WHOOP Podcast Dr. Richard Isaacson, Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College, discusses a study that used WHOOP sleep data to search for signs of early Alzheimer's detection, plus background on the disease and how to combat it.
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Nov 19, 2019 Dr. Richard Isaacson, the Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College and a bestselling author, explores groundbreaking research connecting WHOOP sleep data to early Alzheimer's detection. He reveals that the disease may begin 20-30 years before symptoms appear and discusses three stages of Alzheimer's. Insights on the importance of sleep and cardiovascular health in prevention are shared. Additionally, Richard offers practical tips for reducing risk and improving brain health, emphasizing the value of non-invasive monitoring.
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Alzheimer’s Starts Decades Early
- Alzheimer’s pathology begins decades before memory symptoms appear.
- Detecting early changes lets interventions have the most impact.
Use ABCs To Assess Risk
- Use the ABCs: anthropometrics, blood biomarkers, and cognitive tests to assess risk.
- Combine these measures for a personalized prevention plan.
Uncle Bob Sparked His Mission
- Richard recalls Uncle Bob who once saved his life and later developed Alzheimer's.
- Watching Uncle Bob decline motivated Richard's career in prevention research.
