How to Catch Alzheimer’s Before It Starts, with Dr. Eric Topol

How to Catch Alzheimer’s Before It Starts, with Dr. Eric Topol

Author: Dr. Mark Hyman July 23, 2025 Duration: 1:39:23
On this episode of The Doctor Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Eric Topol—renowned cardiologist, geneticist, and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute—to talk about the future of disease prevention. From AI diagnostics to genetic risk scoring, we explore the tools that could help stop Alzheimer’s and other chronic diseases before they start. This is one of the most hopeful conversations I’ve had about what’s ahead. Watch it on YouTube here. We discuss: • How new diagnostics and AI tools could help detect Alzheimer’s early • The key lab tests and biomarkers to know—and how to talk to your doctor about them • Why tracking your health data over time matters more than you think • What you can do to strengthen your immune system and lower disease risk We have more power than ever to take control of our health. This episode shows you where to start. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Pique, fatty15 and AirDoctor. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at Piquelife com/Hyman. Head to fatty15.com/hyman and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit.Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at airdoctorpro.com/drhyman.

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