Curious Minds: Brain Health

Frances Jensen neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain" sheds light on the surprising capabilities of the childhood brain.

Frances Jensen neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain" investigates the timeless question of whether adolescents are better at multi-tasking than adults.

Frances Jensen neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain" uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.

Frances Jensen neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain" explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.

Frances Jensen neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain" offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene shares how traumatic brain injuries could potentially lead to Alzheimer's Disease or dementia.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene shows us how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's Disease.

Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true 'cure' for depression.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene expresses his view on how Alzheimer's can be eliminated in future generations.

The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene describes how Alzheimer's can lead to death as well as how long one can live with the disease.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on Alzheimer's caregivers.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.

As we get older is Alzheimer's Disease inevitable? Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene takes a look at the probability of developing the disease.

Frances Jensen neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain" explains why all of us should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in our lives.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene explains our current understanding of the human brain.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene examines the pathology that will eventually lead to Alzheimer's Disease.

The cure for Alzheimer's could be right around the corner. Dr. Rudy Tanzi neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene describes how we might reach this fundamental milestone.