Contains all episodes of the Alzheimer’s & Brain Health track. Why do I keep mentioning the window between seventy and eighty-three?Because that’s often when we see divergence.It’s the decade where “coasting” becomes risky.If we delay care until after the big decline shows itself, we lose valuable time.The cost of waiting …

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 …

Warren Peters,  MD,  MPH,  FOMA Director – Metabolic Obesity Research Clinic (MORC) Associate Professor LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY – School of Public Health

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 …

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 …

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 …

A cup of coffee isn’t just a pick‑me‑up. For many of us, it’s a ritual that reminds us who we are — where we’ve been, and who we show up for. Science has a name for what happens at the table: connection therapy. Jokes, memories, and conversations light up brain …

Viewer Consumption & Market Share The shift to short-form video is having a dramatic, quantifiable impact on both viewer consumption and advertising spend.   Chief Medical Officer · Uncategorized March 25, 2026 Caregiver Boundaries Coffee Scene · Coffee, Community & Cognitive Health · Nostalgia for Seniors · Tacoma · The …

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, …