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 brain health.

Dr. Isaacson emphasized that people can take meaningful action to protect their brains long before symptoms appear:

“People of all ages—from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond—should be empowered to make brain-healthy choices early on. I think this study gives us more evidence to suggest that these brain-healthy choices may lead to better brain outcomes over time.”

Read the full CNN article to learn how improving metabolic health may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and support lifelong brain health.