Author: This Is Your Brain producer

Ethics and emotions often clash at the bedside of terminally ill patients—especially those with brain injuries. Dr. Joseph Fins, Chief of Medical Ethics at Weill Cornell Medicine, talks with Dr. Stieg about what we can do to best prepare for our final days and who has the legal and moral authority to make life and death decisions. Dr. Stieg: I’m delighted to have with me Dr. Joe Fins. Joe is the Chief of Medical Ethics and Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He serves as co-director of the Consortium for the Advanced Study of Brain Injury at…

A runner’s life-threatening brain bleed is repaired just in time thanks to a new minimally invasive procedure. Patient Mikal Scott talks about his alarming symptoms and fortunate meeting with neurosurgeon Dr. Jared Knopman, who performed the pioneering technique that’s now providing patients with a far better treatment option for this condition. Dr. Stieg: I’d like to welcome my two guests this morning, Mikal Scott, a marketing consultant who is an avid and extremely dedicated runner as well as Dr. Jared Knopman, who is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive access to the brain. Thank you…

Cell phones, stress, and a hyper-scheduled life all put your sleep cycle in danger. Sleep disruption is bad for brain health, wreaks havoc on mood, and even raises the risk of cancer. Dr. Ana Krieger, Chief of Sleep Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine, has the solutions we need for a better night’s sleep. Dr. Stieg: I’m here again with Dr. Ana Kreiger talking about sleep and its impact on our lives. Tell me a little bit about what circadian rhythm is and then what disruption of that rhythm means for me as a patient. Dr. Krieger: So circadian rhythm basically…

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…