This podcast episode dives into the complexities of Multiple Sclerosis, a common neurological disorder among young adults. The discussion revolves around misdiagnosis, debunking myths about MS management, available medications and therapies, coping strategies, and the importance of seeking medical support. It also covers topics like the testing process for diagnosing MS, the autoimmune and inflammatory nature of the disease, genetic analysis, environmental factors influencing MS risk, the effects of pregnancy on MS, and debunking common treatment myths.

This podcast discusses traumatic brain injury and concussion, including definitions, classification, signs and symptoms, management, and treatment. It explores the speaker's personal journey in seeking relief from traumatic brain injury and the frustration with specialists. The podcast also covers different types of memory loss, the Glasgow Coma Scale, vulnerability of axons in brain injury, diagnosis and prognosis, advocating for oneself, inflammation and tau protein, and tips for brain health maintenance.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the relationship between laxative use and dementia risk, exploring the complexity of the topic. They delve into the different types of laxatives and their mechanisms of action. They also address factors affecting the gastrointestinal tract and the importance of addressing the underlying cause of constipation. Additionally, they provide insights on fiber intake, medication use, and how to improve bowel movements for optimal health.

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 the field of AI, and explored the reasons why at this most pivotal of times in human history, there hasn't been enough conversations around this subject.  Erin has over 15 years of experience building products and brands in molecular health, media, and finance. She has held roles at top financial institutions like Bridgewater Associates, biotech startups like InsideTracker, and worked as an anchor and commentator on national television. Erin sits on the Advisory Board of Animal Save Movement, a global animal rights organization that aims to end animal exploitation through the act of bearing witness and through her work, is passionate about developing animal-free research technologies. Erin holds an additional master’s degree in the field of Biology from Harvard, and a BA with Honors in Studio Art from Wesleyan University. She is currently a researcher for the NIH's AI program, Bridge2AI, where she focuses on the ethics of AI in three-dimensional cell mapping for disease prediction. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinsharoni/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinsharoni/ Twitter https://twitter.com/erinsharoni   Follow us: Join the NEURO Academy: https://neuroacademy.com/ Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: https://thebraindocs.com/

In this episode, we discuss Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia (FTD). FTD is a type of dementia that usually occurs in younger individuals and is progressive. We discuss: Signs and symptoms The different types of FTD The case of Phineas Gage Diagnosis Treatment and management Current research on FTD and implications This episode was conducted live for our NEURO Academy audience.  Join us at NEURO Academy,  a membership based online environment where you’ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, live cooking sessions, live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, have access to on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking,  anxiety, and many others on various topics related to brain health. We just released a comprehensive course of evidence based nutrition in  brain health, along with a complete cooking course that will help you learn the basics of healthy eating and how you can apply all the knowledge by improving what’s on your plate. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you’re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. If you join today and until March 5, you will have a chance to get three months off!  Join the NEURO Academy: https://neuroacademy.com/ Follow us: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: https://thebraindocs.com/

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Howard Rankin, who has has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, behavior change and neurotechnology. He has worked extensively in the addictions space, running both inpatient and outpatient programs. Along with a career in academics and research, he is also an experienced speaker, coach and best-selling and award-winning author. Dr. Rankin has written 12 books in his own name, co-written another 12, and ghostwritten 30 others, all nonfiction. Howard has also published more than 30 scientific articles on addiction and behavior change, and been a consultant to the NIH and WHO. His latest books include I Think Therefore I Am Wrong: A Guide to Bias, Political Correctness, Fake News and the Future of Mankind which explores the default setting of the mind and how that can lead us astray, Falling to Grace: The Art and Science of Redemption was released on April 15, 2022 and was featured in Psychology Today magazine (May 2022 issue).  Dr. Rankin is also a Psychology Today blogger, the creator and host of the How Not To Think podcast and a consultant to Sapien Labs and Science Director at IntualityAI. https://www.drhowardjrankin.com/ Join us at NEURO Academy, a membership based online environment where you’ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, live cooking sessions, live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, have access to on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking,  anxiety, and many others on various topics related to brain health. We just released a comprehensive course of evidence based nutrition in  brain health, along with a complete cooking course that will help you learn the basics of healthy eating and how you can apply all the knowledge by improving what’s on your plate. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you’re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. If you join today and until Feb 28th, you will have a chance to get three months off!  Join the NEURO Academy: https://neuroacademy.com/ Follow us: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: https://thebraindocs.com/

In this episode, we will be speaking about what we believe to be one of the most important aspects and the biggest contributor to brain health - our communities - and each individuals relationship within their community. Based on our experience and the data supporting this theory, brain diseases such has stroke, Alzheimer’s and other dementia are most  consequentially affected at the level of the community. We will discuss the nuances and how community ownership and mobilization is the most important aspect of addressing and preventing devastating neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, stroke and other dementia.    Our Better Brain Nutition and Cooking Course is Live!  Check it out on NEUROAcademy.com If you join the NEURO Academy annual plan by February 28th at 11:59 PM Eastern, you’ll get three months free! NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment where you’ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, live cooking sessions, live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, have access to on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking, Neuro coaching, anxiety, and many others on various topics related to brain health. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you’re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course.   Join us by visiting NEUROacademy.com.   Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: TheBrainDocs.com

This episode’s guest is Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to his patients at his clinic in Vancouver and to the public through his social media channels. He has been a contributing author on multiple textbooks from Professional Health Systems, including their Nutrition textbook. He is also a public speaker, and is well-known for his content across multiple social media platforms, where he often tackles misinformation around diet and dives deep into the latest nutrition research.  We reviewed the latest evidence on some of the most debated and controversial topics in nutrition. Our conversation revolved around topics such as the data on dietary protein source and quality, fats, low carbohydrate diets, lectins and other anti-nutrients, artificial sweeteners, and many other topics.   References: Carb quality: - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30638909/    Food groups and mortality: - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28446499/    Low carb/keto: - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24500611/  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8001988/    Antinutrients: - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7600777/    Protein:  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29722584/  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33599941/  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25628520/  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358922/  - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33261645/  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3698202/    Saturated fat vs other fats: - https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/246104 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28444290/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/saturated-fats-and-health-sacn-report   Alcohol guidelines: - https://ccsa.ca/canadas-guidance-alcohol-and-health Join the FREE 5-Day Better Brain Nutrition Challenge! BetterBrainNutritionChallenge.com Link to Dr. Nagra’s website: https://drmatthewnagra.com Dr. Nagra’s Social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.matthewnagra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.matthewnagra/ Follow us: Join the NEURO Academy: NEUROacademy.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: TheBrainDocs.com

This episode is dedicated to the science behind the consumption of  gluten and brain health. There is a notion that gluten is bad for our health and especially for our brain, but does that stem from valid scientific sources, or is it just a food fashion statement? Dean and Ayesha go through a case report of celiac disease, describe what gluten is, the science behind it, and explore the evidence for and against gluten for different populations.  Ayesha is leading a FREE 5-day, Better Brain Nutrition Challenge beginning Saturday, Feb 4th that will teach the basics of brain-healthy eating and give you specific meals you can make for yourself and your family. She will go live each day of the challenge to cook, alongside you, a brain-healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks so that you can see how delicious and simple healthy nutrition can be. LINK: https://betterbrainnutritionchallenge.mn.co  References: Wang, Yiqing, et al. "Long-term intake of gluten and cognitive function among US women." JAMA network open 4.5 (2021): e2113020-e2113020. PMID: PMID: 34019084 Wang, Kanran, et al. "High consumption of whole grain foods decreases the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease: Framingham Offspring Cohort." Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences (2022). PMID: PMID: 36382854 Lebwohl, Benjamin, et al. "Long term gluten consumption in adults without celiac disease and risk of coronary heart disease: prospective cohort study." bmj 357 (2017). PMID: PMID: 28465308   Follow us: Join the NEURO Academy: NEUROacademy.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: TheBrainDocs.com

In this episode, we covered some of the interesting research findings from the year 2022, and neuroscientifically let our hair down a bit and had fun. We discussed the following:  - Napping and dementia - Canabis use and cognitive impairment - Some people who are in coma may be concious  - Falsification of data around amyloid hypothesis - The new Alzheimer's medication: Lecanemab - The discovery of the Mutliple Sclerosis Gene - Brain "reading" devices help paralyzed people move, talk, and touch - People may pick friends that smell like them!   NEURO Academy is a membership based online environment where you’ll have access to resources to achieve optimal health, a better, sharper memory, and prevent cognitive decline. The platform provides the opportunity to connect with us and an empowering community and participate in weekly live Q&A sessions, live cooking sessions, live podcasts and Q&A with remarkable health leaders, have access to on demand courses on prevention of neurological diseases, expanding the course to evidence based nutrition and cooking, Neuro coaching, anxiety, and many others on various topics related to brain health. You will be able to get CE or CME credits if you’re interested, and also receive certification after taking the course. Join us by visiting NEUROacademy.com. Follow us: Join the NEURO Academy: NEUROacademy.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs TikTok: @thebraindocs Website: TheBrainDocs.com