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In this episode, Dr. Guan talks about how important it is to get up and out of chairs in front of our computers and how to sit when we must. Hit play and learn how to keep an incredible structure healthy for the long run.

Chester Griffiths, MD, led his son and his neighbor in a marathon stand-off against flames and criminals under hail of burning debris.

Dr. Chester Griffiths finished performing brain surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, climbed into his car and drove across Los Angeles to save his beachfront Malibu home from the wildfires raging around the city. Read more.

Prepare for longevity by making the most of lifestyle interventions in 2025 and beyond with valuable information and courses from Pacific Neuroscience Institute®.

This episode joins Dr. Scott Kaiser as he delves into the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease, exploring its causes, treatments, and the holistic approaches that can help patients and families maintain quality of life in the face of cognitive challenges.

Exercise doesn’t just strengthen your body—it powers up your brain too. Dr. David Merrill, director of PNI’s Brain Health Center, explains that physical activity boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that helps neurons grow and connect, supporting learning and memory. While BDNF isn’t available in a pill, exercise naturally increases its levels, promoting brain plasticity and resilience. Regular workouts keep your brain sharp and adaptable, especially as you age.

We’re at the dawn of a new era in medical care, where the ability to predict, detect, and treat disease will be based on each individual’s genetics and the interaction of the genome with many lifestyle, environmental, and other factors. Join us for “Personalized Medicine” and hear podcast host Kym Douglas explore the possibilities with Dr. Santosh Kesari.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute® and Providence Saint John’s Health Center were key participants in a research study showing remarkable improvements for patients who were administered stem cells directly into the site of their traumatic brain injury.

Follow Agnes's courageous journey with trigeminal neuralgia, from a simple toothache to a life-changing diagnosis. Explore her journey through treatment options, culminating in a successful surgery at the Facial Pain Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI).

An estimated 39 million people on the US have some degree of facial pain including TMJ dysfunction and notoriously painful Trigeminal Neuralgia. Read about these painful syndromes and available medical and surgical treatment options.

Dr. Courtney Voelker & Dr. Rebecca Lewis, restored Father Timothy McGowan’s hearing with cochlear implants so he could get back to the work he loves.