Brain Health for Longevity - What Works? What Doesn't?
Offered By: Milken Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the latest insights on brain health and longevity in this informative panel discussion. Delve into the complex world of brain science as leading experts examine lifestyle factors like nutrition, stress, and physical activity that may impact long-term cognitive function. Discover promising breakthroughs in drug therapies for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. Learn from a diverse panel of speakers, including scientists, scholars, and policy experts, as they share their knowledge on mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's, and other age-related brain disorders. Gain valuable perspectives on the social, ethical, and economic implications of brain health research. Hear from individuals living with Alzheimer's and understand the importance of reducing stigma. Explore topics such as functional medicine, vascular monitoring, and potential future treatments. Leave with a better understanding of the current state of brain health research and the roadmap for a healthier brain as you age.
Syllabus
Introduction
Interest in brain health
Sandra Day OConnor
Al Sandrock
David Perlmutter
Alvaro Fernandez
Alexa
Stigma
A Healthy Brain Roadmap
Audience Questions
Functional Medicine
Agents
Metformin
Future of Brain Health
Finger Study
Vascular Monitoring
Rapid Fire
The Future
The Treatment Team
Testosterone
Milken Institute
Taught by
Milken Institute
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