Dr. Richard Isaacson was featured by CNN discussing a new Brain Care Score designed to help people better understand their risk of dementia and stroke through modifiable lifestyle and health factors. The score evaluates physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional measures—including blood pressure, cholesterol, nutrition, exercise, sleep, smoking, stress, and social connection—to encourage proactive steps that support long-term brain health.

Dr. Isaacson emphasized that while no single score can predict whether someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease, tools like the Brain Care Score reinforce an important message: many risk factors are modifiable. By identifying opportunities to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health, physical activity, sleep, and other lifestyle habits, individuals can take meaningful steps to support healthy brain aging and potentially reduce their risk of cognitive decline.

Read the full CNN article to learn how the Brain Care Score can help guide evidence-based strategies for protecting brain health throughout life.