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The Brain Health Revolution Podcast

Dean and Ayesha Sherzai

Join award-winning neurologists and researchers, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, for a fun, innovative and inspirational approach to brain health and all matters concerning the remarkable huma...

Episodes

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Introducing our new show: 'Your Brain On'

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...

01:18Feb 14, 2024

Your Brain On... Dry January

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 O...

36:38Feb 7, 2024

Your Brain On... New Year's Resolutions

On New Year's Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from t...

36:26Jan 29, 2024

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

In this episode, we're joined by science writer and author of ' The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, an...

49:11Nov 10, 2023

The neuroscience of hypnosis, with Dr. David Spiegel

In this episode, we're joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel — co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosi...

54:03Oct 19, 2023

The power of community for better brain health

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked importance of addressing behavior change for improving brain health and overall wellbeing,...

23:36Oct 5, 2023

Neuroplasticity: the incredible ways our brains evolve and adapt

In this episode, Ayesha and Dean discuss 'neuroplasticity', a term that was once echoed only within the walls of neuroscience labs, but whic...

43:12Sep 28, 2023

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

This episode was a live presentation for our members in the NEURO Academy online community. We presented a summary of the pivotal role that...

01:14:18Sep 15, 2023

Brain and Behavior with Nicole Vignola

In this episode, we spoke with Nicole Vignola, who is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangib...

01:14:31Sep 8, 2023

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

In this episode In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the world of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed medications...

42:47Sep 1, 2023

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

In this episode, we dive deep into the recent, much anticipated randomized controlled trial on the MIND diet. The headlines were ablaze with...

43:28Aug 10, 2023

Beyond Myths: The Latest Evidence on Fats and Brain Function

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 la...

01:03:38Jul 28, 2023

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

In this episode, we explore the connection between hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk, the impact of hormones on brain developmen...

52:57Jul 21, 2023

Unraveling the APOE 4 Gene and the Alzheimer's Puzzle

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 dis...

58:53Jun 29, 2023

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

We're thrilled to share our conversation with our guest on today's episode, Kimberley Wilson, PhD . She is a highly respected psychologist,...

01:11:05Jun 1, 2023

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

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the latest breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In today's...

48:18May 11, 2023

The Power of Storytelling to Educate and Empower with Lisa Genova

This episode is a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova . Her debut novel Still Alice abou...

56:55May 4, 2023

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

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. W...

01:12:36Apr 27, 2023

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

In this episode, we discuss epilepsy and describe the life of the 19th century philosopher and writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and how the seizur...

01:13:37Apr 20, 2023

The Scourge of Parkinson's Disease

In this episode, we explore Parkinson's disease (PD), which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging after Alzheimer's...

54:43Apr 13, 2023