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BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. We’ll delve into what matters most to you about your brain and ask questions about keeping your memory sharp and maintaining optimal brain health. Learn about the latest in the science of longevity, Alzheimer’s and cognitive disease research. We’ll look at disparities in diseases, and equity and access for all. New e ...
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StartUp Health NOW celebrates the innovators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs who are reimagining health and wellness.
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Can taking a selfie be good for your health? This week on StartUp Health NOW, we explore a revolutionary new approach to health screening with Kavi Misri, CEO & Founder of Hibiscus Health. Misri is a long-time Health Transformer; after his first StartUp Health portfolio company – Rose Health – was acquired, he launched Hibiscus Health and rejoined …
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Ep 74: Music and Mind Series with Assal Habibi, Ph.D.
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How can engagement with music during childhood benefit cognitive functioning in older adults? In this episode of BrainStorm host Meryl Comer sits down with Dr. Assal Habibi, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity Institute and Director of the Center for Music Brain and Society at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hab…
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Breaking News: Sinaptica’s Noninvasive Neuromodulation Device Slows Alzheimer’s Disease in Year-Long Trial
Hear the latest groundbreaking news in Alzheimer’s research. Sinaptica, a member of StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Community, has announced significant results from its Phase 2 clinical trial testing the company’s noninvasive, personalized, precise neuromodulation designed to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Ken Mariash, CEO of S…
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Elevate your startup’s narrative with Chrissy Farr, a renowned health tech journalist and investor. In this Masterclass, members of StartUp Health’s Health Moonshot Communities had a chance to interact directly with Farr, Managing Director at Manatt Health, and health tech investor, advisor, and author of Second Opinion. Farr has impressive communi…
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Struggling to secure funding for your healthcare startup? A top health tech investor from 7wire says: Let’s stop “nibbling at the edges” and collaborate on true Health Moonshots. Join StartUp Health as we unlock the fundraising secrets from a top health tech investor, Robert Garber. In this Masterclass held live for members of StartUp Health’s Heal…
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Ep 73: Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 2)
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Long-term and health care costs for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to reach $360 billion in the Unites States this year. In part 2 of the interview with Investment Advisor and New York Times Bestselling author Ric Edelman, host Meryl Comer asks about the financial challenges faced by families dealing with Alzheimer…
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Canopie’s Successful Seed Round Fundraise Provides Personalized Mental Health Support for New Moms
Meet Anne Wanlund, the Health Transformer taking on maternal mental health with her groundbreaking platform: Canopie. Canopie joined StartUp Health in 2021, shortly after launching. Now, a couple years in and Canopie appears to be resonating. They’ve just closed a $3.7M raise, a huge feat for a new startup led by first-time founders. Hear her story…
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A Masterclass with Healthcare Heavyweight Dr. Toby Cosgrove Join StartUp Health for a Masterclass with a healthcare visionary: Dr. Toby Cosgrove, former CEO of the #2 ranked hospital in America, Cleveland Clinic, and a member of StartUp Health’s Board of Directors. In this exclusive episode, you’ll hear Dr. Cosgrove discuss: Hospital economics and …
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Ep 72: Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 1)
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Alzheimer’s disease can devastate families financially and requires smart financial planning for healthy longevity. Investment Advisor and New York Times bestselling author Ric Edelman and host Meryl Comer discuss the financial implications of Alzheimer’s. Mr. Edelman highlights a few common financial mistakes individuals often make, including proc…
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Want to be part of the StartUp Health community? This special episode of StartUp Health NOW goes behind the scenes here at StartUp Health as we unveil new health moonshot community offerings! Join host Logan Plaster as he talks with the co-founders of StartUp Health, Steven Krein and Unity Stoakes, on the evolution of StartUp Health’s global commun…
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Ep 71: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 2)
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When it comes to brain health, it can be information overload. Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University give their perspective on brain health supplements and the tests to have your doctor administer. In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl C…
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This week on StartUp Health NOW, we meet a powerful force in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease: Meryl Comer, a member of our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board. Driven by personal experience watching her husband battle the disease, Comer transformed from award-winning journalist to passionate advocate. She is the Co-founder & Board Member of UsA…
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Join StartUp Health NOW for a groundbreaking episode exploring the latest advancements in Type 1 diabetes research. We delve into our T1D Moonshot Community dedicated to improving detection, management, and treatment of the disease, and uncover promising developments on the therapeutic front. Hear from leading innovators: Warren Marcus, PhD, CEO & …
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Ep 70: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 1)
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Can small adjustments to lifestyle make a difference for healthy longevity? In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl Comer focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention with Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. The couple's research, including their …
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Alzheimer’s disease has long been a formidable challenge, but recent scientific breakthroughs offer a glimmer of hope. The FINGER study, a landmark in Alzheimer’s research, demonstrated the power of simple lifestyle changes in preventing cognitive decline. However, translating these findings into practical, everyday strategies has proven elusive. I…
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Old School Tech Makes Big Impact in Cognitive Care: Reporting from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
This episode of StartUp Health NOW throws out the tech buzzwords and dives into the power of seemingly simple solutions. We meet two innovative founders in our Alzheimer's Moonshot Community who are using familiar technologies – the telephone and television – to tackle major healthcare challenges. First up, Paul Campbell, CEO & Co-founder of Moneta…
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Ep 69: Music and Mind Series – Part 3 with Connie Tomaino
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How does someone with a movement disorder that effects executive functioning suddenly move to music with a dance tempo? Concetta M. Tomaino, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and long-time collaborator with famed British neurologist Oliver Sacks, explores the power of music to reach those with dem…
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In this episode of StartUp Health NOW, Chuck Henderson, the CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and a member of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board, took time out of his busy schedule at the recent ADA Scientific Sessions – the ADA’s annual global gathering of more than 11,000 people working on foundational products and bleedin…
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"Academia is a great area and fosters innovation, but then taking that science and translating it into something that can actually impact human health has a number of challenges. So trying to understand what those barriers are and how we can help bridge them is something that we have been able to do at ADDF and in collaboration with StartUp Health.…
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Ep 68: Music and Mind Series – Part 2 with Connie Tomaino
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How can someone with supposedly no memory recognize a familiar melody? Concetta M. Tomaino, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and long-time collaborator with famed British neurologist Oliver Sacks, dives into the research with host, Meryl Comer. Tomaino shares clinical techniques to help us reach …
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Join StartUp Health NOW for a powerful episode recorded live at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)! We explore the exciting inflection point in Alzheimer's research fueled by AI and machine learning.Hear directly from passionate founders in the StartUp Health Alzheimer's Moonshot Community: Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, CBO at R…
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Transforming diabetes management with DCB: On this week's StartUp Health NOW, we chat with Greta Ehlers from Diabetes Center Berne (DCB) at the 2024 American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions.DCB's mission? Revolutionize diabetes management with a unique global innovation challenge that attracts 100+ innovative startups.In this episode, we e…
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The heart of AgeTech, according to Mary Furlong: "Baby Boomers want a vision of the future, not a memory of the past."In this week's StartUp Health NOW podcast episode, we dive into the booming longevity market with Mary Furlong, a legendary figure in AgeTech (senior innovation). In this excerpt from a Masterclass held for members of the StartUp He…
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Ep 67: Dr. Dean Ornish – Lifestyle Changes and the Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms (part 2)
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Lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia. A recent study by Dr. Dean Ornish, Founder and President of The Preventative Medicine Research Institute, suggests actual reversal of Alzheimer’s symptoms without medication. In part 2, host Meryl Comer and Dr. Ornish further discuss the findings of his study…
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This week on StartUp Health NOW, we explore youth wellbeing in the digital age with Katya Hancock, Founding Executive Director of Young Futures and a member of StartUp Health's Health Moonshot Impact Board.After 10 years as part of the StartUp Health executive team, Hancock brings her experience to this innovative non-profit focused on helping youn…
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Ep 66: Dr. Dean Ornish - Lifestyle Changes and the Reversal of Alzheimer’s Symptoms (part 1)
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Imagine being able to fight the effects of Alzheimer’s through changes to the way you live your daily life. Dr. Dean Ornish sits down with host Meryl Comer to discuss the findings of his study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy. Lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise not only can reduce the risk of developing dementia, but this stu…
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This episode of StartUp Health NOW features a special guest host, Steven Krein, CEO & Co-founder of StartUp Health. Earlier this week, Steve led a Masterclass with Harry Leider, MD, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience.Dr. Leider offers invaluable insights for entrepreneurs, sharing his expertise across various sect…
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Ep 65: Music and Mind Series – Part 1 with Renée Fleming: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness
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How personal and meaningful are music and the arts to your brain health, mental well-being, and quality of life? Renée Fleming, World Renowned Soprano and Global Arts Health Advocate shares the latest science behind the intersection of arts and health with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer. Fleming’s new anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for…
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Virta Health is one of the greatest success stories in health tech today.Join us for an insightful StartUp Health NOW episode featuring Sami Inkinen, the visionary CEO & Founder of Virta Health, a pioneering company focused on the reversal of Type 2 diabetes. In this Masterclass, originally recorded in front of a virtual audience of entrepreneurs i…
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Gates Ventures’ Aishu Sukumar Is Fostering Collaboration on StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board
Breaking Down Silos for Alzheimer's Innovation: A Conversation with Aishu Sukumar of Gates VenturesThis episode of StartUp Health NOW welcomes Aishu Sukumar of Gates Ventures in another in our series of conversations with our Alzheimer’s Moonshot Impact Board. A champion for collaboration: Explore Sukumar's vision for leveraging data and fostering …
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