What I'd Tell My Family with Dr. Todd Levine

Welcome to What I'd Tell My Family. In today’s episode, Dr. Todd Levine demystifies the latest advances in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, specifically, the new blood tests that can spot warning signs years before symptoms appear. These groundbreaking tests are creating buzz everywhere from the New York Times to CNN, but what do they actually mean for you and your family? Dr. Todd Levine will walk us through the science behind these biomarkers, explain who should consider getting tested, and share the honest guidance he’d give his own loved ones when faced with tough decisions. No hype, no sugarcoating, just practical information and real talk to help you navigate the new era of Alzheimer’s prevention and care.Timestamps:00:00 FDA approves Alzheimer's blood test04:12 Detecting Alzheimer's with P Tau 21710:26 Understanding Alzheimer's Risk Factors12:36 Determining Alzheimer's with blood tests15:18 Emerging Alzheimer's treatments and trials18:25 Advantages of P Tau 217 test23:38 Discussing Alzheimer’s treatment options25:48 Discussing genetics and dementia testing28:21 Value of proactive health testing31:35 Discussing Alzheimer's blood testsDr. Todd Levine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-levinemd/Neuro Concierge - https://neuro-concierge.com/Podcast - https://what-id-tell-my-family.beam.ly/What I´d Tell My Family Podcast on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-id-tell-my-family/Podcast Partner - https://www.tophealth.care/“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Have you ever left a neurologist’s office with more questions than answers? Or struggled with a diagnosis that felt like the end of the road instead of a new beginning? On this premiere episode of What I’d Tell My Family, host and renowned neurologist Dr. Todd Levine to uncover the philosophy that drives his uniquely patient-centered approach to care. Drawing on decades of experience and his own journey as a patient—Dr. Todd Levine explains why every recommendation he gives starts with two fundamental questions: what does the science say, and what would I do if this were my own family? Together, they explore the challenges in today’s medical system, the importance of meaningful conversation and connection, and practical ways both patients and doctors can work as a team—especially when facing difficult neurologic diseases like ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Whether you’re seeking hope, better answers, or a more personal approach to brain health, this episode sets the stage for an enlightening look at what compassionate, individualized neurology truly means.00:00 Personal health journey insights04:20 Honoring patient's final wishes09:14 Early detection in concierge medicine13:33 Comprehensive patient health evaluation17:49 Importance of gradual physical activity18:56 Improving Health Through Exercise and Nutrition24:39 Experiences as patient and caregiver25:27 Simplifying complex neurologic diseases29:31 Improving patient outcomes in neurologyDr. Todd Levine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-levinemd/Neuro Concierge - https://neuro-concierge.com/Podcast - https://what-id-tell-my-family.beam.ly/What I´d Tell My Family Podcast on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/what-id-tell-my-family/Podcast Partner - https://www.tophealth.care/“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Every episode, Dr. Todd Levine - neurologist and founder of Neuro Concierge - picks up one real question about the brain and nerves and answers it the way he'd answer it for someone he loves. Not the standard-of-care answer. Not the press-release answer. The honest, practical, family-grade reasoning most patients never get to hear.