Brain & Life

Dr. Nath speaks with comedian Josh Blue about growing up with cerebral palsy and his efforts to use comedy to erase the stigma around his condition. Dr. Nath is then joined by Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan, assistant professor of neurology at Washington State University School of Medicine, who shares information about new diagnostic and treatment possibilities for cerebral palsy. Additional Resources: ht...

In part two of Dr. Correa's conversation with George Lopez, George speaks about the fear of seeking medical care in his family and in the wider culture and his effort to make changes to his diet to benefit his long-term health. Dr. Correa continues his conversation with Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Nerve Unit at Massachus...

In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Correa has a lively conversation with actor-comedian George Lopez about his experience with neuropathy and kidney disease. George shares how kidney disease and uremic dysfunction affected his childhood, how a kidney transplant changed his life for the better, and how he experienced the pain caused by neuropathy. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Anne L...

On the first episode of the podcast we speak with actor, dancer, and professional choreographer Courtney Platt, who shares her love of movement and how she thrives despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Courtney describes how she was diagnosed, her experience with disease-modifying drugs, and the challenges of starting a family while managing a neurologic condition. In their conversation,...

Brain & Life ® from the American Academy of Neurology is an entertaining weekly podcast exploring the intersection of brain health and neurologic disease. Join neurologist co-hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Audrey Nath in lively conversations with neurology experts, celebrity advocates, and people whose lives are affected by brain conditions. The podcast will educate and inspire people to maintain...