Treating the Depressed Brain
Nearly one in five US adults are diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. As the use of antidepressants have steadily risen since their introduction in the 1980s, what have we learned a...
14 Nov 202338min
The Long Journey to Treat the Long Covid Brain
More than three years after the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many long Covid patients are still experiencing brain fog, extreme fatigue, and myriad other health issues, leaving some unable to comp...
7 Nov 202336min
Stephen King on Fiction and the Frightened Brain
The spooky season can be a divisive one. Some of us love being scared, and others avoid it at all costs. Author Stephen King has been terrifying readers for nearly 50 years, and knows what makes us sc...
31 Okt 202332min
The Recipe for a Nourished Brain
Many of us have been told that foods like blueberries, salmon, and leafy greens are “good for the brain.” But what does that really mean? Can eating certain foods make us smarter? More alert? Less str...
24 Okt 202338min
Paging Dr. Gupta: How to Cope with The Current News Cycle
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the latest news cycle, you’re not alone. That’s why, on today’s podcast, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to psychiatrist and author Dr. Gail Saltz from the New York Presbyteria...
17 Okt 202326min
Kids, Sports & the Concussed Brain
From the NFL to youth soccer, sports teams have been forced to reckon with decades of research showing the risks of repeated blows to the head through contact sports. At the same time, participation i...
10 Okt 202328min
The Good, the Bad and the Unknown of the Menopausal Brain
What happens in the brain during menopause? As it turns out, the brain gets remodeled, and even rewired, during that very specific time of life. And, while menopause often includes symptoms like hot f...
3 Okt 202332min
Michael Pollan Spills the Beans on the Caffeinated Brain
Are you someone who needs a cup of coffee or spot of tea to start the day? Would you be surprised to hear that the key ingredient, the thing that gives you that morning boost - caffeine - is also a ps...
26 Sep 202332min
