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January 17, 2024

George Vradenburg - Advancing the Science of Alzheimer’s Prevention (part 2)

George Vradenburg - Advancing the Science of Alzheimer’s Prevention (part 2)

About This Episode

Breakthrough advances in research coupled with health-conscious strategies around brain health continue to bring us closer to the prevention of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. In part 2 of a conversation with George Vradenburg, Chairman and Co-Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimers, discusses the shift in the Alzheimer’s treatment paradigm as well as prevention that comes along with people taking ownership of their brain health. Medicine, along with a healthy lifestyle, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other diseases. Listen as we discuss what the future holds when it comes to beating this disease globally. 

Co-produced by Susan Quirk and Amber Roniger

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