WHAT IS BRAIN HEALTH AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Let's Dive into Brain Health! Have you ever wondered why caring for your noggin is such a big deal? In this video, we're breaking down the wonders of brain health in a way that's anything but stuffy. We'll discuss why it's crucial and how you can keep your brain in tip-top shape without all the jargon. From good old-fashioned self-care, we've got your brain's back. With our guest,🚀 Kristen Willeumier, PhD, is a neuroscientist with research expertise in neurobiology and neuroimaging. Dr. Willeumier holds a BA degree in Psychology from Boston College, an MS degree in Physiological Science from the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, and an MS and PhD degree in Neurobiology from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she continued her research on the genetic analysis of neurological disorders. She received a National Research Service Award Fellowship from the National Institutes of Health and has presented her work internationally. Having served as the Director of Neuroimaging Research for the Amen Clinics, she led the efforts in utilizing imaging technologies to understand the neurobiological signatures underlying psychiatric disorders. In this capacity, she led many pioneering studies, including a clinical research trial investigating the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts on National Football League players. Subsequent work focused on therapeutic approaches to rehabilitate brain function in athletes with mild traumatic brain injury and the application of machine learning algorithms to neuroimaging data to improve the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Willeumier is on the Editorial Board of Frontiers in Neuroanatomy and is widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Translational Psychiatry, and The Journal of Neuroscience. She is the author of the book Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power (William Morrow, HarperCollins), published in eight languages. So, join us, and let's unravel the secrets behind the amazing world of brain health! Don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe for more brainy insights. 🧠🌟 #brainhealth #StaySharp #HealthyMind