Dr. Kellyann Niotis joined Simon Hill’s The Proof podcast alongside renowned lipidologist Dr. Thomas Dayspring for an in-depth discussion on the connection between cholesterol, cardiovascular health, and dementia risk. Together, they explore how cholesterol metabolism, lipoproteins, genetics, and other modifiable risk factors influence long-term brain health, while highlighting the growing role of personalized prevention in reducing the risk of neurodegenerative disease.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Niotis explains why protecting brain health should begin decades before symptoms appear and discusses the importance of optimizing LDL cholesterol, ApoB, metabolic health, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and other evidence-based lifestyle interventions. The episode also examines the impact of the APOE4 gene, advanced lipid testing, and emerging strategies for preserving cognitive function throughout aging.
Listen to the full episode of The Proof to learn how cardiovascular health and precision prevention can help support lifelong brain health and reduce the risk of dementia.
