On this week’s program, unlocking mental acuity and maintaining brain health. Improving cognitive function doesn’t need to be time consuming. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science, shares practical ways to prevent burnout and keep our brains sharp.
Then, using sound waves to improve the severity of tremors. Dr. Steven Lewis, physician in chief of Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute, discusses a recent breakthrough in focused ultrasound treatments. The procedure works by disrupting brain tissues responsible for the tremor and has been a game changer for patients seeking a non-invasive therapy as treatment.