Professor Luke O'Neill
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1,535 appearances
7 recordings
2 series
first heard Apr 2026
last heard 3 Sep
Professor Luke O'Neill’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Air pollution is a risk factor.
If you live in a polluted city,
They've shown that's a risk factor for Alzheimer's as well.
So fresh air becomes very, very important.
And then they've said very clearly dietary supplements, because often you see things touted, oh, take these supplements and it might help.
Who have said limited evidence for taking any kind of supplement being beneficial?
So that shouldn't be one that's on the list, basically.
And be careful when you see those things being advertised.
They do emphasize, though, a balanced diet is important and that's for overall health and that might help decrease the risk as well.
So there's a series of things there that the WHO are recommending to keep an eye on.
They also emphasize in the report something interesting.
This disease is a major economic burden on society.
Now, what it costs every year, according to the WHO, is $1.3 trillion per year is what Alzheimer's disease costs the health care service or the government's health service.
Isn't that a huge amount of money?
Now, why is it so much?
Well, the carers.
And remember, people care voluntarily.
If they didn't, if they look for...
a salary that would be even higher.
So gratitude and a shout out to carers who don't get paid because there'll be more pressure on the health care system.
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