All Things Brain Health

Glenn Hopper, a 66-year-old stroke survivor, recounted his life-threatening stroke on April 23, 2025, while visiting his wife Joe in the hospital. Initially, he experienced numbness and called 911. A CT scan revealed a brain bleed. Despite initial stabilization, his brain swelled, necessitating a craniectomy. His skull was sent to West Virginia for preservation. After a second surgery, he recovere...

After nearly a decade of living with Parkinson's disease, Mary Thurber knows what it means to have good days, hard days and days when the words simply will not come out. In this episode of All Things Brain Health, Mary shares how Parkinson's has affected her balance, memory, sleep, mood and independence — and how palliative care is helping her live better right now. Her care team at The University...

After being hit by a suspected drunk driver, 22-year-old college softball player Kendall Forbes was ejected from her car and rushed by helicopter to The University of Kansas Health System with a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple life-threatening injuries. In this episode of All Things Brain Health, Kendall and her mother share what recovery has looked like — from coma, brain surgery and t...

Seizures can cause confusion, staring, convulsions and sudden behavior changes. Doctors from The University of Kansas Health System explain how epilepsy surgery and a procedure called temporal lobe resection can help some patients become seizure-free. Tony Wild shares what life was like living with epilepsy and how brain surgery changed his daily life. His epileptologist, Dr. Carol Ulloa, and neur...

Your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and you feel like you can't breathe. Is it a life-threatening emergency, or is your brain triggering a panic attack?

Rita Sevart remembers her first tremor when she was only 10 years old. They worsened in adulthood. She recently had surgery which reduced her tremors by 95%. She is now able to sew, play the piano and type.

Scott Miller went to sleep one night and woke up eight days later after suffering a dangerous brain bleed. Doctors performed two emergency craniotomy surgeries to relieve pressure on his brain and save his life. Now fully recovered, his story shows how fast treatment for brain hemorrhage symptoms can make all the difference.

More people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol. The "sober curious" movement encourages cutting back to improve physical and mental health. Doctors explain how reducing alcohol intake can benefit your body long term.

Brian and Gay Janes share their personal Alzheimer's journey alongside experts who explain the differences between dementia and Alzheimer's—and what caregivers need most.

One in 26 people will suffer from seizures in their lifetime. They are caused by a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity. We take a look at the latest treatments and hear from a patient who chose surgery. It's now a year later and life has changed.

They're more than just headaches — for millions, migraines are debilitating. But what really causes them? And why do they affect some people and not others? Coming up, we're unlocking the migraine mystery — with the latest science, surprising triggers, and new hope for relief

A military injury led to seizures. We look at the treatment that allows a veteran- now a doctor- to live seizure free.

No one expects to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's in their 50's but the disease can strike early. A patient opens up about his early onset and treatments that are making a difference.

A new study found it's not just about how many hours of sleep you get but your of sleep profile. We'll explain the five patterns of sleep that researchers say affect brain activity in different ways.   

 You've probably heard it all- walk more, eat health play brain games! But what really works to stave off dementia? Hear from one woman who's doing everything she can and what experts say truly works.

Urinary incontinence and pelvic pain — two common and often overlooked symptoms in cancer patients. Many are now finding relief through pelvic floor therapy. We'll explore how the brain and pelvic floor are connected, and how disrupted signals can impact your daily life.

Could hearing aids keep your brain young? New research is revealing a link between dementia and hearing loss. Our experts break down what it means and how early intervention could make a difference.

He struggled with epilepsy most of his life- and nights were the most dreaded part because that's when the worst seizures would strike.  Today, this patient as his medical team at The University of Kansas Health System shows how surgery changed all of that.

A concussion is a temporary change in brain function due to a head injury. It affects people of all ages and millions seek treatment in emergency departments every year. Doctors are now studying how a hormone called "ghrelin" might help treat concussions. Hear what The University of Kansas experts think.