Author: This Is Your Brain producer
After the shocking 2011 attack that sent a would-be assassin’s bullet through her brain, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had to re-learn how to breathe, walk, and talk. In the Season 2 premiere episode of This Is Your Brain, Dr. Stieg talks with neurologic music therapist Maegan Morrow, whose innovative techniques helped Giffords regain her voice. Plus: A bonus interview with Ms. Giffords herself Phil Stieg: With me today is Maegan Morrow. She is a board-certified music therapist and a member of the American Music Therapy Association and currently works at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital. Maegan is well known for her…
One in three cases of Alzheimer’s disease may be preventable, but some cases are quite predictable. Dr. Richard Isaacson, Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, explains how scientists look at genetics, lifestyle, and medical history to evaluate an individual’s risk of developing the disease. Dr. Phil Stieg: This is Dr. Phil Stieg. Thanks for making this show one of Apple’s top 25 life sciences podcasts. It is an achievement we are very proud of. I also want to thank my guests, the many fascinating medical experts and neuroscientists who joined me each episode to share their…