Category: In The News

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research showing that personalized lifestyle interventions may not only improve brain health but also reduce Alzheimer’s-related blood biomarkers. The article highlights how targeted changes—including nutrition, exercise, sleep optimization, and management of cardiovascular risk factors—were associated with measurable improvements in biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s disease, offering new…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research identifying 17 modifiable risk factors that are shared by dementia, stroke, and late-life depression. The study reinforces the growing evidence that many aspects of brain health—including blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep, physical activity, diet, stress, and social engagement—can be improved through proactive lifestyle changes, helping…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured in The Wall Street Journal discussing the growing interest in GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy as researchers explore their potential benefits beyond weight loss. The article examines emerging evidence suggesting these medications may one day play a role in promoting healthier aging, while emphasizing that more research is…

Dr. Richard Isaacson and Dr. Kellyann Niotis were featured by CNN sharing practical, evidence-based strategies to help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and support lifelong brain health. The article outlines five simple lifestyle habits that research suggests can promote healthier brain aging, including regular physical activity, quality sleep, a brain-healthy diet, cognitive engagement, and…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research that helps translate the benefits of recently approved Alzheimer’s medications into outcomes that matter most to patients and families: maintaining independence. The article examines how treatments such as lecanemab and donanemab may extend the amount of time people with early Alzheimer’s disease can continue managing…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research linking visceral fat—the fat stored deep around the abdominal organs—to early brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that higher levels of visceral fat in midlife were associated with increased amyloid and tau pathology, as well as reduced blood flow to key brain…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research showing that better cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that people with higher levels of aerobic fitness had better cognitive function, a lower long-term risk of dementia, and even delayed the onset of…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing new research linking excessive daytime sleepiness to motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a condition characterized by slower walking speed and memory complaints that may precede dementia. While the study found an association rather than a cause-and-effect relationship, it highlights the growing importance of sleep as an early indicator…

Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN following the remarkable progress of a patient whose Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers improved after a personalized program of lifestyle and medical interventions. The story follows Simon Nicholls, who worked with Dr. Isaacson’s team to address his individual risk factors through targeted changes in nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, metabolic…

Dr. Richard Isaacson’s research and approach to Alzheimer’s prevention were highlighted during a CNN segment featuring Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Responding to viewers’ questions about Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Gupta discussed the latest advances in early detection, blood biomarker testing, and personalized prevention, referencing Dr. Isaacson’s work in helping identify and reduce Alzheimer’s risk…