Author: This Is Your Brain producer
Sleep disruptions have unexpected and serious impacts on the health of your brain. Dr. Ana Krieger, Chief of Sleep Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine, explains why snoring is a danger sign for sleep apnea affecting 40 million Americans — and why “getting by” on 6 hours of sleep a night is a risk you probably shouldn’t take. Dr. Stieg: Welcome. I’m with Dr. Ana Krieger, the Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Departments of Medicine, Neurology, and Genetic Medicine. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Krieger has been…
The best prescription for reducing inflammation, cholesterol, and weight is right on your plate. Cardiologist Hooman Yaghoobzadeh, MD, explains the science of eating well, and how the right foods are life enhancing and will actually change your genetics. Dr. Stieg: Today I’m with Dr. Hooman Yaghoobzadeh, who is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and Associate Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital specializing in cardiovascular disease. I’m also with his patient, Mr. Jamie Streeter, who is managing director in Cohen’s Healthcare Investment Banking. The group focuses on life science companies. Since we’re going to be focusing on food…
The science behind the benefits of a plant-based fiber diet will motivate many of us to make important lifestyle changes. Cardiologist Hooman Yaghoobzadeh, MD, explains why eating less meat, less processed food, and more fiber is so good for your heart and brain. Dr. Stieg: I’m delighted to have with me today Dr. Hooman Yaghoobzadeh. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and Associate Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in cardiovascular disease. Also with me is a patient of Dr. Yaghoobzadeh, Mr. Jamie Streeter, who is Managing Director in Cohen’s Healthcare Investment Banking Group…
Sexual attraction starts with a whiff of signals that gets your motor running. Your nose — and brain – are behind your gender, sexual orientation, and choice of partner. Kayt Sukel explains how the brain rules when it comes to sex and love. Dr. Stieg: Today we’re talking with Kayt Sukel, a science writer and author of several books including Dirty Minds: How Our Brains Influence, Love, Sex and Relationships. So I have to say, Kayt, I’m a neurosurgeon and for me I, you know, the brain is the sexiest organ in the body and in fact the brain is…
A tremor had plagued Alexandra Lebenthal since childhood. Today her hand is steady and she can finally hold a glass with ease, thanks to Dr. Michael Kaplitt and a life-changing new procedure called MR-guided focused ultrasound. Dr. Stieg: I’d like to introduce a dear friend of mine, Alexandra Lebenthal. Alex is a leader in the financial services industry who managed and sold the successful companies, started by her grandparents and led by her father. Alex, perhaps you could tell our listeners a little bit about your experience with essential tremor and how the symptoms affected your life. Alexandra Lebenthal: Essential…
Dr. Barry Kosofsky explains why children – especially girls – are at greater risk for concussion, and why kids under 14 should never play tackle football and certain other contact sports. Learn how to recognize the signs of concussion, when to go to the ER, and why kids with ADHD or anxiety tend to do worse when they have concussions. Dr. Stieg: Hello, I’m Dr. Phil Stieg and I’m here today having a conversation with my dear friend, Dr. Barry Kosofsky. Dr. Kosofsky is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell…