Review
Far too few people understand how critical lifestyle and dietary choices are for brain function. 'Outsmart Your Brain' is an important tool to get this information into the hands of those who should know it, everyone!, in easy-to-understand language. I recommend this to anyone interested in better cognitive function. --Ryan R. Fortna, MD, PhD, Chief Medical/Scientific Oicer, ADx Healthcare
I thought I lived healthfully, what I realized is that I didn't know enough. 'Outsmart Your Brain' brings together comprehensive recommendations for maintaining memory.
--Molly S., LPC, Patient, AffirmativHealth
'Outsmart Your Brain' empowers you with the information necessary to reduce your risk for memory loss as you age. It is perfect for those whose preference it is to bypass the science and take immediate steps towards improving cognition. --Julius Schillinger, PhD, Gateway Learning Group
About the Author
Dr. Schechter is a board-certified internal medicine physician and student of Ayurvedic medicine. Her work with the Veterans Administration as a physician and administrator offered her a unique understanding of the connection between the mind, body, and spirit specific to each patient. Throughout her career, she has always been a proponent of the role of diet and gut health as being the foundation to health and wellness. Her current position as Chief Medical Officer of AffirmativHealth allows her to continue her life's work of aligning eastern and western medicine philos- ophies to improve patient health. Born and raised in California, Dr. Schechter is married with two sons and a cat and is currently learning to play the ukulele.
Denise M Kalos is the Founder and CEO of AFFIRMATIVhealth, launched in May 2016, bringing a precision medicine approach to improve cognitive health for those living with Alzheimer's disease and various cognitive disorders. Ms. Kalos is currently tasked with scaling a physician platform solution delivering comprehensive, precision treatment options to physicians and their patients living with Alzheimer's disease. Recently, Ms. Kalos was Vice President, Cognitive Wellbeing Programs for the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. As a key leader of the Institute's RE: mind program, she built the first program globally to utilize personalized medicine providing people customized information and education needed to take control of their cognitive wellbeing. Prior to joining the Buck Institute, Ms. Kalos was VP Corporate Solutions for O'Reilly Media and a member of O'Reilly's Steering Committee for this technology futurist company that coined the term, Web 2.0. Earlier in her career, she was the first female member of the executive team and Professional Services Practice Leader for a strategy consulting firm, C-Change, Inc. and before C-Change, was part of the executive team that brought AMB Properties Corporation public in 1997. Ms. Kalos holds a Master's of Science from University of Leicester and is a California licensed insurance agent. She is a regular speaker at regional, national and global Health & Wellness conferences, speaking recently in Russia and around the world on Health & Wellness 2020, next generation health/wellness programs. Current speaking engagements include Alzheimer's: Foresight is 2020.
Ms. McKeany is a Registered Dietitian and has a Master's Degree of Nutritional Science from San Diego State University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego. She takes a personalized approach to improve health and wellness through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Allison has been involved with AffirmativHealth since its inception and has become a key player as AffirmativHealth conducts ongoing research, and as a developer of new programs. Allison currently serves as the Director of Program Development for ADx Healthcare. Allison grew up in Sonoma, California and continues to enjoy the riches of wine country without ever taking a sip.
