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LEAP! (Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer’s Prevention) is an innovative educational program designed by the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Center focusing on Alzheimer’s prevention. Written by experts and inspired by over 10 years of research and clinical care, this book brings our best exercise strategies to you. Our hope is that you apply what you learn to live healthier and reduce your Alzheimer’s risk. Now, let’s LEAP! ahead to enhanced brain health! About the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center: The KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center (KU ADC) is part of a network of centers that are designated and funded by the National Institute on Aging. Every purchase of this book supports research into preventing Alzheimer's at the KU ADC. Researchers at centers with this elite designation are working to translate research advances into improved diagnoses and care for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients while trying to find a way to cure and possibly prevent AD. Each center has its own unique area of emphasis. The KU ADC emphasizes the research areas of mitochondrial genomics,metabolism and neuroimaging. The KU ADC has successfully developed and recruited leading researchers from around the country who are applying state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques and are advancing research in cell metabolism (energy production) in older adults. Collaborative studies draw upon the expertise of scientists from many different disciplines. The LEAP! Team is dedicated to translating the latest research from the KU ADC and the world into practical steps you can take that may reduce your Alzheimer’s disease risk. Always remember, that while research is our best and most reliable source of health information, the researchers didn’t study YOU. Your needs are unique. They are based on your age, gender, history, medications, allergies, injuries, goals, social support, and more. We’ll give you recommendations, research, tips, and tricks, but it’s up to you to determine how to apply them to you