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I’m a Neurologist. Here’s How to Protect Your Aging Brain

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By Suzanne Leigh
| University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Until the early 2000s, we believed that dementia was the price we paid if we lost the genetic lottery, assuming we live long enough. Today, the scientific evidence suggests that circumstances we can control — lifestyle habits, medical conditions, and environmental factors — make up about 40% to 45% of the risk.
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Health Coaches Improve Outcomes for Patients with Asthma and COPD

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By Suzanne Leigh
| University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Asthma and COPD are manageable lung conditions, but patients who face barriers to recommended care can experience worsening symptoms that lead to emergency department visits and hospitalizations. A new study by researchers at UC San Francisco shows that pairing vulnerable, low-income patients with health coaches can improve outcomes and may also reduce costs associated with avoidable health care use.
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Can blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drugs also protect brain health?

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By Suzanne Leigh
| University of California
In her commentary, in JAMA Neurology, Thiara describes how animal studies have shown that GLP-1 may increase “synaptic plasticity,” the way the brain rewires its network to change how information is processed and stored. The drugs also show promise in reducing inflammation, free radicals, and damage to neurons, which are key factors in neurodegenerative diseases.
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