Guest: Dr. Kat Toups

What if memory loss and cognitive decline aren’t the inevitable parts of aging we’ve been led to believe?

In this episode, psychiatrist and clinical researcher Dr. Kat Toups, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, shares hopeful, science-backed insights that are reshaping how we understand brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing from proof-of-concept and randomized controlled trials, Dr. Toups discusses compelling evidence showing that a personalized, precision-medicine approach—addressing multiple contributors to cognitive decline—can lead to meaningful improvements in memory, thinking speed, and overall brain function, even in early dementia.

She shares patient outcomes achieved through a whole-person approach, including nutrition, movement, quality sleep, brain training, and stress management. Stress reduction was supported through heart coherence-based training practices developed by HeartMath, selected for their ease of use and consistency of practice. Hosted by Deborah Rozman, this episode offers clarity and hope for anyone focused on Alzheimer’s prevention and healthy cognitive aging.

About our guest: 

Kat Toups, MD, DFAPA, IFMCP, is a distinguished functional medicine psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and thought leader in the field of cognitive health. 

She collaborated with Dr. Dale Bredesen as the principal investigator on two successful multi-modal precision medicine clinical trials to reverse cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease. With decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Toups combines psychiatry, functional medicine, and cutting-edge research to uncover and address the root causes of cognitive decline. Her innovative, personalized approach has made her a sought-after speaker, educator, and mentor in the Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention community.Listen to more Add Heart podcasts.