Contains all episodes of the Alzheimer’s & Brain Health track.
Author: Merwin
Gene therapy approaches for Parkinson’s disease
Gene therapy approaches for Parkinson’s disease aim to modify or supplement gene expression to restore dopamine signaling, protect neurons, or modulate disease pathways. Recent advances show improved vector delivery, better safety profiles, and early signals of clinical benefit, though challenges remain around long-term efficacy, targeting, and scalability. Alzheimer’s & Neurodegeneration Education Series
An aging brain is not simply a failing brain
How Common is Alzheimer’s ?
Warren Peters, MD, MPH, FOMA Director – Metabolic Obesity Research Clinic (MORC) Associate Professor LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY – School of Public Health
Personalized Cell Replacement for Parkinson’s
Warren Peters, MD, MPH, FOMADirector – Metabolic Obesity Research Clinic (MORC)Associate Professor LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY – School of Public Health From Dopamine Pills to Personalized Neurons: Aspen’s Autologous Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) has long been managed through pharmacology: levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, and complex delivery systems designed to… Continue reading Personalized Cell Replacement for Parkinson’s
Why Caregiving Feels Impossible
Warren Peters, MD, MPH, FOMADirector – Metabolic Obesity Research Clinic (MORC)Associate ProfessorLOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY – School of Public HealthNutrition Research Center When you care for someone with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, FTD, or Huntington’s, something quietly devastating happens…you start losing control of your life too.” “They’re losing abilities.You’re losing stability.And every day becomes a shifting landscape… Continue reading Why Caregiving Feels Impossible
How Friendships Keep Us Sharp
Actionable Ways to Build and Maintain Mind-Sharpening Friendships If you’re finding your social circle shrinking, leveraging your passion for digital tools can actually be the key to expanding it: 1. Join Niche Online Groups: Use platforms like Meetup or Facebook to find groups centered around your specific interests, such as GenAI” or “Local History Buffs.”… Continue reading How Friendships Keep Us Sharp
Coffee, Conversation, and Connection
Science has a name for what happens at the table: connection therapy. Jokes, memories, and conversations light up brain regions linked to reward and attention. For adults 60+, that social spark supports mood, focus, and resilience — the same qualities we want when life gets loud. Welcome to Beat the Bot — our Retro‑Modern Series… Continue reading Coffee, Conversation, and Connection
Viewer Consumption & Market Share
Viewer Consumption & Market Share The shift to short-form video is having a dramatic, quantifiable impact on both viewer consumption and advertising spend.
Benefits of Nostalgia: How Memories Strengthen Us as We Age
Nostalgia isn’t just sentimentality—it’s neuroscience wrapped in memory.According to the University of Florida’s Psychology of Nostalgia (2025), revisiting positive past experiences activates brain regions linked to reward, social bonding, and emotional regulation. For older adults, these reflections can ease loneliness, boost mood, and help preserve cognitive function. When we reminisce, we reconnect with the people,… Continue reading Benefits of Nostalgia: How Memories Strengthen Us as We Age