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Explore the myths, mysteries, and medical breakthroughs of the most complex and powerful organ in your body – your brain. Weaving together expert interviews with heartfelt, inspiring snapshots of the patients and family members in the middle of it all, Heather Sherman dives into the latest science on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, stroke, concussion, spinal cord injury, brain cancer, chronic pain and other brain diseases and disorders. Along the way she uncovers surprising insights, sheds light on the latest research, and shares heroic, real life stories from the people on the front lines. Brought to you by Krembil Brain Institute at UHN, one of the largest and most comprehensive neurological centres in North America. Learn more about our mission at: http://www.uhn.ca/krembil
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- From Fatigued to Focussed: A Cancer Survivor's Journey with Sleep Apnea · 13 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 18In this bonus episode, we delve into the life-changing journey of Carmen Chu, a cancer survivor and mother who was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Carmen shares her struggles with…
- "I felt...a very electric shock": One Woman's Story of Extreme Facial Pain · 16 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 17In this bonus episode, we share Adriana Salazar's powerful and emotional journey. Adriana, a 40-year-old mother and wife, first experienced the pain on her honeymoon in Portugal…
- Epilepsy and Motherhood: One Mom’s Journey · 17 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 16Today, we’re diving into the deeply personal journey of Julianne Hazelwood, a journalist and new mother, who has lived with epilepsy since her early teenage years. Julianne…
- Life After Stroke: A Young Woman’s Recovery · 22 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 15In this powerful and inspiring bonus episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Shruti Kothari, a 34-year-old actress and stroke survivor. On March 7, 2020, just before the…
- Beyond the Page: One Teacher's Journey with a Reading Disability · 14 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 15In this bonus episode, we dive deeper into the lived experience of Matthew Cote, a teacher and advocate for those living with learning disabilities, including reading…
- From Patient to Physician: One UHN Doctor’s Neurofibromatosis Story · 10 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 14Neurofibromatosis, also known as NF, is one of the most common genetic disorders affecting about 1 in 3000 people globally. However, little is known about the condition causing…
- Pedalling with Purpose: Fighting Parkinson’s with Exercise · 14 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 13Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, affecting over 100,000 Canadians and 12,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In this bonus episode…
- Unbroken: John Ruffolo’s Inspiring Path to Recovery From a Spinal Cord Injury · 17 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 12In this bonus episode of Your Complex Brain, we hear from John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, who shares his personal journey of surviving a…
- The Heart of Dementia Care: A Social Worker's Perspective · 13 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 11In this bonus episode of Your Complex Brain, we delve into the world of dementia care with Maria Martinez, a dedicated social worker at UHN’s Memory Clinic, part of the Krembil…
- The Health Risks of Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea · 41 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 10Loud, disruptive snoring could be (but isn’t always) a sign of sleep apnea, a common condition in which breathing may stop and start many times throughout the night. You may be…
- How AI is Helping Scientists Understand Chronic Pain · 40 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 9At UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, we have cared for many patients living with an extreme and heartbreaking facial pain disorder called trigeminal neuralgia. Patients often…
- The Lullaby Project: Music as Medicine · 40 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 8The Lullaby Project brings together expectant mothers with professional songwriters to write, record, and perform an original lullaby for their baby. In 2017, Massey Hall and Roy…
- What Women Need to Know About Stroke Prevention & Recovery · 47 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 7A stroke happens when there is a sudden blockage of blood flow to the brain or bleeding in the brain, which can result in symptoms such as numbness or weakness, trouble speaking…
- Are Reading Disabilities Genetic? · 42 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 6Do you know a child who has difficulty spelling or sounding out words? Maybe they feel stressed or anxious when it comes to reading, or they try to avoid it altogether? These…
- Erasing the Stigma of Neurofibromatosis · 29 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 5Have you ever heard of a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis, also known as NF? It’s one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting about 1 in 3000 people globally…
- Can Exercise Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s? · 37 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 4Parkinson’s disease is the fast-growing neurological condition in the world. In Canada, more than 100,000 people are currently living with Parkinson's and 12,000 new cases are…
- 25 Years of Momentum in Spinal Cord Injury Research · 40 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 3In 1995, actor Christopher Reeve was injured in a horseback riding accident, leaving him quadriplegic - paralyzed from the shoulders down. He became a tireless advocate and a…
- Reduce Your Chances of Alzheimer’s. Here’s How. · 35 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 2In the time that it takes to say this sentence – three seconds – someone in the world will develop dementia, a group of symptoms impacting memory, thinking, mood, behaviour and…
- The Lonely Brain · 25 min · Säsong 3 Avsnitt 1In a sweeping 2023 report, the US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, declared loneliness an epidemic and a public health emergency. According to the report, loneliness and isolation…
- Season 3 of the award-winning 'Your Complex Brain' podcast is back! · 1 min · Säsong 3We are once again bringing you inside UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, one of North America's largest and most innovative neurological centres, to meet the scientists & physicians…
