The Little Brain's Role in Aging and Brain Health with Dr. Jessica Bernard

In this episode, we discuss the Cerebellum, or 'Little Brain', with Dr. Jessica Bernard, an Endowed Professor at Texas A & M University. We discuss her work on how cognitive and motor behavior changes with aging, and how the cerebellum, an often overlooked little brain region at the bottom of the brain, plays a big role in how we move, think and age. Dr. Bernard shares research on sex differences and how this region is affected by hormones and impacted by Alzheimer's disease. We explore the broad role of the cerebellum in shaping cognition, memory and resilience in aging and disease and we dive into how this region may be a new target for interventions aimed at slowing cognitive decline. FOLLOW US: Instagram: @neurologicpodcast BlueSky: @neurologicpodcast.bsky.social X: @NeuroLogicCVL Facebook: @Neuro Logic Podcast DR. JESSICA BERNARD Lab: https://www.lifespancognitivelab.com/ Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?... HOSTED BY: Amber Kidwai and Sarah Monier FILMED AND EDITED BY: Pan Gu MARKETING & OPERATIONS PRODUCER: Patricia Moran