Show Notes
Welcome back to What I'd Tell My Family, the show where renowned neurologist Dr. Todd Levine answers your most pressing questions about brain and nerve health, the same way he would for his loved ones. In this special episode, Dr. Levine discusses his new book, Your Brain's Second Chance, co-authored with his wife Samantha, which challenges the idea that cognitive decline is inevitable. You'll hear how the latest advances in preventative neurology, lifestyle choices, and emerging biomarkers a...
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