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The MIND diet aims to reduce dementia and the decline in brain health that often occurs as people age. It combines aspects of two well-researched diets, the Mediterranean Diet and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).

This episode comes from the ThinkNeuro Podcast, Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh, an otolaryngologist specializing in voice and swallowing disorders, explains how innovative treatments, like vocal cord injections, can help patients regain their voice and improve swallowing function. Dr. Mehdizadeh shares how aging, strokes, and other conditions affect the vocal cords and what can be done to restore their function. Listen to this episode to learn about the importance of vocal cord health and the advanced techniques used to treat them.

The ancient Japanese traditions of Ikigai and hara hachi bu offer valuable wisdom on how to live a long, healthy, and joyful life. Learn more.

Unfortunately there is no clear answer to why people develop brain tumors. At this time, seeking out top neurosurgeons and high quality neuro-oncological care is the only way we have of dealing of brain tumors. Looking at risk factors can give us some insight but nothing definitive.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles, leading to increased pressure that can damage brain tissues. Learn more.

Sleep disruption can lead to fatigue, irritability, lack of focus, depression, and overall quality of life issues. Do you have sleep apnea?

The pituitary is the master gland controlling hormone levels. Learn what happens when the pituitary gland has to be incised during surgery.

In recent years, the cancer treatment landscape has begun shifting toward more personalized approaches. This is important because GMB tumors are heterogeneous i.e. no two individuals' tumors are alike. The results of a recent study in which Dr. Santosh Kesari was a collaborator, published in the August 2024 issue of Nature Communications, offer new hope. The study presents compelling evidence for a peptide vaccine that could extend survival for some GBM patients. Learn more.

Remember Dug the Dog from the movie Up and his distracted random outcries of "Squirrel!" ? In a world filled with distractions, it is easy to feel scattered. Dr. Karen Miller explains how savoring the present can help. Learn more.

This episode of the ThinkNeuro Podcast features Dr. Jennifer Bramen, a neuroscientist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, as she explores the powerful connection between gut microbes and brain health. Discover how the gut’s nervous system and its bacteria impact our mood and stress levels, and learn practical tips on how to support a healthy gut-brain connection through mindful eating. Tune in to hear Dr. Bramen's insights and research on this fascinating topic.