NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — July 17, 2026

Welcome to NeurologyLive^®'s Friday 5! Every week, the staff compiles 5 highlights of NeurologyLive's widespread coverage in neurology, ranging from newsworthy study findings and FDA action to expert interviews and peer-to-peer panel discussions.

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1: Long-Term Brain Health in Former Soccer Players: Caleigh Lynch, MSc, and Thomas Parker, PhD

In a recent interview at AAIC 2026, Caleigh Lynch, MSc, and Thomas Parker, PhD, talked about the potential neurological effects of repetitive head impacts in retired elite soccer players, with findings offering new insights into symptoms, brain structure, and future research directions. [WATCH TIME: 3 Minutes]

2: Improving MIND Diet Adherence Through Culinary Medicine in Older Adults With Diabetes: Mirnova Ceide, MD, MS

In a recent interview at AAIC 2026, Mirnova Ceide, MD, MS, associate professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discussed a culinary medicine intervention to improve MIND diet adherence and mood in older adults with type 2 diabetes. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

3: Optimizing Amyloid Biomarker Use to Guide Antiamyloid Immunotherapy Eligibility in Alzheimer Disease: Suzanne Schindler, MD, PhD

In a recent interview at AAIC 2026, Suzanne Schindler, MD, PhD, professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis, discussed how integrating clinical assessment with amyloid biomarkers can improve diagnostic accuracy in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

4: NeuroVoices: Jeff Dage, PhD, on Clinical Implementation of Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease

In our latest NeuroVoices Q&A, Jeff Dage, PhD, senior research professor of neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine, discussed the evolving role of blood-based Alzheimer disease biomarkers, particularly p-tau217, at AAIC 2026.

5: Using Sensory-Based Interventions for Older Adults With Dementia: Elizabeth Rhodus, PhD, MS, OTR/L

In a recent interview at AAIC 2026, Elizabeth Rhodus, PhD, MS, OTR/L, assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky, discussed a nonpharmacologic intervention designed to address sensory processing impairments in older adults with dementia. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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