Richard S. Isaacson, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medicine

Director, Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic
Director, Neurology Residency Training Program
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

As we age, our brains ordinarily undergo certain physical and chemical changes. The extent of these changes may depend on a variety of genetic and environmental risk factors over our lifespans. Yet, when it comes to brain aging and certain common conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, what is and what is not in our control? Dr. Richard Isaacson reviewed the most recent evidence on how people can best keep the brain healthy and reduce Alzheimer’s risk over time.