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When you hear the words Alzheimer's disease, what do you think of? The truth is, the picture most of us have of the disease is incomplete. Alzheimer's disease doesn't start when someone starts to lose their memory. It actually starts years – sometimes decades – earlier. The Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those curious or motivated to learn about Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, or ca ...
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Alzheimer’s Disease begins years before symptoms show, and this conversation with Dr. Winnie Pak brings that hidden timeline into clear view. She and Dr. Regina Druz discuss how neuroscience now reveals early biological changes, how the heart-brain connection shapes long-term risk, and why understanding these processes sooner gives patients a real chance to protect their cognitive health.
Dr. Pak explains why tau offers a more accurate forecast than amyloid and shares how new medical innovation like blood-based detection tools is reshaping what early detection actually looks like. Their discussion invites listeners to consider an important question: what becomes possible when you learn about risk early enough to act with intention?
This episode will leave listeners with preventive strategies that consistently make a difference, from metabolic balance and movement to sleep and mental engagement, offering a clearer path for anyone who wants to take a proactive role in their future brain health.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Heart Brain Connection And Why Alzheimer’s Prevention Matters
04:04 Dr. Winnie Pak’s Story And Personal Motivation To Fight Alzheimer’s
10:38 Why Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Lags Behind The Science
16:10 Amyloid Plaques Tau Tangles And Early Alzheimer’s Pathology
20:56 APOE4 Genetics Lifestyle And Reducing Dementia Risk By 50 Percent
29:55 Tau PET Research And The 3 To 5 Year Symptom Window
32:37 US POINTER Study And How Lifestyle Slows Cognitive Decline
38:36 New Alzheimer’s Drugs And The Importance Of Catching It Early
45:34 VeriBIND Tau Blood Test Explained And What It Measures
51:46 How Early Testing Empowers Patients To Take Action
56:39 Should You Get Tested If You Have APOE4? Balancing Risk And Anxiety
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