
Dancing for Brain Health and Invisible Illnesses: Highlighting Brain & Life Magazine Articles
02/20/25 • 40 min
In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters share some of their favorite articles in the most recent issue of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss dancing for brain health, invisible illnesses, recognizing signs of depression in people with neurologic conditions, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!
Brain & Life Articles Mentioned
How Dance Promotes Brain Health
Understanding the Impact of Invisible Illnesses on Daily Life
Why it’s Important to Recognize Signs of Depression in People with Neurologic Disorders
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance
Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury
Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at [email protected]
Social Media:
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters share some of their favorite articles in the most recent issue of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss dancing for brain health, invisible illnesses, recognizing signs of depression in people with neurologic conditions, and more. If you would like to read these articles, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!
Brain & Life Articles Mentioned
How Dance Promotes Brain Health
Understanding the Impact of Invisible Illnesses on Daily Life
Why it’s Important to Recognize Signs of Depression in People with Neurologic Disorders
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
Professional Dancers on Connecting the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance
Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis
U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health
Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury
Biking for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness with Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at [email protected]
Social Media:
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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Movement and Healing with Adventure Athlete, Author, and Activist Rebecca Rusch
In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by adventure athlete, best-selling author, activist, and Emmy-award winner Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca tells the story of her Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and how it led her on a new journey of healing and recovery. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. José Posas, board certified sports neurologist with a focus on the intersection of sports, neurology, and brain health. Dr. Posas explains TBI treatment options for all and the importance of reducing healthcare disparities and using innovation to improve care.
Additional Resources
How to Deal with Invisible Symptoms of Neurologic Disorders
Surviving and Thriving After a Traumatic Brain Injury
How Yoga Can Help People with Traumatic Brain Injury
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
Veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is Reaching New Heights with Traumatic Brain Injury
Healing the Traumatized Brain with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi
Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at [email protected]
Social Media: Rebecca Rusch @RebeccaRusch; Dr. Jose Posas @uvahealth
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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Additional Resources
Celine Dion’s Diagnosis Raises Awareness of Stiff Person Syndrome
What Is a Functional Neurologic Disorder?
How Caregivers Deal with Anticipatory Grief
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
· Email us at [email protected]
Social Media:
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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