Grateful to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences – It is an absolute honor to be alongside so many esteemed colleagues, especially my lovely (typically camera-shy) wife, Rebecca
Just two mavericks getting ready to take flight with #LifeItself today. We are grateful for everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen 🙏🏼. Make sure you follow along here: https://www.cnn.com/specials/health/life-itself-2022-conference
Even before mRNA was used for a covid vaccine, researchers at BioNTech were using the technology to develop customized cancer treatments. A vaccine for cancer…? Not quite, but close. Here is how it works.
Ever since I was a child, I have loved a very delicious Indian dish – Lilva Kachori. The taste, the smell, the memories of my childhood. So this year, I decided to learn how to make it with my friend @chefpalak. Happy #diwali everyone! https://food network.com/shows/the-diwali-menu
When I wrote “Keep Sharp,” my goal was to dispel myths about the brain and explain how you can grow new brain cells at any age. On Dec 27th, I am excited to help you achieve that goal with “12 Weeks to a Sharper You.” It will be an amazing journey we can travel together!
Find some time to play this weekend– yes, play. Dr. Stuart Brown says play is actually hardwired in our brains and thinking it’s frivolous for adults is nonsense 🎧 how to incorporate play into your daily life. (I’ll be throwing the frisbee this weekend) https://cnn.it/3JVxQSh
We know there’s a neural link between generosity and happiness — and the implications of that are extraordinary. We have long assumed it is survival of the fittest, but in fact, humans have evolved to be altruistic, to take care of each other. It feels good to do good.
In 2021 < 4,000 people had heart transplants and nearly as many are still waiting. Doris Taylor thinks she can eliminate the wait and do this impossible: create a personalized heart for anyone. It starts with a ghost heart. Watch @cnn ‘s Champions for Change Saturday at 8pET
For millions of people, Covid meant a loss or distortion of smell and taste. For some, it persisted for months, even years. But what exactly causes this? @briannakeilar and I discuss the science behind this phenomenon and how people can train to re-learn their sense of smell.
Winter is coming – so does that mean this new handful of “Scrabble variants” will drive a new covid surge heading into the holidays? @johnberman and I discuss what to expect.
Traumatic brain injuries are in the spotlight after watching the brutal video of @miamidolphins Tua Tagovailoa. The @nfl ‘s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills agreed to answer my questions about the current protocols and whether or not they are really keeping players safe.
Promising news: developers of #Alzheimer’s drug #lecanemab say it slows cognitive decline by 27% (memory, orientation, problem solving) and ⬇️ amyloid plaque in the brain. Here is what we know so far, and possible concerns going forward, including side effects.
We know how to define a healthy heart, but how do you really define a healthy brain? @ms.christinacosta shares her thoughts as well as how to give your brain some love! 🎧 to our full conversation here: https://cnn.it/3LjBgNK
Back in 2008, I was in Congo and saw a patient with monkeypox, something I had never seen before. Here’s what I learned then and what it means now.
What would you do if you saw someone in the throes of a mental health crisis? What if it was your child? It happens too often, and the only option for many people is to call 911. It is heartbreaking and tragic. But, it is possible to decriminalize mental health with #Heart
We are constantly giving off tiny chemical signals in the form of pheromones. And these pheromones can be powerful when it comes to basic human behavior — alarm, aggregation and yes – attraction. Smell has often been called the Cinderella sense – but no more.
I can’t believe this moment was four years in the making with @marchodosh 1) @troykotsur kicked off #LifeItself teaching us the importance of early access to language 2) @kizzyphd who has helped us move into a “blessed transition” phase of this pandemic reminded us to all make rest part of our craft 3) @davidrliu1 gave our audience a science lesson teaching us how we can fix misspellings in our DNA 4) @sekouworld took us on a poetic journey of the power of determination 5)A surprise visit by @mcuban where he broke down the problems with drug pricing and how his passion has become disrupting the entire industry 6) And an intimate performance by @aloeblacc was the reminder we all needed that music is indeed good for us https://www.cnn.com/specials/health/life-itself-2022-conference
I can’t believe this moment was four years in the making with @marchodosh 1) @troykotsur kicked off #LifeItself teaching us the importance of early access to language 2) @kizzyphd who has helped us move into a “blessed transition” phase of this pandemic reminded us to all make rest part of our craft 3) @davidrliu1 gave our audience a science lesson teaching us how we can fix misspellings in our DNA 4) @sekouworld took us on a poetic journey of the power of determination 5)A surprise visit by @mcuban where he broke down the problems with drug pricing and how his passion has become disrupting the entire industry 6) And an intimate performance by @aloeblacc was the reminder we all needed that music is indeed good for us https://www.cnn.com/specials/health/life-itself-2022-conference
I can’t believe this moment was four years in the making with @marchodosh 1) @troykotsur kicked off #LifeItself teaching us the importance of early access to language 2) @kizzyphd who has helped us move into a “blessed transition” phase of this pandemic reminded us to all make rest part of our craft 3) @davidrliu1 gave our audience a science lesson teaching us how we can fix misspellings in our DNA 4) @sekouworld took us on a poetic journey of the power of determination 5)A surprise visit by @mcuban where he broke down the problems with drug pricing and how his passion has become disrupting the entire industry 6) And an intimate performance by @aloeblacc was the reminder we all needed that music is indeed good for us https://www.cnn.com/specials/health/life-itself-2022-conference
I can’t believe this moment was four years in the making with @marchodosh 1) @troykotsur kicked off #LifeItself teaching us the importance of early access to language 2) @kizzyphd who has helped us move into a “blessed transition” phase of this pandemic reminded us to all make rest part of our craft 3) @davidrliu1 gave our audience a science lesson teaching us how we can fix misspellings in our DNA 4) @sekouworld took us on a poetic journey of the power of determination 5)A surprise visit by @mcuban where he broke down the problems with drug pricing and how his passion has become disrupting the entire industry 6) And an intimate performance by @aloeblacc was the reminder we all needed that music is indeed good for us https://www.cnn.com/specials/health/life-itself-2022-conference
I can’t believe this moment was four years in the making with @marchodosh 1) @troykotsur kicked off #LifeItself teaching us the importance of early access to language 2) @kizzyphd who has helped us move into a “blessed transition” phase of this pandemic reminded us to all make rest part of our craft 3) @davidrliu1 gave our audience a science lesson teaching us how we can fix misspellings in our DNA 4) @sekouworld took us on a poetic journey of the power of determination 5)A surprise visit by @mcuban where he broke down the problems with drug pricing and how his passion has become disrupting the entire industry 6) And an intimate performance by @aloeblacc was the reminder we all needed that music is indeed good for us https://www.cnn.com/specials/health/life-itself-2022-conference
LIFE ITSELF is just 1 week away – final preparations are keeping us busy, so we could learn a thing or two from @goldiehawn . She’ll be speaking about happiness & the importance of quieting your mind. See all 50 inspiring speakers at www.LifeItself.Health
You’ve probably heard about stages of grief — but is that really how it happens? Wendy Lichtenthal says there’s no right way to grieve and it’s not about getting over it, but rather coexisting with this emotion. 🎧 to hear more and to learn why we grieve: https://cnn.it/3PA2q67
@sekouworld ‘s touching tribute to healthcare workers at #LifeItself gave me chills. His words expressed the gratitude I have felt and will always continue to feel for those in this profession.
