Open Forum in The Villages, Florida
This weekly podcast will cover in detail, people, clubs and activities here in The Villages, Florida. Each show will run 10-30 minutes. Become a Supporter of this show for $3/month. Supporters will have access to all episodes. Our newest Supporters will get a Shout-out during a show.
Open Forum in The Villages, Florida
Exploring Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr. Craig Curtis
Exploring Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr. Craig Curtis
In 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 Villages
00:58 Support the Podcast
01:39 Introduction to Dr. Craig Curtis
01:57 Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
03:05 FDA Approved Drugs for Alzheimer's
05:04 The Role of Amyloid and Tau in Alzheimer's
10:17 Prevention Studies and Lifestyle Changes
15:24 The Importance of Research Participation
20:09 Data Security and Privacy in Research
24:43 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Open Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike Roth
A new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AM
Direct all questions and comments to mike@rothvoice.com
If you know a Villager who should appear on the show, please contact us at: mike@rothvoice.com