BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's

Meryl Comer, UsAgainstAlzheimer's
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BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's

BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. We’ll delve into what matters most to you about your brain and ask questions about keeping your memory sharp and maintaining optimal brain health. Learn about the latest in the science of longevity, Alzheimer’s and cognitive disease research. We’ll look at disparities in diseases, and equity and access for all. New episodes, hosted by Meryl Comer, are available first and third Tuesdays of every month. Join Us!

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Ep 75: Music and Mind Series - Part 5 with Renée Fleming: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness

    Music and the arts have a positive impact on brain health, mental well-being, and quality of life. Renée Fleming, World Renowned Soprano and Global Arts Health Advocate shares the latest science behind the healing power of music and the brain with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer. Fleming’s anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, is a collection of essays about the powerful impact of music on health and human experiences, particularly how it plays a critical ro...

    15min

  2. 5 DE NOV.

    Ep 74: Music and Mind Series - Part 4 with Assal Habibi, Ph.D.

    The latest research shows that not only does music play an important role in the development of cognitive, emotional, and social abilities in children, but it also benefits cognitive functioning in older adults, including those suffering from dementia.In this episode of BrainStorm host Meryl Comer sits down with Dr. Assal Habibi, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity Institute and Director of the Center for Music Brain and Society at the University of Southern Californ...

    18min

  3. 15 DE OUT.

    Ep 73: Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 2)

    Long-term and health care costs for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to reach $360 billion in the Unites States this year. In part 2 of the interview with Investment Advisor and New York Times Bestselling author Ric Edelman, host Meryl Comer asks about the financial challenges faced by families dealing with Alzheimer’s. Listen to the advice Edleman has about long-term care insurance and mistakes individuals commonly make in planning for retirement. You won’t wa...

    20min

  4. 2 DE OUT.

    Ep 72: Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 1)

    Alzheimer’s disease can devastate families financially and requires smart financial planning for healthy longevity. Investment Advisor and New York Times bestselling author Ric Edelman and host Meryl Comer discuss the financial implications of Alzheimer’s. Mr. Edelman highlights a few common financial mistakes individuals often make, including procrastination in planning for retirement. Better diagnostic tools for Alzheimer’s and the importance of early detection are needed to help manage the...

    21min

  5. 17 DE SET.

    Ep 71: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 2)

    When it comes to brain health, it can be information overload. Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University give their perspective on brain health supplements and the tests to have your doctor administer. In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl Comer also delves into the couple's research and the difficulties of recruitment. Their work, featured in the Netflix documentary You Are What You E...

    21min

  6. 4 DE SET.

    Ep 70: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 1)

    Can small adjustments to lifestyle make a difference for healthy longevity? In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl Comer focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention with Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. The couple's research, including their work featured in the Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat, shows that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Their discussion underscores t...

    20min

  7. 20 DE AGO.

    Ep 69: Music and Mind Series – Part 3 with Connie Tomaino

    How does someone with a movement disorder that effects executive functioning suddenly move to music with a dance tempo? Concetta M. Tomaino, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and long-time collaborator with famed British neurologist Oliver Sacks, explores the power of music to reach those with dementia and other neurologic conditions. Tomaino dives into the research with host, Meryl Comer on ways to use music to awaken cognitive reserv...

    13min

  8. 6 DE AGO.

    Ep 68: Music and Mind Series – Part 2 with Connie Tomaino

    How can someone with supposedly no memory recognize a familiar melody? Concetta M. Tomaino, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and long-time collaborator with famed British neurologist Oliver Sacks, dives into the research with host, Meryl Comer. Tomaino shares clinical techniques to help us reach and awaken cognitive reserve in our loved ones with music deep into late-stages of Alzheimer's disease. You won’t want to miss this episode i...

    19min
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BrainStorm, a podcast series by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, features conversations with doctors, researchers, authors and luminaries, people living with dementia and their caregivers. We’ll delve into what matters most to you about your brain and ask questions about keeping your memory sharp and maintaining optimal brain health. Learn about the latest in the science of longevity, Alzheimer’s and cognitive disease research. We’ll look at disparities in diseases, and equity and access for all. New episodes, hosted by Meryl Comer, are available first and third Tuesdays of every month. Join Us!

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  • Criado por
    Meryl Comer, UsAgainstAlzheimer's
  • Anos de atividade
    2013 - 2024
  • Episódios
    20
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2024 BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's
  • Site do podcast
    BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's

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