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Curious Minds: Brain Health

23 episodes 96%4KCC

Inside the aging brain, science confronts memory loss and resilience.

Explore how the brain changes from development through aging, and what researchers understand about Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, concussion-related damage, and dementia risk. Drawing on rapidly evolving neuroscience, this series reveals how learning, plasticity, inflammation, and genetics shape brain health, giving every episode real stakes for how we think about the mind over a lifetime.

Episode guide

23 episodes
1
1The Amazing Childhood Brain
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," sheds light on the surprising capabilities of the childhood brain.
4 min
2
2Are Teenagers Better at Multitasking?
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," investigates the timeless question of whether adolescents are better at multi-tasking than adults.
3 min
3
3Why Do Teenagers Sleep So Much?
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.
3 min
4
4The Teenage Brain and Mental Illness
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.
3 min
5
5What Makes the Teenage Brain So Dangerous?
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.
6 min
6
6Are There Drugs To Prevent Alzheimer's?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's Disease.
1 min
7
7Can A Blow To The Head Cause Alzheimer's?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could potentially lead to Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.
2 min
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8Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows us how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's Disease.
2 min
9
9Can We Really Cure Depression?
Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true 'cure' for depression.
1 min
10
10Do Genes Determine Alzheimer's?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's Disease.
1 min
11
11How Do We Eradicate Alzheimer's?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, expresses his view on how Alzheimer's can be eliminated in future generations.
1 min
12
12Is There A Connection Between Alzheimer's And Parkinson's?
The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.
1 min
13
13How Many People In The U.S. Have Alzheimer's?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's Disease.
1 min
14
14Is Alzheimer's A Deadly Disease?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how Alzheimer's can lead to death as well as how long one can live with the disease.
1 min
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15Understanding Alzheimer's
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.
3 min
16
16What Are The Burdens On The Alzheimer's Caregiver?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on Alzheimer's caregivers.
1 min
17
17What Causes Dementia?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.
2 min
18
18What Is Late On-Set Alzheimer's?
As we get older, is Alzheimer's Disease inevitable? Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, takes a look at the probability of developing the disease.
1 min
19
19Is Epilepsy More Common Than We Think?
Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why all of us should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in our lives.
5 min
20
20What Is Still Unknown About The Brain?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explains our current understanding of the human brain.
2 min
21
21What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's And Dementia?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
2 min
22
22When Does Alzheimer's Begin To Develop?
Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the pathology that will eventually lead to Alzheimer's Disease.
1 min
23
23Will We Ever Cure Alzheimer's?
The cure for Alzheimer's could be right around the corner. Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how we might reach this fundamental milestone.
1 min
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