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Lauren Miller-Rogen's Advocacy for Alzheimer's Prevention
TLDR Lauren Miller-Rogen shares her personal journey with Alzheimer's disease in her family, highlighting the importance of genetic testing, lifestyle choices, and personalized prevention strategies. The podcast discusses the collaboration between Lauren and Dr. Richard Isaacson to raise awareness and advocate for Alzheimer's prevention through exercise, cognitive engagement, and specific dietary adjustments.
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The podcast episode discusses Lauren Miller-Rogen's personal journey with Alzheimer's disease in her family and her collaboration with Dr. Richard Isaacson to raise awareness and advocate for prevention.
07:51
The speaker reflects on the denial, fear, and emotional turmoil experienced within her family as her mother's Alzheimer's disease progressed.
15:39
The discussion explores the genetic and environmental factors that can contribute to early onset Alzheimer's disease.
22:57
ApoE4 gene increases vascular risk and accelerates the accumulation of amyloid protein in Alzheimer's disease, providing a clearer path for prevention strategies.
30:25
Alzheimer's disease is a complex condition with various forms and manifestations depending on the affected areas of the brain, leading to different cognitive symptoms and behaviors.
37:54
Alzheimer's patient shares personal journey of advocacy and connection with a doctor for Alzheimer's prevention.
44:56
Family history and genetic testing play a crucial role in understanding Alzheimer's disease progression and personalizing care for patients.
52:18
Genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and hormonal issues contributed to Lauren's mother's early onset Alzheimer's disease.
59:34
Exercise, physical activity, high-intensity interval training, and hormonal shifts during perimenopause are crucial factors in Alzheimer's disease prevention for women.
01:06:48
Body fat distribution, muscle mass, and sex-specific risk factors play a key role in Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies.
01:14:14
Understanding genetic risk factors, such as the APOE4 gene and other genes like Tom 40 and TNF alpha, can help personalize Alzheimer's care and prevention strategies for individuals.
01:21:52
Lauren Miller Rogen has become dedicated to reducing her risk of Alzheimer's disease due to her personal experiences and is supported by her husband in making lifestyle changes to improve brain health.
01:29:10
Optimizing homocysteine levels, vitamin D, and omega-3 intake can help slow brain shrinkage and improve memory function in individuals at risk of Alzheimer's disease.
01:36:30
Exercise, EPA and DHA supplementation, vitamin D, cognitive engagement, and specific dietary adjustments are key considerations for individuals with the E4 variant in Alzheimer's prevention.
01:43:55
Cognitive testing for Alzheimer's prevention involves a sensitive battery of tests to detect changes in brain function before symptoms, focusing on different cognitive domains related to Alzheimer's disease pathology, vascular issues, and age-related cognitive decline.
01:51:12
Loss of smell can be an early indicator of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, with studies suggesting its potential significance in disease detection.
01:58:09
The Hilarity for Charity organization provides support, care, and education for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, emphasizing the importance of brain health and early intervention.
02:05:56
Hilarity for Charity uses comedy to engage and educate people about the importance of Alzheimer's prevention and care.
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