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Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at an exciting breakthrough in the treatment of...
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Can Electrostimulation Reverse Memory Loss?

Neuroscientists at Boston University have found a way to restore working memory in senior...
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Low-Cost (and Easy) Solutions for Aging in Place

Here are a few ways to make your home more senior-friendly, and help prevent...
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5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes...
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How Dance Is Helping People With Down Syndrome

(3 min 19 sec) In this episode: an adaptive dance program is offered for...
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Teen With Apraxia Becomes Beloved Mascot – W.I.N.

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a counselor looks to help students with...
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Blind Basketball Player With Cerebral Palsy Makes Amazing Shot

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a man with Parkinson’s donates $100,000 for...
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UK Wowed By Dance Group With Autism

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a chef with Down syndrome dedicates her...
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Optimizing the Aging Brain, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 144

(27 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and...
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Boy With Autism Takes Pickle Business International

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode: a Colorado student with Down syndrome hits...
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College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn...
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Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his...

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2018 in Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains, w/ Dr. Seth Keller, Dr. Ken Dychtwald & more | EDB 154

(17 minutes) In this second of two “2018 in Review” episodes, we are going...

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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2018 Year in Review

(6 min 17 sec) In this episode, we count down the top 10 stories...

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A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog

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Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s

(3 min 36 sec) An Indiana police department looks to keep children with autism...
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Can Coffee Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

(3min 35sec) In this episode, a young woman with Down syndrome looks to change...
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Jamie Foxx, Jeremy Renner, & More Support Global Down Syndrome Fashion Show!

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: Pedal for Alzheimer’s goes 1,100 miles, stars...
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Seinfeld Actor John O’Hurley’s Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode a girl with Down syndrome dances through...
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Woman with Cerebral Palsy Opens CrossFit Gym

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, the Philadelphia Eagles get set to launch...
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How Microsoft is Welcoming Employees with Autism

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, Microsoft opens their doors to workers with...
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Girl With Down Syndrome Expresses Self Through Painting

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a nonverbal girl with Down syndrome uses...
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How One Community Is Helping a Girl with Apraxia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: robotic pets help those with dementia, A&E...
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Furniture Gallery Hosts Prom for Kids with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, Alzheimer’s Caregivers share their stories, singer and...
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Swimmers With Down Syndrome Compete in Nova Scotia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode researchers from USC find a link between...
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The Next Generation of Concussion Research, with SIVOTEC Analytics’ Pete Martinez | EDB 137

(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Pete Martinez, the CEO...
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300 Bikers Celebrate Boy with Autism’s 10th Birthday!

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, patients reverse the symptoms of early Alzheimer’s,...
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Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks <a href="https://www.differentbrains.org/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a former high school athlete looks to...
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Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ryan Reynolds opens up about anxiety, a...
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Study Finds That Memories of Music Cannot Be Lost to Alzheimer's

Study Finds That Memories of Music Cannot Be Lost to Alzheimer’s

A recent study has revealed that the areas of the brain which associate music...
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Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 27 sec) In this episode a 14-year old model with Down syndrome...
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Colorado Community Comes Together for Birthday Girl with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

Colorado Community Comes Together for Birthday Girl with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode a 3-year-old with Down syndrome enters the...
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Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)

Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode Carson Daly opens up about his anxiety...
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Snoop Dogg and the NFL’s Demarcus Ware Raise ADHD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (3/17/18)

Snoop Dogg and the NFL’s Demarcus Ware Raise ADHD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (3/17/18)

(3 min 19 sec) Patients with Alzheimer’s find joy through singing, a man with...
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14 Year Old Girl Develops Alzheimer’s App – Week in Neurodiversity (2/24/18)

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a student with autism leads a yoga...
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Tips for Preventing Alzheimer’s, with Seth Keller, M.D. of the AADMD | EDB 117

(19 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Seth...
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The Link Between Concussions, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia, with Seth Keller, M.D. | EDB 116

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Seth Keller, M.D.. Dr. Keller...
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Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community - Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community – Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

(3 min) In this episode, aerobics help improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s, families receive tattoos...
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Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man from Portland is running a...
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Could a Modified Alzheimer’s Drug Treat Symptoms of Autism?

A fusion of two drugs, going by the name “NitroSynapsin”, is proving quite effective...
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How Autism Families Are Learning to Fly – Week in Neurodiversity (1/13/18)

How Autism Families Are Learning to Fly – Week in Neurodiversity (1/13/18)

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, a Dallas company helps those with autism...
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7 Signs of Alzheimer’s to Watch Out For

Are you worried your problems with memory may be more serious? We take a...
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Teen with Autism Lives As a Police Officer For a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (1/6/18)

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ferdinand the Bull advocates for children with...
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New Diabetes Drug Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Mice

A new study suggests that a drug intended for diabetes has proven effective at...
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

(6 min 9 sec) In this episode, we count down our top ten stories...
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Cops and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

Police Officers and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, children with Down Syndrome go gift shopping...
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The Bill Gates Mission to Fight Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (12/9/17)

(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, Bill Gates offers $50 million for Alzheimer’s...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black belt - Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black Belt – Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

(3mins 33 sec) In this episode, an MRI machine helps a teen with epilepsy,...
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Man with Autism Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)

Man with Asperger’s Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)

(3 mins 36 sec) In this episode, University of Iowa researchers look at a...
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Habitat for Humanity & Bank of America Build Homes for Adults with Autism – Week in Neurodivesity (10/14/17)

(3 mins 26 sec) In this episode, a boy sells bracelets to raise money...
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Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/02/17)

Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/2/17)

(4 mins 9 sec) In this episode, a teen with autism donates coloring books...
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Digital Medicine: Videogames as Treatment for Alzheimer’s and Depression

Neuroscape, a research lab at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), is...
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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s at the Cellular Level, with Dr. Malav Trivedi of Nova Southeastern Univ. | EDB 93

(25 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Malav...
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Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, children put together a lemonade stand for...
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Exploring PTSD in Firefighters – Week in Neurodiversity (7/01/17)

(4 min 12 sec) In this episode, a young woman sings a heartwarming song...
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Temple Grandin Discusses Growing Up With Autism – The Week in Neurodiversity (6/24/17)

(3mins 51sec) In this episode, tandem bicycling is helping those with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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Jay Leno Talks About Living with Dyslexia – Week in Neurodiversity (6/10/17)

(3 mins 57 sec) In this episode, Jay Leno talks about growing up with...
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Father Creates Minecraft Safe Place for Kids With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (5/27/17)

(3 mins 31 sec) In this episode, weightlifter with Down...
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Man with Down Syndrome Retires After Working 33 Years at McDonald’s – Week in Neurodiversity (5/20/17)

(3 mins 42 sec) In this episode, McDonald’s honors an employee with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/down-syndrome/"...
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Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! - Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! – Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

(4 mins 14 sec) In this episode, batboy with Down syndrome gets to bat...
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Can Golf Help People with Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/22/17)

Can Golf Help People with Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/22/17)

(4 mins 10 sec) In this episode, Julia the Muppet with autism makes her...
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Sesame Street Welcomes Julia, a Muppet With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (4/01/17)

(3 mins 25 secs) In this episode, a man uses art to cope with...
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Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

(3 min 48 sec) In this episode, a couple with Down syndrome celebrate 22...
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Neurodiversity and Sleep: Tips for Helping Different Brains Rest

Dr. Ben Weinstock examines the common sleep problems related to neurodiverse conditions, and offers...
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A Winning Debut for Wrestler with Down Syndrome – Week In Neurodiversity (1/28/17)

In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome wins his high school wrestling debut,...
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Defining Neurodiversity for 2017: It’s Different Brains

In our final blog of 2016, Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses the...
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Lady Gaga Opens Up About PTSD – Week in Neurodiversity (12/17/16)

(4 mins. 23 sec.) In this episode, a wrist device helps a designer with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Brain Implants Make Paralyzed Monkeys Walk (11/19/16)

In this episode, a toddler with Down syndrome models for Oshkosh, a boy with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Rock Climber with Epilepsy Inspires (11/12/16)

In this episode, cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia, a man with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – A Therapy Duck For PTSD? (10/29/16)

In this episode, Amanda Seyfried opens up about having OCD, scientists develop a new...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Ben Affleck Studies Autism For Latest Role (10/15/16)

In this episode, Wentworth Miller stars in a depression awareness video, researchers are finding...
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Sensorimotor and Neurologically Based Music Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Dorita Berger

Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout speaks with Dr. Dorita Berger about the various benefits music...
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A Letter for Alzheimer’s Advocacy Accepted into Congressional Record

Advocate and early-onset Alzheimer's sufferer Michael Ellenbogen has written a letter to Congress that...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Girl With Down Syndrome Realizes Cheerleading Dream (9/24/16)

In this episode, a girl with Down syndrome becomes an honorary cheerleader and have...
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The Benefits of Music for Therapy and the Neurodiverse

Martha Summa discusses the important role music can play in therapy for the neurodiverse,...
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Charting New Territory in the Brain

In what’s being considered by many as a milestone in neuroscience, researchers have published...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can Pokemon Go Battle Depression? (7/23/16)

In this episode, a woman with dementia plays the piano, a boy with autism...
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Life After Caregiving

For every caregiver, the stark reality is this: there is always a beginning and...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Skydiving for Parkinson’s Disease (7-2-16)

In this episode, a man sings to his mother to help with her Alzheimer’s,...
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