Category: In The News

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline, providing a broader understanding of when the disease can be ruled out. CNN

Older adults at risk for dementia who engaged in a structured lifestyle intervention — involving exercise, social interaction and a healthy diet — boosted brainpower. NBC

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured in The Wall Street Journal discussing the future of Alzheimer’s prevention for people at high genetic risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The article examines groundbreaking research exploring whether anti-amyloid therapies can delay or even prevent symptoms before they begin, while highlighting the promise and complexity of treating individuals who…

Dr. Richard Isaacson joined a distinguished panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference for The Roadmap to Longevity, a discussion exploring the latest scientific advances helping people live longer, healthier lives. Moderated by NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz, the panel brought together leading experts in aging, prevention, and longevity medicine to examine both emerging innovations…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured in The Wall Street Journal discussing the growing interest in GLP-1 medications among amateur athletes seeking to optimize their health and performance. The article explores the emerging trend of microdosing weight-loss medications, the potential benefits and risks, and the unanswered questions surrounding their use in otherwise healthy individuals. Drawing on…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by NBC News discussing the growing interest in creatine supplements as they gain popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and people looking to support healthy aging. The segment explores what creatine is, its established role in muscle performance, and the emerging research examining its potential effects on brain health and cognition.…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research linking metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels—to an increased risk of developing young-onset dementia. The study adds to the growing evidence that cardiovascular and metabolic health play a critical role in long-term…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research linking reduced deep sleep and REM sleep to brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that spending less time in these restorative stages of sleep was associated with shrinkage in brain regions that are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s, reinforcing the growing evidence that…

Dr. Richard Isaacson’s latest research was featured on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper, where Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discussed a groundbreaking study demonstrating how blood biomarkers can be used not only to assess Alzheimer’s risk but also to monitor how lifestyle interventions may improve brain health over time. During the segment, Dr.…