Are you worried about memory loss? A new study confirms what I’ve been saying for decades: lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, and social connection can improve cognitive function, even in people with genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Our choices shape our brain’s future more than our genes do. Don’t take your power in your destiny for granted. | David Perlmutter, M.D.

Before you schedule this year’s annual doctor visit, here’s my recommendation of additional labs to request from your physician. | David Perlmutter, M.D.

If a doctor offered you a medication that could decrease your risk of dementia by as much as 50%, would you take it? Well, the latest research is very clear. Even at the very lowest levels of daily walking, from exercise or movement throughout your day, risk of dementia begins to decline. The takeaway: Get moving. Any amount will help. | David Perlmutter, M.D.