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Your Health, Your Wealth

Your Health, Your Wealth

著者： Dr. Eddie Patton
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概要

In Your Health, Your Wealth, renowned neurologist Dr. Eddie Patton exposes the hidden forces driving up medical costs for millions of Americans. From the fragmented healthcare infrastructure to hospital billing practices and pharmaceutical pricing, Dr. Patton provides an exhaustive examination of why the U.S. spends significantly more on healthcare than other nations.

"The US healthcare system emphasizes autonomy and choice for patients,” said Dr. Patton during episode one. "Accessibility is a key term that will be important in healthcare as we move forward."

Dr. Eddie Patton is a recipient of Texas Monthly Magazine's SuperDoctors®, Houstonia Magazine's Top Doctors awards, and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders. These accolades, along with his decades of experience, make him the ideal host for a podcast like this.

The podcast is a must-listen for anyone grappling with skyrocketing premiums, outrageous medical bills, or lack of access to quality care. Dr. Patton encourages listeners to "Increase your mindset, health set, and heart set as it pertains to your health and the healthcare system.”

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  • Brain Capital: A Conversation with UTMB President and CEO, Dr. Jochen Reiser

    Brain Capital: A Conversation with UTMB President and CEO, Dr. Jochen Reiser
    2026/05/11
    Brain health is the new economic engine. Dr. Patton is joined by Dr. Jochen Reiser, president and CEO of UTMB, to unpack “brain capital” in the age of AI. During this conversation, you'll learn how investing in mental resilience, cognitive skills, and neurodiversity can boost productivity, reduce sick days, and future‑proof institutions. Learn more about Dr. Jochen Reiser: https://www.utmb.edu/president/home/office-of-the-president-home-page Learn more about the UTMB Blue Zone Project: https://www.utmb.edu/spph/about-us/news/article/news/2026/03/06/utmb-launches-blue-zones-project-in-galveston Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE. Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Key Takeaways 1. Brain capital combines brain health and brain skills—like adaptability, judgment, and complex problem‑solving—and is emerging as critical infrastructure for growth in an AI‑driven economy. 2. Brain health and mental health are inseparable; untreated stress, burnout, and mental illness erode productivity, increase sick days, and make the overall “brain economy” negative. 3. UTMB is making brain capital a strategic priority by aligning education, clinical care, research, and innovation around brain and mental health, from preferential funding for brain projects to system‑wide AI adoption that elevates, rather than replaces, human roles. 4. Practical initiatives, like connectivity apps that strengthen workplace relationships, broad town halls about AI, and deliberate inclusion of neurology and psychiatry at the C‑suite table, show how organizations can build trust while rolling out new technology. 5. Neurodiversity and prevention matter: recognizing different learning and working styles, investing in dementia prevention, and community efforts like UTMB’s Blue Zones Project Galveston can expand brain capital across entire regions, not just within hospitals. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dr. Patton welcomes listeners, introduces Dr. Jochen Reiser, and frames the conversation around brain economy and brain health in a tech‑driven healthcare climate, noting that Reiser is joining from Europe. 00:50 Dr. Reiser thanks him, jokes about staying away from kidney physiology, and sets a collegial tone for the discussion. 01:05 Dr. Patton asks about Reiser’s journey from Germany to UTMB in Galveston, Texas. 01:20 Reiser describes studying medicine in Germany, completing a scientific thesis in molecular kidney disease that became a five‑year PhD, and doing early research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York before building his physician‑scientist career at Einstein, Harvard, University of Miami, Rush, and ultimately becoming president and CEO of UTMB. 03:02 Patton lays out key stats: brain‑related health issues, lost workdays, and over a trillion dollars in lost productivity, then defines brain capital as the combination of brain health and brain skills and cites estimates that investing in brain capital could add roughly 1.9 trillion dollars to U.S. GDP, before asking what brain capital means to Reiser as a leader. 04:46 Reiser explains that brain health and mental health are inseparable, argues that AI makes investing in the human brain more urgent than ever, and describes the current “negative” brain economy that results when brain and mental health needs are ignored. 06:00 He outlines how improving brain and mental health, and treating related diseases more effectively, can turn the brain economy positive—boosting financial output and positioning people and institutions to harness AI instead of being replaced by it. 07:00 Patton notes how fast AI is advancing and stresses the importance of investing in people, not just technology, to raise institutional productivity. 07:25 Reiser defines brain capital in practice: building brain skills, cognitive resilience, and mental resilience so people can take on more strategic work, earn more, and essentially get a “promotion” in their roles as their brain health improves. 08:15 Patton asks what UTMB is doing specifically to improve productivity and address brain health and brain capital across the organization. 08:28 Reiser describes UTMB as an ecosystem—students, healthcare delivery, research, and innovation—and explains how all of these domains are being aligned around improving brain health, building brain skills, and making people fully AI‑ready. 09:30 He gives an example of research prioritization, where brain and mental health projects are preferred when resources are allocated, sending a clear signal about institutional priorities. 10:42 Patton frames this as a mindset shift for healthcare leaders who have historically focused mainly on efficiency and cost, and asks how hard it has been to get people to embrace investing in employees’ brain health. 11:44 Reiser shares the story of a new connectivity app that lets staff across campuses ...
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    27 分
  • Cognitive Impairment 101: Why All Dementia Isn’t the Same

    Cognitive Impairment 101: Why All Dementia Isn’t the Same
    2026/04/27

    Not every memory slip is Alzheimer’s.

    Dr. Patton explains the full spectrum of memory loss, from normal aging to Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, and frontotemporal dementia, including reversible causes and how an accurate diagnosis protects both your brain and your wallet.

    Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE.

    Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    Key Takeaways

    1. Dementia is an umbrella term, and “cognitive impairment” better captures the many different conditions that can affect memory and thinking.

    2. Normal memory loss of aging is common, while mild cognitive impairment sits between normal aging and dementia and can have several different, often treatable causes.

    3. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, but blood, spinal fluid, and PET scan biomarkers now allow for earlier and more accurate diagnosis.

    4. Vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia each affect the brain differently and require tailored treatment, safety, and planning.

    5. Reversible causes like B12 deficiency, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, and normal pressure hydrocephalus can mimic dementia but often improve with proper treatment.

    Timestamped Overview

    00:00 Episode starts and Dr. Patton explains why he prefers “cognitive impairment” over “dementia” and outlines the spectrum of memory loss.

    03:30 Normal memory loss of aging and mild cognitive impairment are defined, with examples and common causes.

    06:30 Cognitive impairment progressing to dementia is described, and the importance of identifying the specific underlying disease is introduced.

    07:40 Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms, risk factors, and new diagnostic biomarkers are explained in everyday language.

    11:50 Vascular dementia, white matter disease on MRI, stepwise decline, and prevention through risk-factor control are discussed.

    15:30 Lewy body dementia symptoms—Parkinsonism, hallucinations, fluctuating alertness—and frequent misdiagnosis as Alzheimer’s are reviewed.

    18:00 Frontotemporal dementia is covered with real-world examples of personality change, impulsivity, and financial risk.

    20:20 Mixed dementia, with overlapping Alzheimer’s, vascular, and Parkinson’s pathology, is described as a complex but common reality.

    21:30 Reversible causes such as normal pressure hydrocephalus, B12 deficiency, and thyroid problems are highlighted with treatment options.

    24:25 Dr. Patton explains why accurate diagnosis matters for treatment choices, prognosis, legal planning, and family decision-making.

    28:30 The connection between misdiagnosis, unnecessary tests, missed prevention, and higher long-term healthcare costs is explored.

    30:30 Key warning signs—money problems, missed medications, getting lost, and scams—are outlined as reasons to seek evaluation.

    33:30 Sudden gambling, overspending, and other impulsive behaviors are reframed as possible signs of brain disease rather than character flaws.

    35:00 Practical brain-protection steps—exercise, brain games, social activity, and risk-factor control—are summarized.

    37:00 Episode closes with encouragement to seek a thorough workup, reassurance that you’re not alone, and a reminder that protecting brain health also protects wealth.

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    33 分
  • Menopause and Your Brain: How Hormones Shape Memory, Mood, and Migraines

    Menopause and Your Brain: How Hormones Shape Memory, Mood, and Migraines
    2026/04/13
    Menopause is not the end of your story; it can be the start of a better informed one. In this episode of Your Health, Your Wealth, I sit down with Dr. Terri Samuels to explain perimenopause and menopause in plain language, from symptoms like brain fog, insomnia, hot flashes, palpitations, joint pain, and sexual changes to the deeper impacts on heart, brain, and bone health. We break down the new science on hormone therapy, safer delivery methods, non hormonal options, and how pregnancy and family history should shape your plan. You will hear practical ways to talk with your clinician, protect your long term health, and avoid unnecessary medications and medical bills as you move through this transition. Connect with Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels HERE, and subscribe to her podcast The Menopod on YouTube. Learn more about Dr. Eddie Patton HERE. Subscribe to Your Health, Your Wealth on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Key Takeaways 1. Perimenopause often begins 8 to 10 years before the final period with irregular cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, sleep problems, anxiety, and joint pain that can easily be misdiagnosed as stress, depression, or simple aging. Recognizing this as a hormonal transition instead of a personal failing is the first step toward better care and fewer unnecessary tests and medications. 2. Updated data on hormone therapy shows that estradiol can lower breast cancer mortality and significantly reduce cardiovascular risk when started within 10 years of menopause, especially when delivered through the skin rather than as an oral pill. The main risks in earlier studies were linked to certain synthetic progestins and first pass liver effects, which is why modern treatment leans toward transdermal estradiol and more natural progesterone preparations when appropriate. 3. Not every woman needs hormones and some cannot safely take them, but regular exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight, managing blood pressure, and evaluating thyroid function can ease symptoms and protect long term brain, heart, and bone health. Non hormonal medications such as Veozah can help with hot flashes, especially for women with a history of breast cancer or surgical menopause. 4. Pregnancy history is an important but often overlooked piece of menopause risk assessment because conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and growth restricted babies are linked to a higher risk of later cardiovascular disease and stroke. Women with these histories should have more proactive conversations about heart health, hormone therapy, and prevention as they approach midlife. 5. Finding a clinician who truly understands menopause medicine can be the difference between being told to tough it out and having a tailored plan that addresses sleep, mood, sexual health, and long term prevention. You deserve to have your symptoms taken seriously, to understand your options, and to treat menopause as a strategic health and financial decision point rather than something you quietly endure. Timestamped Overview 00:33 Dr. Patton introduces Dr. Terri Samuels and explains that listener feedback prompted a deep dive on menopause and perimenopause. 03:35 Dr. Samuels explains perimenopause and menopause using the puberty analogy and describes the 8 to 10 year hormonal transition leading up to 12 months without a period. 06:23 Discussion of neurological and systemic symptoms including insomnia, brain fog, palpitations, anxiety, depression, joint pain, frozen shoulder, and sexual health changes that often go unrecognized as menopausal. 16:14 Conversation shifts to hormone replacement therapy history, early fear after the Women’s Health Initiative, and newer evidence about breast cancer and cardiovascular outcomes with estradiol. 21:17 Dr. Samuels explains why transdermal estradiol is preferred over oral estrogen, the role of progesterone and testosterone, and how delivery method affects clotting risk. 24:28 Exploration of lifestyle strategies, non hormonal options such as Veozah for hot flashes, and why exercise and healthy weight improve the menopause transition. 26:13 Dr. Samuels highlights pregnancy related risks like preeclampsia and growth restricted babies as red flags for future cardiovascular disease in midlife women. 29:02 Final guidance on when to seek specialized menopause care, how to recognize that symptoms are affecting quality of life, and encouragement to see menopause as a season to be informed and supported rather than afraid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 分
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