Curious Minds: Brain Health

Episode 2

Are Teenagers Better at Multitasking?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," investigates the timeless question of whether adolescents are better at multi-tasking than adults.

Episode 3

Why Do Teenagers Sleep So Much?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.

Episode 4

The Teenage Brain and Mental Illness

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.

Episode 5

What Makes the Teenage Brain So Dangerous?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.

Episode 6

Are There Drugs To Prevent Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's Disease.

Episode 7

Can A Blow To The Head Cause Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could potentially lead to Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.

Episode 8

Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows us how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's Disease.

Episode 9

Can We Really Cure Depression?

Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true 'cure' for depression.

Episode 10

Do Genes Determine Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's Disease.

Episode 11

How Do We Eradicate Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, expresses his view on how Alzheimer's can be eliminated in future generations.

Episode 12

Is There A Connection Between Alzheimer's And Parkinson's?

The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.

Episode 13

How Many People In The U.S. Have Alzheimer's?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's Disease.

Episode 14

Is Alzheimer's A Deadly Disease?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how Alzheimer's can lead to death as well as how long one can live with the disease.

Episode 15

Understanding Alzheimer's

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.

Episode 16

What Are The Burdens On The Alzheimer's Caregiver?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on Alzheimer's caregivers.

Episode 17

What Causes Dementia?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.

Episode 18

What Is Late On-Set Alzheimer's?

As we get older, is Alzheimer's Disease inevitable? Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, takes a look at the probability of developing the disease.

Episode 19

Is Epilepsy More Common Than We Think?

Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why all of us should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in our lives.

Episode 20

What Is Still Unknown About The Brain?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explains our current understanding of the human brain.

Episode 21

What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's And Dementia?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Episode 22

When Does Alzheimer's Begin To Develop?

Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the pathology that will eventually lead to Alzheimer's Disease.

Episode 23

Will We Ever Cure Alzheimer's?

The cure for Alzheimer's could be right around the corner. Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how we might reach this fundamental milestone.