Memory Disorders
Podcast: What is the MIND Diet and How Does it Protect Your Brain?
A neurologist explains the MIND diet and how what we eat can help protect our brains as we age and reduce the risk for dementia.
Brain Health
What is ALS? A Neurologist Explains Early Signs and a Promising New Treatment
A neurologist shares what to know about ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the latest research on treatments for the disease.
Memory Disorders
How Much Exercise Do You Need to Lower Your Risk of Dementia?
A neurologist explains how physical activity supports brain health, improves memory, and may even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Memory Disorders
What to Know About Caffeine and Brain Health
A neurologist explains a recent study which found that moderate caffeine consumption reduces the risk of dementia.
Brain Health
Podcast: Does Alcohol Change Your Brain?
A neurologist explains what really happens in your brain when you drink alcohol — and the long-term effects over a lifetime.
Stroke
What to Know About the Rising Stroke Rates in Younger People
A stroke neurologist explains the reasons that stroke prevalence has increased, including among people younger than 64, and offers tips on how to reduce stroke risk.
Head Injuries
Bumped Your Head? Heres When To Seek Care
A neurologist explains symptoms to watch out for after hitting your head and when it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
Headaches and Migraines
Migraines: Understanding The Causes Symptoms And Treatment Options
A neurologist and headache specialist explains how a migraine is different from other headaches and when to consider medication.
Neurological Disorders
What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?
A neurologist explains what we know about this progressive brain disease that has been found in athletes who played contact sports like football.
Neurological Disorders
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
A neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital explains the causes of Parkinson’s disease, how it affects the brain, and the options for treatment.
