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The #1 Risk Factor for Dementia You’re Ignoring with Dr. Kellyann Niotis
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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Kellyann Niotis to discuss brain health and neurodegeneration prevention.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why brain health should be a priority starting in early adulthood
- How neurodegenerative diseases begin decades before symptoms appear
- The role of lifestyle factors in maintaining brain health
- New blood-based biomarkers and traditional imaging methods
- The relationship between hormones and brain health
Dr. Kellyann Niotis is the first and only fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in early detection and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. As a leading expert in brain health and preventative neurology, she brings extensive experience in movement disorders and Parkinson's disease to her practice. Through her work at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, Dr. Niotis focuses on identifying and addressing neurological health concerns decades before symptoms appear. She is dedicated to transforming how we approach brain health, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with personalized prevention strategies.
Labs Mentioned
- FDG PET Scan
- Amyloid PET Scan
- Lumbar Puncture
- Blood Biomarkers
- Lipid Panel
- Advanced Lipids
- Vitamin B12
- Thyroid Panel
- Fasting Insulin
- Inflammatory Markers
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Homocysteine
Guest Details:
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube
Timestamps
00:18 - What Is Brain Health and Why Does It Matter?
02:42 - The First Preventive Neurologist
04:45 - What Are Neurodegenerative Diseases?
05:50 - Common Misconceptions About Brain Health
10:00 - The Preclinical Stages of Neurodegeneration
14:48 - How Lifestyle Influences Cognitive Longevity
16:28 - Why Untreated Hearing and Vision Loss Significantly Increase Dementia Risk
23:16 - The Role of Cerebral Blood Flow in Brain Function
26:34 - The Lancet’s 14 Modifiable Risk Factors
30:13 - The #1 Brain Health Lever
35:29 - Cutting-Edge Lab Tests for Brain Health
36:34 - Menopause, Estrogen, and Brain Fog
45:03 - The “Basic” Lab Tests Most Doctors Overlook
49:34 - Testosterone and Cognitive Function in Men
51:35 - The Hormone Replacement Therapy Debate
57:43 - Final Takeaways on Brain Health
58:46 - Where to Find Dr. Kellyann Niotis
289 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 475833484 series 3008169
Content provided by Kate Kresge and Rupa Health. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kate Kresge and Rupa Health or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Kellyann Niotis to discuss brain health and neurodegeneration prevention.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why brain health should be a priority starting in early adulthood
- How neurodegenerative diseases begin decades before symptoms appear
- The role of lifestyle factors in maintaining brain health
- New blood-based biomarkers and traditional imaging methods
- The relationship between hormones and brain health
Dr. Kellyann Niotis is the first and only fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in early detection and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. As a leading expert in brain health and preventative neurology, she brings extensive experience in movement disorders and Parkinson's disease to her practice. Through her work at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, Dr. Niotis focuses on identifying and addressing neurological health concerns decades before symptoms appear. She is dedicated to transforming how we approach brain health, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with personalized prevention strategies.
Labs Mentioned
- FDG PET Scan
- Amyloid PET Scan
- Lumbar Puncture
- Blood Biomarkers
- Lipid Panel
- Advanced Lipids
- Vitamin B12
- Thyroid Panel
- Fasting Insulin
- Inflammatory Markers
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Homocysteine
Guest Details:
Rupa Health Details:
- Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
- Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
- Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube
Timestamps
00:18 - What Is Brain Health and Why Does It Matter?
02:42 - The First Preventive Neurologist
04:45 - What Are Neurodegenerative Diseases?
05:50 - Common Misconceptions About Brain Health
10:00 - The Preclinical Stages of Neurodegeneration
14:48 - How Lifestyle Influences Cognitive Longevity
16:28 - Why Untreated Hearing and Vision Loss Significantly Increase Dementia Risk
23:16 - The Role of Cerebral Blood Flow in Brain Function
26:34 - The Lancet’s 14 Modifiable Risk Factors
30:13 - The #1 Brain Health Lever
35:29 - Cutting-Edge Lab Tests for Brain Health
36:34 - Menopause, Estrogen, and Brain Fog
45:03 - The “Basic” Lab Tests Most Doctors Overlook
49:34 - Testosterone and Cognitive Function in Men
51:35 - The Hormone Replacement Therapy Debate
57:43 - Final Takeaways on Brain Health
58:46 - Where to Find Dr. Kellyann Niotis
289 episodes
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