Podcasts about neuroscience research institute

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. Thomas Weimbs received his doctoral degree from the Department of Biochemistry of the University of Cologne, Germany, in 1993. He conducted postdoctoral research at the Department of Anatomy, University of California at San Francisco until 1999. In the same year, he joined the Department of Cell Biology in the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic as an Assistant Professor where he established his research laboratory focusing on investigating membrane trafficking and epithelial cell polarity as well as molecular mechanisms underlying polycystic kidney disease. In 2005, Dr. Weimbs was recruited to the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and moved his laboratory to UCSB. Dr. Weimbs is currently an Associate Professor in MCDB and in the Neuroscience Research Institute. In this episode, Drs. Tro and Thomas talk about how Dr. Thomas became interested in researching PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease), what PKD is, research that Dr. Thomas has done on the impact of ketosis on PKD, a recently published paper on the negative impact of the ketogenic diet on kidney health, how Dr. Thomas' colleagues have reacted to his research, and lifestyle intervention programs using ketogenic metabolic therapy. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Dr. Thomas Weimbs: Weimbs Lab Twitter Research LinkedIn Facebook Group Santa Barbara Nutrients Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Did you ever feel like your sensitivity is misunderstood as a weakness? Or perhaps you're unsure if you're a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or an empath? This episode of our Realized Empath Podcast sets the record straight. We dive head-first into the misconceptions about HSPs and help you understand the difference between HSPs and empaths. We also offer empowering responses when your sensitivity is misjudged. We share some intriguing findings from the Neuroscience Research Institute of the University of California and Dr. Elaine Aaron to sweeten the pot.But we don't stop there! We flip the script and celebrate sensitivity as a superpower, not a flaw. Through the inspiring story of an HSP who harnessed their sensitivity to embody their strength, we illustrate the power of sensitivity. We emphasize the importance of self-acceptance for HSPs and highlight the role of a supportive community. Spoiler alert: HSPs can be extroverted, introverted, or a blend of both. So, gear up for an enlightening journey to embrace your sensitivity and redefine what being a Highly Sensitive Person means.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

What is love? This is a timeless question many philosophers have tried to answer. We may not all agree on the definition of love but we now know what it looks like in the brain! And guess what- it's dazzling!!! New brain science has shown us the benefits of love and answered the age old question- is it better to have loved and lost than never loved at all? Are you on the edge of your seat???? Wanna know the answer? Of course you do! Take a listen to the this amazing interview we do with neuroscientist Bianca Acevedo!Bianca P. Acevedo, Ph.D., (B.A. New York University; M.A., Ph.D., Stony Brook University) is a Researcher at the Dept of Psychology and the Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is a social neuroscientist specializing in human attachment processes including romantic love, sexuality, and empathy; sensory processing sensitivity; and yoga/meditation. She conducted the first neuroimaging studies of long-term romantic love. This resulted in her being awarded the 2012 International Women in Science Award. She has published several widely-recognized articles on the Science of Love and being a Highly Sensitive Person, which have appeared in media outlets around the globe. She is currently Editor of the Elsevier book, “The Highly Sensitive Brain” and serving as editor for a Frontiers Journal special edition on, “The Science of Pair-bonding”. Also, this episode is really special because it is our 100th episode. Jeff and I have grown and learned so much from all of our amazing guests. We want to take a moment to share our appreciation for our listeners and all of the experts who have given their time to further our mission of liberating women sexually and men emotionally so we can all have more sex and less fighting! You are all wonderful and we want to thank you for your support!

What is love? This is a timeless question many philosophers have tried to answer. We may not all agree on the definition of love but we now know what it looks like in the brain! And guess what- it's dazzling!!! New brain science has shown us the benefits of love and answered the age old question- is it better to have loved and lost than never loved at all? Are you on the edge of your seat???? Wanna know the answer? Of course you do! Take a listen to the this amazing interview we do with neuroscientist Bianca Acevedo!Bianca P. Acevedo, Ph.D., (B.A. New York University; M.A., Ph.D., Stony Brook University) is a Researcher at the Dept of Psychology and the Neuroscience Research Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is a social neuroscientist specializing in human attachment processes including romantic love, sexuality, and empathy; sensory processing sensitivity; and yoga/meditation. She conducted the first neuroimaging studies of long-term romantic love. This resulted in her being awarded the 2012 International Women in Science Award. She has published several widely-recognized articles on the Science of Love and being a Highly Sensitive Person, which have appeared in media outlets around the globe. She is currently Editor of the Elsevier book, “The Highly Sensitive Brain” and serving as editor for a Frontiers Journal special edition on, “The Science of Pair-bonding”. Also, this episode is really special because it is our 100th episode. Jeff and I have grown and learned so much from all of our amazing guests. We want to take a moment to share our appreciation for our listeners and all of the experts who have given their time to further our mission of liberating women sexually and men emotionally so we can all have more sex and less fighting! You are all wonderful and we want to thank you for your support!

The hopeful expectation of living into old age is often marred by the fear of the irreversible decline in one’s abilities and mental faculties. When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, the scientific community, professionals and society in general is dedicated to pursuing a three-pronged approach: find ways to irradiate the disease, delay the onset of the disease, and finally, figure out the most effective and comfort-centered approach to care-giving. Since brain imaging studies reveal that the damage to the brain begins decades prior to the symptoms ever starting to interfere with daily functions, on today’s podcast our guest, Kenneth S. Kosik, M.A. M.D., returns to discuss ways to envision the vitality of the neural landscape to build a better brain and elevate well-being, a sure way to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Kosik is a Harriman Professor and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UCSB, and is a highly celebrated award-winning research scientist who has coauthored a book called Outsmarting Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk.

The hopeful expectation of living into old age is often marred by the fear of the irreversible decline in one's abilities and mental faculties. When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, the scientific community, professionals and society in general is dedicated to pursuing a three-pronged approach: find ways to irradiate the disease, delay the onset of the disease, and finally, figure out the most effective and comfort-centered approach to care-giving.Since brain imaging studies reveal that the damage to the brain begins decades prior to the symptoms ever starting to interfere with daily functions, on this episode our guest, Kenneth S. Kosik, M.A. M.D., returns to discuss ways to envision the vitality of the neural landscape to build a better brain and elevate well-being, a sure way to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Kosik is a Harriman Professor and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UCSB, and is a highly celebrated award-winning research scientist who has coauthored a book called Outsmarting Alzheimer's Disease: What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk.About Dr. Kenneth S. KosikKenneth S. Kosik, M.A. M.D. served as professor at the Harvard Medical School from 1996-2004 when he became the Harriman Professor and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UCSB. His awards include Whitaker Health Sciences Award (MIT), Milton Foundation Award (Harvard Medical School), Moore Award (American Association of Neuropathologists), Metropolitan Life Award, Derek Denny-Brown Award (American Neurological Association), Zenith and Temple Awards (Alzheimer's Association), Ranwell Caputo Medal (Argentine Society of Neurochemistry), NASA Group Achievement Award to Neurolab Team, the Premio Aventis (Academia Nacional de Medicina, Colombia), a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Santa Barbara Innovation Star Award.  He co-authored Outsmarting Alzheimer's Disease and The Alzheimer's Solution: How Today's Care is Failing Millions and How We Can Do Better. His work, including the characterization in Colombia of the largest family in the world with familial Alzheimer's has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, BBC, CNN, PBS and CBS 60 Minutes. His 2016 UCSB commencement address was archived at the Graduation Wisdom Best Commencement Speeches web site.Websitehttps://labs.mcdb.ucsb.edu/kosik/kenneth/BooksThe Alzheimer's Solution: How Today's Care Is Failing Millions and How We Can Do BetterOutsmarting Alzheimer's: What You Can Do to Reduce Your RiskSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

Even while leading a healthy mental and physical life, no one can be certain about the aging brain's destiny. The stage of life marked by walkers, hearing aids, and memory lapses is averted by a few, but dreaded by all. Since Alzheimer's Disease is one of the three leading causes of death in the elderly population, how to keep performing at the top of one's game, even in old age, is of interest to many.On this episode, our guest, a Harriman Professor and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UCSB, and highly celebrated, award-winning research scientist, Kenneth S. Kosik, M.A. M.D., will speak on the topic of Alzheimer's, aging, and age-related changes. Since age-related cognitive decline goes beyond just remembering and forgetting, it's important to understand how it all relates to Executive Function and self-sufficiency.About Dr. Kenneth S. KosikKenneth S. Kosik, M.A. M.D. served as professor at the Harvard Medical School from 1996-2004 when he became the Harriman Professor and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UCSB. His awards include Whitaker Health Sciences Award (MIT), Milton Foundation Award (Harvard Medical School), Moore Award (American Association of Neuropathologists), Metropolitan Life Award, Derek Denny-Brown Award (American Neurological Association), Zenith and Temple Awards (Alzheimer's Association), Ranwell Caputo Medal (Argentine Society of Neurochemistry), NASA Group Achievement Award to Neurolab Team, the Premio Aventis (Academia Nacional de Medicina, Colombia), a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Santa Barbara Innovation Star Award.  He co-authored Outsmarting Alzheimer's Disease and The Alzheimer's Solution: How Today's Care is Failing Millions and How We Can Do Better. His work, including the characterization in Colombia of the largest family in the world with familial Alzheimer's has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, BBC, CNN, PBS and CBS 60 Minutes. His 2016 UCSB commencement address was archived at the Graduation Wisdom Best Commencement Speeches web site.Websitehttps://labs.mcdb.ucsb.edu/kosik/kenneth/BooksThe Alzheimer's Solution: How Today's Care Is Failing Millions and How We Can Do BetterOutsmarting Alzheimer's: What You Can Do to Reduce Your RiskSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

Even while leading a healthy mental and physical life, no one can be certain about the aging brain’s destiny. The stage of life marked by walkers, hearing aids, and memory lapses is averted by a few, but dreaded by all. Since Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the three leading causes of death in the elderly population, how to keep performing at the top of one’s game, even in old age, is of interest to many. On today’s podcast, our guest, a Harriman Professor and Co-Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UCSB, and highly celebrated, award-winning research scientist, Kenneth S. Kosik, M.A. M.D., will speak on the topic of Alzheimer’s, aging, and age-related changes. Since age-related cognitive decline goes beyond just remembering and forgetting, it’s important to understand how it all relates to Executive Function and self-sufficiency.

A recent story in the New York Times suggested that abrupt changes in personality may be early warning signs for Alzheimer's disease. These changes in behavior can range from - agitation - to depression - to suddenly developing an overactive sexual appetite. It can set in even before the person starts to lose their memory.  To find out more - I spoke with Dr. Kenneth Kosik, co-director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Kosik is the author of Outsmarting Alzheimer's, What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk.  

More than 5 million people in the USA are suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050. While there is no cure for this common form of dementia, experts say there are things you can do to help reduce the risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s later in life. Neurologist Dr. Kenneth S. Kosik has been researching Alzheimer’s Disease for 35 years. The Harriman Professor of Neuroscience Research at UC Santa Barbara, and co-director of the Neuroscience Research Institute, shares these important tips to help ward off Alzheimer’s. “Know your Numbers” “Know your blood pressure, know your glucose or sugar level, know your cholesterol or lipid levels,” said Dr. Kosik. If any of these numbers are abnormal, a person is at greater risk of Alzheimer’s. If your numbers are off, talk to your doctor about what you can do to get them back on track.  Keeping these numbers in check can also reduce the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Small Changes can make a Big Difference Adopting these five lifestyle habits can help fend off Alzheimer’s Disease: Get your exercise Keep your brain active Eat a healthy diet Try to reduce stress Maintain friendships Dr. Kosik goes into detail on these tips, and offers other valuable insights, in our conversation in this Lisa.FM podcast (click below to listen) You’ll find more valuable information on this subject in Dr. Kosik’s Reader’s Digest story, Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease: 8 Daily Habits a Neurologist Swears By. Pick up Dr. Kosik’s book “Outsmarting Alzheimer’s: What You can do to Reduce Your Risk” (Readers Digest 2015).