EmoryBrainHealth

On tonight's episode of @YrFantasticMind, @EmoryRollins researchers unlock the links between air pollution and increased Alzheimer's risk and how the "brain bank" is helping advance neurodegenerative research. Tune into @mygpbtonight at 7PM!

In honor of #WorldLaughterDay, check out this segment from @YrFantasticMind on laughter and the brain. Neuroscientists discovered a path in the brain that when electrically stimulated, causes immediate laughter followed by a sense of calm and happiness. youtu.be/lzzVXBFwj2Y?si…

Tune into @YrFantasticMind tonight for the inspiring journey of a woman playing ping pong after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Follow her journey to competing in the @usatabletennis national tournament. See you on @mygpb at 7pm!

School of Medicine @EmoryDeptofMed, @EmoryBrain & @bcmhouston researchers identified psilocin, a byproduct of consuming psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, actively delays #aging in cells & organisms, extends lifespan. Article ➡️ bit.ly/45YVCKm

Emory University has been selected by the Parkinson’s Foundation to receive a grant to establish a Nurse Practitioner Fellowship, launching in 2026. Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 3 for the inaugural cohort. news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

As the nation observes PTSD Awareness Month in June, the @EmoryVeterans proudly marks a decade of dedicated service, celebrating 10 years of delivering transformative mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and service members. news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

Dr. James Rilling published “Father Nature: The Science of Paternal Potential,” summing up the evidence for why human males evolved the capacity to be involved caregivers, how that care benefits their children and circumstances in which it's more common. news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

Verbal abuse doesn't have one definition alone but "involves using words – either spoken or written – with the intention of hurting, humiliating, controlling, demeaning or frightening another person," says BHC psychologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow. usatoday.com/story/life/hea…

Martina Mustroph, a surgical fellow with @EmoryNeurosurg said that treatments for severe, treatment-resistant OCD are effective but should be discussed carefully with patients and their families, and a multidisciplinary team. undark.org/2025/04/14/cau…

A new study from Emory has identified a biological connection between inflammation and deficits in motivation in individuals with schizophrenia, offering new hope for treating symptoms that have long been resistant to existing therapies. news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

Researchers at Emory School of Medicine (@EmoryBrain) have provided compelling evidence supporting the existence of an inflammatory subtype of major #depression, a breakthrough that could transform how this complex disorder is diagnosed & treated. More ➡️ bit.ly/4kjBqqO

Thanks to @EmoryNeurosurg's Dr. Feras Akbik and Emory's neurocritical care team, Jeff received a specialized approach to care that gave him an excellent chance of a positive outcome from what could have been a life-ending stroke. emoryhealthcare.org/stories/brain-…

Sharon Bergquist, a physician and medical director of Emory’s Executive Health program, had a conversation with asst. professor of rehab medicine Dr. Peter Sprague about how finding the right balance of stress in your life can help you thrive. news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

Emory University and Georgia Tech are leading an AI-driven approach to study freezing of gait (FOG), a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease that severely impacts mobility and independence. news.emory.edu/stories/2025/0…

Join @YrFantasticMind to celebrate Match Day as @EmoryMedicine students and those across the country celebrate the emotional moment they learn where their careers will begin. youtu.be/0akBN2VgwGA?si…

.@YrFantasticMind follows @EmoryNeurosurg researchers as they build on the groundbreaking ENRICH stroke trial to refine lifesaving brain surgery and introduces the next phase known as the REACH trial. youtu.be/vfM_S62lLp8?si…

.@YrFantasticMind highlights hope and healing on the season 6 finale with stories on the ENRICH stroke trial, psychedelic therapy for depression, Atlanta's new diversion center and Match Day for medical students. See you 5/19 at 9pm or 5/21 at 7pm on @mygpb!

This week, @YrFantasticMind focuses on silent threats including strokes with no known cause, a surgical alternative for sleep apnea and the life-disrupting balance condition known as 3PD. Tune in tonight at 9pm or Wednesday at 7:00pm on @mygpb.

On this segment of @YrFantasticMind, learn about the Cognitive Empowerment Program. See how this lifestyle-based program shows everyday habits may slow cognitive decline. youtu.be/W2DQjAT1Zgc?si…

This week, @YrFantasticMind delves into brain health and aging with stories highlighting AI research, lifestyle interventions, pollution and memory loss and training future doctors in dementia care. See you 5/5 at 9PM or 5/7 at 7PM on @mygpb.