The Longevity Podcast: Alzheimer's and Brain Health Research
AI-hosted deep dives into the latest Alzheimer's, dementia and brain health research, curated by Dr. Dung Trinh. Each episode breaks down a recent study or topic, such as diet, sleep, exercise, heart health, biomarkers, early detection and new treatments. We explain what the science says and what it may mean for staying sharp as we age.
Episodes are discussions generated with AI hosts. Every episode cites its sources so you can read the original research yourself. This podcast is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your own health.
The Longevity Podcast: Alzheimer's and Brain Health Research
Latest Episodes
Alzheimer's Timeline: Amyloid to Tau Is Faster in Women, APOE4
Using amyloid and tau PET scans from two US cohorts, ADNI and the Harvard Aging Brain Study, researchers estimated how long it takes to go from amyloid positivity to tau positivity. That interval varied widely and was shorter in APOE4 carriers,...
Gut Molecule ImP Linked to Faster Alzheimer's Decline
A gut bacterial compound called imidazole propionate (ImP) is linked to Alzheimer's-related brain changes and faster cognitive decline in a large Wisconsin cohort, with mouse and cell studies pointing to barrier and tau pathways.Research...
Alzheimer's Blood Proteins: How MRI Links Them to Risk
A Mendelian randomization study of plasma proteins, structural MRI measures, and Alzheimer's disease risk found 12 neuroimaging metrics and 1,633 proteins with causal ties to AD. Brain imaging also mediated about 67% of the link between the imm...
Dementia Risk Knowledge: Why Recognition Isn't Enough
A letter responds to a large review of public dementia risk awareness, arguing that recognizing a risk factor is not the same as knowing what to do about it. The authors urge surveys to measure actionable knowledge, whether risks are personal h...
Brain Health as a Vital Sign: Lifestyle Steps Doctors Should Track
Should doctors check brain health the way they check blood pressure? In this editorial, neurologist Gregory Cooper looks at the Brain Health Vital Signs project, which scores patients on 15 lifestyle risk factors for dementia. He explains how t...