You Can Prevent Alzheimer’s: The New Science of Brain Health

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Experts are warning that alzheimer's disease could affect 47 million Americans, emphasizing the need for proactive brain health strategies. This discussion challenges the notion that cognitive decline and memory loss are inevitable aspects of aging. Learn about the silent threat of neurodegenerative disease and how to maintain senior health. In this episode, Dr. Mark Hyman is joined by leading preventive neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson to discuss the revolutionary "precision neurology" approach that is successfully preventing and even reversing early signs of cognitive decline. Dr. Isaacson, Director of Research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, shares why the old model of "diagnose and adios" has failed 99% of the time and cost $2 trillion in research. He explains that Alzheimer's isn't just an older person's disease; the changes can be detected decades before the first symptom appears. Learn how Dr. Isaacson uses a personalized, "N of 1" approach—looking at everything from belly fat and muscle mass to specific blood tests and genetics—to create a "cocktail" of interventions that can measurably improve brain health. In this episode, you will learn: Why dementia is not just an older person's disease (and when it really starts) The "A, B, C, D, E" framework for Alzheimer's prevention (Anthropometrics, Bloodwork, Cognition, DNA, Emotion) The shocking link: "The bigger your belly, the smaller your brain" How to find out if you are an "over-absorber" or "over-producer" of cholesterol The #1 most effective lifestyle intervention for brain health Which specific foods (like olive oil, berries, and cocoa) protect the brain The crucial, under-discussed role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in perimenopause Dr. Isaacson’s free tool to assess your own risk: https://retainyourbrain.com Resource mentioned:⁠ CNN Feature⁠ - https://www.cnn.com/videos/title-2538046 #Alzheimers #Dementia #BrainHealth #AlzheimersPrevention #MemoryLoss #CognitiveHealth #DrMarkHyman #DrRichardIsaacson #PreventiveNeurology #Neuroscience #APOE4 #BrainFood #healthyaging ⁠View Show Notes From This Episode⁠ ⁠Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox⁠ ⁠Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive⁠ This episode is brought to you by Seed, Paleovalley, Function Health, BON CHARGE, Sunlighten and PerfectAmino. Visit ⁠https://seed.com/hyman⁠ and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to ⁠https://paleovalley.com/hyman⁠ for 15% off your first purchase. Join today at ⁠https://FunctionHealth.com/Mark⁠ and use code HYMAN100 to get $100 toward your membership. Head to ⁠https://boncharge.com⁠ and use code DRMARK for 15% off your order. Head over to ⁠https://sunlighten.com⁠ and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Go to ⁠https://bodyhealth.com⁠ and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. (0:00) Dementia projections and failures in research (1:27) Introduction of Dr. Richard Isaacson (2:26) Current understanding and challenges in neurodegenerative diseases (4:27) Origins and advancements in Alzheimer's prevention (7:35) Amyloid-focused treatments and Alzheimer's heterogeneity (10:14) Personalized care and precision neurology in dementia (17:35) Biomarker innovations and imaging in Alzheimer's research (20:09) Early intervention strategies for chronic diseases (21:11) Blood biomarkers and advanced testing for Alzheimer's (25:01) The role and future of biomarkers in disease management (29:19) Free cognitive health resources and comprehensive assessments (33:01) Body composition and blood-based biomarkers for health (37:28) The need for advanced diagnostics in medical practices (41:46) Blood tests and personalized interventions in neurodegenerative diseases (47:28) Inflammatory markers, immune system, and brain health (53:19) A holistic approach to cognitive health and the impact of hearing loss (55:27) Customizing treatments for cognitive decline and early intervention (59:00) Exercise and intentional physical activity for brain health (1:02:30) Diet's impact on cognitive function and personalized dietary patterns (1:09:26) Vitamins, supplements, and multimodal lifestyle interventions (1:14:39) GLP-1 drugs and hormone replacement therapy in cognitive health (1:26:25) Sleep's importance and pharmacologic interventions for cognitive health (1:38:13) The future of preventive neurology and Alzheimer's research funding