The Dr. Hyman Show Become an Alzheimer’s Survivor: Dr. Richard Isaacson’s Breakthrough Approach
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Nov 5, 2025 Dr. Richard Isaacson, a preventive neurologist and founder of RetainYourBrain, discusses groundbreaking approaches to Alzheimer’s prevention. He emphasizes that early biomarkers can accurately predict brain health long before symptoms appear. The conversation highlights the impact of metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle choices on cognitive resilience. Isaacson advocates for personalized prevention strategies, underscoring the importance of tailored plans over a one-size-fits-all approach. They also delve into the role of hormones, exercise, and sleep in maintaining brain health.
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Toward A 'Cholesterol Test' For The Brain
- The field is developing a "cholesterol test for the brain": a panel of blood biomarkers tracked across ages.
- Reference ranges must be age- and context-specific to avoid false positives.
Use Broad Blood Testing To Guide Care
- Test comprehensive blood markers: metabolic, inflammatory, nutritional, and hormonal panels.
- Manage insulin, cholesterol, vitamin D, and omega-3s to reduce cognitive risk.
Biomarkers And Brains Can Improve
- Multimodal personalized care has produced measurable reductions in amyloid and tau and even brain volume increases.
- These objective biomarker and imaging changes challenge orthodox assumptions about irreversibility.
