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Introducing our new show: ‘Your Brain On’

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - February 14, 2024 18:12 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
Our brand new show, Your Brain On, is now live! Your Brain On is a podcast about the neuroscience of everything. Each episode will look at an aspect of life through a neuroscientific lens, with science-based stories, interviews, anecdotes, advice, and immersive sounds. We’ll be exploring how...

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Your Brain On... Dry January

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - February 07, 2024 20:26 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
What happens to your brain when you stop drinking? Is doing Dry January the best way to quit? In this second preview episode of Your Brain On, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • How alcohol affects your brain, at a cellular level • Why a gradual detoxification might be better ...

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Your Brain On... New Year’s Resolutions

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - January 29, 2024 21:03 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
On New Year’s Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12 months. Surges of dopamine mix with our aspirations, forming resolutions. As we count down to the new year, we’re full of excitement and hope. ...

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Navigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. Grimes

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - November 10, 2023 02:23 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we’re joined by science writer and author of ‘The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda’, David Robert Grimes, for a discussion about science communication and the unrelenting rise of misinformation on social media. We talk about:...

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The neuroscience of hypnosis, with Dr. David Spiegel

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - October 19, 2023 20:43 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we’re joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel — co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosis app Reveri — for a discussion about the use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy in clinical settings. We talk about: • The research-supported neuroscience of...

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The power of community for better brain health

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - October 05, 2023 17:03 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked importance of addressing behavior change for improving brain health and overall wellbeing, and how we need to involve our communities at every step of change towards such optimizations. We talk about: • The neuroscience and circumstantial infl...

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Neuroplasticity: the incredible ways our brains evolve and adapt

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - September 28, 2023 17:45 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, Ayesha and Dean discuss ‘neuroplasticity’, a term that was once echoed only within the walls of neuroscience labs, but which has now become an increasingly well-known word for describing how our brains evolve and adapt. We talk about: • How modern technology has enabled our ...

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The Profound Influence of Lifestyle on Brain Health: A NEURO Academy Live Session

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - September 15, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode was a live presentation for our members in the NEURO Academy online community. We presented a summary of the pivotal role that lifestyle changes play in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and answered questions at the end.  The research presented was on the following: Dietary ...

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Brain and Behavior with Nicole Vignola

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - September 08, 2023 13:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we spoke with Nicole Vignola, who is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for the masses. With 12 years of coaching experience, Nicole has a BSc in Neuroscience from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Organisational Psycho...

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Beyond Heartburn: Probing the Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor and Dementia

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - September 01, 2023 16:08 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the world of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed medications for heartburn and acid reflux. While these drugs have brought relief to millions worldwide, recent studies have begun to uncover potential links between PPI...

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The MIND Diet Debacle: Uncovering the Randomized Controlled Trial's Oversights and Implications

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - August 10, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we dive deep into the recent, much anticipated randomized controlled trial on the MIND diet. The headlines were ablaze with the dissapointing, less-than-stellar results of the study, but was it truly the diet that didn't work as well as it should have, or was the methodology fla...

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Beyond Myths: The Latest Evidence on Fats and Brain Function

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - July 28, 2023 16:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we delve deep into the role fats play in brain health. We bust some common myths about dietary fats and talked about the latest scientific evidence to paint a clearer picture of how these essential nutrients contribute to our cognitive function. Episode Highlights: Understand...

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Shifting Perspectives: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, and the Dementia Dialogue

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - July 21, 2023 09:01 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we explore the connection between hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk, the impact of hormones on brain development and resilience throughout life, and the critical considerations for individuals undergoing pre- and post-menopause in terms of brain health. Specificall...

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Unraveling the APOE 4 Gene and the Alzheimer's Puzzle

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - June 29, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode is part of a live recording for our NEURO Academy community, and the topic of the discussion is the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease, in particular a deep dive into Apolipoprotein E4 or APOE4 gene, which is the most influential genetic risk factor associated with Late Onset Alzheimer...

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The 2 angry ostriches: A tale about friendship

Storytime with Brainytoon: Bedtime Stories for Kids - June 07, 2023 04:07 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Two ostriches learn that there is more to life than winning a competition. A story about friendship and that things don't have to be so serious all the time. Thanks for listening to bedtime stories with Brainytoon. Visit us at brainytoon.com for more stories that kids love. Don't forget to ...

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Social Media, Mental Health & Reliable Nutrition Information with Kimberley Wilson, PhD

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - June 01, 2023 15:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
We’re thrilled to share our conversation with our guest on today’s episode, Kimberley Wilson, PhD. She is a highly respected psychologist, author, and expert in the field of mental health and nutrition, and in this episode, she shares her insights on how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape o...

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The Singing Bird

Storytime with Brainytoon: Bedtime Stories for Kids - May 19, 2023 03:51 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
A tale about a bird who learns to never stop doing what she loves. Thanks for listening to bedtime stories with Brainytoon. Visit us at brainytoon.com for more stories that kids love. Don't forget to follow us on social media and subscribe to our podcast to get new episodes automatically. ...

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Donanemab: A New Ray of Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer's

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - May 11, 2023 19:22 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the latest breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In today's episode, we discussed the new monoclonal antibidy, Donanemab, that is offering hope to Alzheimer's patients and their families, and how Donanemab is differe...

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The Power of Storytelling to Educate and Empower with Lisa Genova

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - May 04, 2023 16:58 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode is a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova. Her debut novel Still Alice about a Harvard University professor who suffers early onset Alzheimer's disease sold millions of copies and has been translated into 37 languages. The book was ...

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Aesop's Fables: The Lion and the Mouse:

Storytime with Brainytoon: Bedtime Stories for Kids - May 01, 2023 16:32 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The classic fable "The Lion and the Mouse" is one of Aesop's most beloved fables. It tells the story of a mighty lion who learns that sometimes help can come from the most unexpected places. Thanks for listening to bedtime stories with Brainytoon. Visit us at brainytoon.com for more stories th...

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Migraine Mindset: Exploring the Science, Symptoms, and Solutions of Headaches and Migraines with Dr. Chelsea Stone, DO

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - April 27, 2023 16:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode is a deep dive into the topic of headache with our colleague, an expert in the field of headache medicine, Dr. Chelsea Stone. We explored the definition, classification, general presentation, diagnosis and some of the latest treatments available for headaches.  Dr. Stone is a bo...

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Mind on Fire: Exploring Seizures and The Story of Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - April 20, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we discuss epilepsy and describe the life of the 19th century philosopher and writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and how the seizures that tormented him throughout his life would become both a source of creative inspiration and an obstacle that he struggled to overcome. You can read the...

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Gustav the Giraffe

Storytime with Brainytoon: Bedtime Stories for Kids - April 16, 2023 23:16 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Gustav the giraffe has a little problem but his friend Ellie the elephant thinks she has the solution! Thanks for listening to bedtime stories with Brainytoon. Visit us at brainytoon.com for more bedtime stories that kids love. Don't forget to follow us on social media and subscribe to our p...

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The Scourge of Parkinson's Disease

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - April 13, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
In this episode, we explore Parkinson's disease (PD), which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging after Alzheimer's disease, and the most common movement disorder. It affects approximately 1 million people in the United States, and it is estimated that 60,000 new cases ar...

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The Most Common Neurological Disorder Among Young Adults - Multiple Sclerosis

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - April 06, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode is an in depth review of Multiple Sclerosis, The most common neurological disorder among young adults. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system and is one of the most common conditions that is addressed in the field of neurology. Despite the advanc...

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The Tricky Frog

Storytime with Brainytoon: Bedtime Stories for Kids - April 02, 2023 17:15 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
A brother frog likes to trick and fool his sister. Until one day, he is on the other end of the joke. Thanks for listening to bedtime stories with Brainytoon. Visit us at brainytoon.com for more bedtime stories that kids love. Don't forget to follow us on social media and subscribe to our po...

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The Often Invisible Syndrome: Traumatic Brain Injury

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - April 01, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode was part of a live discussion for members in NEURO Academy. We discussed brain injuries and concussion, and expanded on their definitions, classification, presentation, signs and symptoms, management and treatment. NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment where you’l...

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Goodnight Everyone

Storytime with Brainytoon: Bedtime Stories for Kids - March 17, 2023 02:57 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Kimbo is ready for bed but it seems like the owl outside the house has other ideas. Thanks for listening to bedtime stories with Brainytoon. Visit us at brainytoon.com for more bedtime stories that kids love. Don't forget to follow us on social media and subscribe to our podcast to get new e...

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Laxatives "Cause" Dementia? A Discussion and Review of The Latest Research

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - March 16, 2023 15:22 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
This episode was part of a live discussion in the Science Club of the NEURO Academy. We discussed the recent article that showed an association between laxative intake and dementia, and critically analzed the methodology and the results for the audience. We then answered their questions.  Refe...

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Ethics in The Era of Artificial Intelligence with Erin Sharoni

The Brain Health Revolution Podcast - March 09, 2023 16:36 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 263 ratings
Our guest for this episode is Erin Sharoni, who is a Master of Bioethics degree candidate (‘23) at Harvard Medical School and a seasoned biotechnology executive with expertise in longevity, epigenetics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We discussed the incredibly important value of ethics in th...

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