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Send us Fan MailIntroduction to Dr. Cynthia Libert and Cognitive Decline Prevention in AshevilleIn this episode, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dr. Cynthia Libert, a board-certified family physician, functional medicine practitioner, and cognitive decline prevention specialist in Asheville, NC. Together, they explore how to protect your brain, prevent Alzheimer's disease, and age powerfully from the inside out.Dr. Libert trained at Loyola University of Chicago, completed her residency in Asheville, and discovered Dr. Dale Bredesen's groundbreaking Alzheimer's prevention framework in 2016 — a moment that transformed her practice. Today, she helps people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s take proactive control of their brain health before symptoms appear.Key Takeaways:Why Alzheimer's has five distinct root-cause subtypes — not oneWhat "Type 3 Diabetes" means and how insulin resistance drives cognitive declineWhy midlife (ages 40–45) is your most critical prevention windowHow hormones, muscle mass, and gut health protect your brainWhat epigenetics means and how daily choices switch genes on and offWhy community, faith, and purpose are evidence-based brain health strategiesTimestamps:00:00 | Welcome & Introduction01:15 | Dr. Libert's origin story04:30 | Lifestyle medicine in rural Georgia08:00 | Discovering the Bredesen Protocol11:00 | The five subtypes of Alzheimer's14:45 | Functional testing & 2.5-hour consult17:30 | Fasting mimicking diet & new research20:00 | What is Type 3 Diabetes?24:30 | Blood sugar management strategies29:20 | The three pillars of Dr. Libert's practice33:30 | Midlife window & the cognoscopy38:25 | Hormones, menopause & brain health42:50 | Strength training as a longevity tool44:15 | Rethink Aging platform & membership49:30 | Rapid-fire: foods, Sabbath & books54:30 | Final words: there is always hopeEpisode Links:Be Well AshevilleBe Well Asheville Podcast ArchiveDr Cynthia Libert (Main Website)Rethink Aging with Dr. Libert — YouTubeThe End of Alzheimer's by Dr. Dale BredesenBreath by James NestorThe Longevity Nutrient by Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson The Wellness in Asheville podcast is produced by Be Well Asheville, your local news source covering health + wellness news + events in Asheville. Get the latest at bewellasheville.com or follow @bewellasheville.