Leeza Gibbons Talks Latest Breakthroughts for Alzheimer's Prevention on Today's DR. OZ

Today, DR. OZ is cutting your Alzheimer's risk because with more research, breakthroughs and potential cures on the horizon than ever before, the time to take action is now. On the show, we have experts on the forefront of Alzheimer's prevention and research. We've got prevention specialist Dr. Richard Isaacson, core team member expert and brain health researcher Max Lugavere, senior medical director of the Alzheimer's Association, Dr. Heather Snyder, and Alzheimer's crusader and reporter Leeza Gibbons.

On why this investigation hit home for her, Gibbons says: "You know, I've been a reporter all my life and I've reported on all kinds of things, from big stars and big moments and hardened criminals, you name it. This is really different. This is not just another story. It's something much deeper. It's personal and it really hits home. My mom died of this disease, 2008, after ten years being in the darkness of Alzheimer's disease."

On how a new Alzheimer's prevention test affected her, Gibbons says: "I got to tell you, this was a holy cow moment for me and for all of us who care about this disease. That's everybody, because think about what this means, that in real time, you can look at those behavior modifications and see is it reducing the plaques. So I think it's a potential game-changer."

On why early Alzheimer's prevention is important to her, Gibbon states: "That really hit me because when my mother was diagnosed, we couldn't have imagined a day there would be communities of people who were having this test. I wish that we had had this earlier, but we have it now. Your mom is very proud of you."

Here are the links to photos and video Alzheimer's Risk Episode on The Dr. Oz Show,
Air date: Monday, October 31st. Would love for you to run a photo or video today!

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