Exploring Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr. Craig Curtis

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyExploring Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr. Craig CurtisIn this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth is joined by Dr. Craig Curtis to discuss Alzheimer's disease and ongoing research. Dr. Curtis highlights the development and impact of FDA-approved drugs Licanumab and Denanumab, which aim to slow Alzheimer's progression by removing amyloid protein from the brain. They discuss preventative studies, including the U.S. Government's Ahead study, and examine factors like nutrition, exercise, and overall health that may influence the onset of Alzheimer's. The episode concludes with information on how listeners can participate in clinical trials and support Alzheimer's research.00:00 Welcome to the Open Forum in The Villages00:58 Support the Podcast01:39 Introduction to Dr. Craig Curtis01:57 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease03:05 FDA Approved Drugs for Alzheimer's05:04 The Role of Amyloid and Tau in Alzheimer's10:17 Prevention Studies and Lifestyle Changes15:24 The Importance of Research Participation20:09 Data Security and Privacy in Research24:43 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected]