Alzheimer's disease
TopicHeard in 17 episodes across 13 shows since Jan 2026
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60–70% of cases. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, starting with memory loss of recent events and advancing to language difficulties, disorientation, and behavioral changes.
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| Sep 14 | 0.09‰ | 1 |
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| Sep 19 | 0.08‰ | 1 |
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What experts have said about Alzheimer's disease
5 statements · 3 positive · 2 negative
Alzheimer’s disease currently has no cure or reversal after diagnosis.
“Once you get the diagnosis, there is no cure, there is no going back. There is no reversal.”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain NowListen at 27:07
Alzheimer’s involves a brain metabolic crisis impairing glucose utilization.
“during this metabolic crisis that happens in your brain, okay, where you lose the ability to use glucose as your primary fuel source”
Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain NowListen at 28:43
Making the brain biologically young could eventually reverse Alzheimer’s disease.
“one day we can reverse Alzheimer's disease by making the brain young.”
Open the episode · #2537 - David SinclairListen at 51:06
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Episodes
17 episodes featuring Alzheimer's disease, newest first
- Oct 2, 2026
A family’s mutation may reshape dementia researchPBS News Hour - Full ShowOct 2, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
A filmmaker turns nursing-home neglect into a reform movementTony Mantor: Why Not Me ?Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Reading may strengthen minds while the Sun tests technological limitsShort WaveSep 19, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
Pet health advocate challenges conventional veterinary medicineThe Dylan Gemelli PodcastSep 17, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Judd weighs debt risks as AI reshapes investingThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirSep 14, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
Vision training reframes focus, balance and brain healthExtend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MDSep 10, 2026