In a CNN Opinion article, Dr. Richard Isaacson and Dr. Kellyann Niotis argue that the growing focus on new Alzheimer’s drugs should not overshadow the importance of prevention. While emerging therapies offer meaningful progress for people with early Alzheimer’s disease, they emphasize that reducing dementia risk through evidence-based lifestyle and medical interventions has the potential to help millions before symptoms ever begin.

Dr. Isaacson and Dr. Niotis highlight research showing that addressing modifiable risk factors—including cardiovascular health, physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and other personalized strategies—may delay or reduce the risk of cognitive decline for many people. They advocate for a precision medicine approach to brain health, combining advances in treatment with proactive prevention to improve long-term outcomes for individuals at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Read the full CNN Opinion article to learn why Dr. Richard Isaacson and Dr. Kellyann Niotis believe Alzheimer’s prevention should be a central part of the future of brain health.