Living Above and Below the Threshold: Brain Reserve and MS with Prof Stephen Krieger

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BeewellwithMS podcast by Dr Agne Straukiene

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Welcome to the BeeWellWithMS Podcast, hosted by Dr. Agne Straukiene, a full-time neurologist with a special interest in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our mission is to empower individuals living with MS, their families, and healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge, expert insights, and practical tools to enhance brain health and overall well-being.Through engaging conversations with leading experts, inspiring personal stories, and evidence-based lifestyle strategies, we explore a wide range of topics including MS management, new treatment guidelines, mental health, lifestyle optimization, and cutting-edge research. From understanding disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) to navigating pregnancy with MS or tackling smouldering MS, we aim to make the complex simple and accessible.Whether you’re looking for professional guidance, personal motivation, or a sense of community, the BeeWellWithMS Podcast is your trusted companion on the journey toward living well with MS. Join us as we bridge the gap between science and everyday life, fostering resilience, empowerment, and hope.🎧 Listen, learn, and thrive with BeeWellWithMS!

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Living Above and Below the Threshold: Brain Reserve and MS with Prof Stephen Krieger

BeewellwithMS podcast by Dr Agne Straukiene

1 hour 12 minutes

11 months ago

Living Above and Below the Threshold: Brain Reserve and MS with Prof Stephen Krieger

Enhancing Brain Health and Reserve in MS with Dr. Stephen Krieger

In this episode of 'BeeWellwithMS,' host Dr. Agnes Straukiene discusses the importance of brain reserve in multiple sclerosis (MS) with special guest Prof. Stephen Krieger, a neurologist and professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Topics include the innovative topographical model of MS, the concept of brain reserve, and how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, and sleep can help protect and enhance brain health. Dr. Krieger also emphasises the importance of disease-modifying therapies, self-advocacy during medical consultations, and the ongoing advancements in MS care and research. The episode aims to empower listeners to take charge of their brain health and utilise practical strategies to manage MS effectively.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:14 Meeting Professor Krieger
02:20 Understanding Brain Reserve
05:34 Analogies to Explain Brain Reserve
10:16 Scientific Insights on Brain Reserve
20:57 The Topographical Model of MS
28:21 Evaluating Brain Reserve in Clinical Settings
34:07 Impact of Disease Modifying Therapies
38:13 Holistic Approach to Disease Management
39:02 The Role of Diet in Brain Health
40:50 Exercise and Neuroplasticity
45:41 The Importance of Sleep
52:03 Smoking Cessation and Brain Health
01:04:06 Aging, Cognitive Function, and MS
01:08:27 Future of MS Care and Research

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