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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some listener-submitted questions. Then, Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Michael Okun, co-director of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, and the Adelaide Lackner Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida. Dr. Okun sheds light on the increasing rates of Parkinson's disease diagnosis in our communities, environmental factors that may contribute to the disease, and important considerations for those diagnosed with Parkinson's.
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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by author and neuroscientist Charan Ranganath to discuss his book "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters." Charan discusses the science behind why certain memories stick with us and techniques to hold on to memories throughout our lives.
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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles from the most recent edition of Brain & Life magazine! They give tips to feel healthy during the holidays, discuss career changes after a neurologic condition diagnosis, and explain what Sunflower Syndrome is. Check out the articles and more here.
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Part One: Community Stories of Navigating a Rare Epilepsy Diagnosis
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In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters answers your questions. She discusses managing the holidays with a neurologic condition, how weather can affect your brain, self-advocacy, and more. Thank you for submitting your questions and sharing your comments about the Brain & Life Podcast!
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Unfortunately, for this episode we had a few audio issues that could not be fixed, but we are excited to bring you this discussion and answer your questions
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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by influencer, video creator, and writer Jacquelyn Joyce Revere. Jacquelyn, who goes by "MomOfMyMom" on social media, shares her experiences navigating the road to care and support of a loved one with dementia and creating a community for others in similar situations. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, neurologist and dementia specialist at Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Cohen discusses dementia diagnoses and what the pathway to finding the right care looks like for families like Jacquelyn's.
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Guests: Jacquelyn Revere @momofmymom
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In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Katy Peters is joined by author, essayist, and speaker who "writes, thinks, and talks about disability" Jessica Slice. Jessica shares about her experiences as a disabled parent, what inspired her to write her books, and what hopes she has for the future. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Svetlana Blitshteyn, Director and Founder of Dysautonomia Clinic and Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Blitshteyn explains exactly what Ehlers-Danlos, POTS, and Dysautonomia are, how diagnoses are made, and what treatment options look like.
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Guests: Jessica Slice @jessicaslice; Dr. Svetlana Blitshtyen @dysclinic
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by JenVon Cherry, who was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child after a traumatic brain injury (TBI.) JenVon is now an epilepsy advocate who founded Epitome of Epilepsy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for individuals affected by epilepsy, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Latanya Agurs, former army neurologist and assistant professor of neurology serving as the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program Director at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Agurs discusses epilepsy and TBI in children, the emotional components of a diagnosis, and resources for caregivers.
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Guests: JenVon Cherry @epitomeofepilepsy; Dr. Latanya Agurs @chlachildneuro
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Top Chef contestant and restaurant owner Dan Jacobs. Dan shares his Kennedy disease diagnosis and how despite his symptoms, he found his way to the Top Chef kitchen. He also discusses what led him to pursue a career in cooking and how he is planning for his future. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Chris Grunseich, a neurologist and researcher with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders, working at the NIH in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Grunseich explains Kennedy disease and other genetic disorders and how researchers are working to find exactly what patients need to thrive.
Dan Jacobs, Dr. Correa, and Dr. Peters also shared some of their favorite holiday recipes in this episode! See the end of the show notes to learn more.
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Guests: Dan Jacobs @chefdanjacobs; Dr. Chris Grunseich @nihgov
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Recipes
Dr. Peters' Favorite Turkey Risotto
Dr. Correa's Favorite Mojo Verde
Dan Jacobs' Smashed Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
• 6-8 persian cucmbers or 2 large seedless cucumbers
• 1/4C mung bean sprouts
• 1/4C sliced daikon radish
• 1/4C scallions sliced as thin and long as you can
• 1 bunch cilantro roughly picked (you can leave some stem on. The stems are full of
flavor.
• 1/4C dill
• 1/4C roasted and salted peanuts chopped up in a food processor
• 2T chili crunch (by whatever producer. Fly by Jing's is a nice one.)
• 4T black vinegar
• 1t salt
• 2t sugar
• 1/4C sesame oil
Process
1. Put cucumbers in a gallon ziplock bag. Do not seal them. If using Persian
cucumbers, you will need to chop them in. Thirds and then halve lengthwise.
2. Using a rolling pin or mallet, beat the cucumbers up a bit. The irregular crags and
breaks will hold the vinaigrette perfectly.
3. Mix the chili crunch, black vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and sugar.
4. Mix all ingredients.
In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer some of your questions. Then, Dr. Peters is joined by Dr. Rohan Ramakrishna, professor of Neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and co-founder of an application called Roon. Roon taps into accurate health information, particularly in the areas of ALS, dementia, and brain tumors, and connects patients and caregivers with the doctors and communities they're looking for. Dr. Ramakrishna explains how this app came to be, who it's helping, and what's coming next.
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Guests: Roon App @roon.care
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
In this episode of the Brain & Life podcast, co-host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Deborah Vauclare, loving mother of Leo, who is living with a rare genetic neurodegenerative condition called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD.) Deborah shares about Leo's diagnosis and symptoms and how she and her family started an organization called Bisous for Léo with the goal to eradicate INAD and other related neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Darius Adams, clinical geneticist who works as the Medical Director of the Goryeb Children's Hospital Genetics and Metabolism Division. Dr. Adams explains what INAD is and what types of research are being conducted to better the lives of patients and their families.
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