

Many people hated the taste of coffee as kids, but then as they got older, grew to like it. It turns out that bitterness is something that really turns off kids, an aversion has an evolutionary basis.

Babies in Motion

Episode 6 | Segment 4 | Aired February 11, 2019
Run time: 3:19

If you've ever tried keeping track of a toddler or run after one, you might not be surprised to learn that average toddler takes 2400 steps AN HOUR.

Amiel and Elise

Episode 6 | Segment 5 | Aired February 11, 2019
Run time: 5:01

This story profiles two children who are best friends at Early Emory, one with autism, one typical, and scientists explain how inclusion and modeling can change the brain of a child with autism and change the brain of a typical child.