This chapter discusses the potential effects of a drug on dementia and Alzheimer's and explores the relationship between the drug, weight loss, and dementia risk. It also mentions early-stage research suggesting that GLP1 receptor agonists may improve cognition and emphasizes the importance of controlling blood sugar levels to reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction.
Is there such a thing as a quick fix? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn about the science behind a wave of new weight loss drugs, the ethics of Ozempic use, and off-label prescriptions with exercise scientist, Dr. Nick Tiller.
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