Alzheimer’s and the Intensity of Life

Friday, January 25th, 2013

A video from a patient living with Alzheimer’s disease, entered in the Neuro Film Festival video contest. Enter your own 5:00 video before January 31.

Funny Friday: Stroke Rap

Friday, March 9th, 2012

How do you take public education about a serious medical emergency and turn it into a funny video? With neon leggings, goofy dancing, and a doctor on the street.

Invisible Disability

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Another great entry in the 2012 Neuro Film Festival contest, hosted by the American Academy of Neurology, this five minute video explores the concept of invisible disability from traumatic brain injuries.

Movement, Life, and Parkinson’s Disease

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

A lovely short video about living with Parkinson’s Disease, entered in the 2012 Neuro Film Festival video contest.

High Tech Treatment for Tourette Syndrome

Friday, January 27th, 2012

A neurologist describes three cases of patients with Tourette syndrome who received DBS implants, and the need for further research on the best placement of the devices.

Remembering a Mother

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

A moving story about Alzheimer’s, beautifully illustrated with charcoal drawings, set to a jazz song.

Exercise for Dementia

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

A neurologist reports on a meta-analysis that found exercise affects brain health in animal models, and suggests it can modify cognitive outcomes with normal aging and perhaps reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease like dementia.

Sleep Psychology

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Interview with sleep psychologist Shelby Harris on adjusting circadian rhythms, sleep hygiene, dreams, nightmares and sleep paralysis, narcolepsy, and more.

About a Girl With Epilepsy

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

A woman with epilepsy describes her experiences, lifestyle and recovery in an inspiring short documentary.

DBS Device for Tourette’s

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Tourette’s syndrome.

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