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Dr. Dementia with Dr. Greg Jicha Show

Health Matters Radio Show
Health Matters Radio Show
Health Matters Radio Show

#509 Show Summary (Dr. Dementia with Dr. Greg Jicha Show):

Dr. Jicha is the region’s leading authority on Alzheimer’s disease, a top-notch researcher, and a dedicated clinician. He discusses the role of cardiovascular risk factors, aluminum, concussions, and red wine in modifying your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Tip: Dr. Jicha says the key to diagnosing early Alzheimer’s disease is a change. If you are a forgetful person, then you are a forgetful person. If your memory changes, you need to see a doctor.

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Dr. Jicha

2013 facts and figures on Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Jicha's tips for families

 

Greg Jenkins has been the Operations Director at MSPR since 1999. Greg is a 1996 graduate of Morehead State University with a BME in Music Education and received a Masters of Science in Industrial Technology in 2008. Greg oversees training, scheduling, and evaluation of the student board operator staff, preparation of the daily traffic logs and serves as weekday classical music host. He is also the webmaster of the MSPR website and maintains MSPR's webstreaming and podcasting.