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Alzheimer's experts from Stony Brook Medicine smiling with branded mugs in their hands in the podcast studio.

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions

Healthcast Episode 6: New FDA-Approved Infusion Drugs for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s

Lecanemab (Leqembi®) and donanemab (Kisunla®) are two new FDA-approved drugs, administered intravenously, that can slow cognitive decline in people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. While not a cure, they can slow...

June 5, 2025

26 min read

A woman laying down on her bedroom floor, holding her head in pain.

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Understanding and Treating Refractory Migraines

Migraine headaches are miserable. In addition to the pain and other associated symptoms that migraine sufferers experience, they are unpredictable. At any time, a migraine might result in a missed day of work or a...

May 15, 2025

5 min read

$The panel for Stony Brook Medicine's Healthcast episode on a new treatment for refractory migraines.$

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Healthcast Episode 4: Targeted Lidocaine Infusion Therapy for Refractory Migraines

For years, Hayley Striegel has suffered from persistent, disabling, treatment-resistant migraines, also known as refractory migraines. She tried countless treatments over the years but nothing provided significant...

May 2, 2025

26 min read

Dr. Gillett and Dr. Maurer in the Stony Brook Medicine podcast studio.

Brain & Mental Health Diseases & Conditions

Healthcast Episode 3: Pilot Study on CBT via Telehealth and Functional Movement Disorders

In this episode of Healthcast, experts from Stony Brook Medicine discuss an important new pilot study that investigates the feasibility and benefits of telehealth in a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group setting as...

April 10, 2025

14 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 8: Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships play a vital role in our well-being, whether it’s nurturing a romantic partnership, strengthening parent-child bonds or building self-love. They can help reduce stress, boost self-esteem, and...

February 13, 2025

31 min read

A father and daughter sitting at the doctor's office, discussing Tourette Syndrome.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

Is Tourette Syndrome Hereditary?

Like many other neurological conditions, Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition that often has genetic roots. Research suggests that Tourette Syndrome can be hereditary in many cases, although having a family...

February 12, 2025

4 min read

A boy sits with his mother on their living room couch, looking over online resources about transgender youth support.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth: How to Support Your Child

Adolescence brings unique challenges, especially for gender diverse youth and their families. Embracing and affirming your child’s gender identity is vital to nurturing their mental and emotional well-being. When...

January 23, 2025

6 min read

A boy sitting in a doctor's office, being evaluated for a Tourette Syndrome diagnosis.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

How is Tourette Syndrome Diagnosed?

As a parent, noticing your child making unusual movements or sounds can be confusing and even concerning. Tourette Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by motor and vocal tics, is often misunderstood...

January 23, 2025

5 min read

A group of women in a park doing tai chi together as part of their beginner exercise routine.

Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness Heart Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

How to Get Started with an Exercise Routine

If you’re currently less active than you’d like to be, starting an exercise routine might feel overwhelming. However, with the right approach, exercising can be both achievable and enjoyable, no matter your...

January 17, 2025

6 min read

A boy sitting down and looking at his mother, who is noticing his involuntary movements, or tics.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health

Why Has My Child Suddenly Developed a Tic?

Noticing that your child is making sudden, repetitive movements or sounds can be concerning, leaving you wondering what’s happening and why. These are tics that can occur in the form of repetitive eye blinking...