Neuro novelist Lisa Genova discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy perspective on neurological diseases, followed by sponsorship messages for Solgar cellular nutrition and Rosetta Stone. The chapter also explores the inspiration behind the book 'Every Note Played' and the challenges faced by individuals, including the rapid progression of ALS and the experiences of those affected like Stephen Hawking.
Original broadcast date: December 23, 2022. Our brains are magnificently complex - and highly fallible. This hour, neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova explains how to keep our brains healthy and what to do when something goes wrong.
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