YOUR FANTASTIC MIND takes viewers on a journey of the final frontier in science, the brain. Mixing cutting edge research with deeply human stories, the show explores every aspect of the brain and mind - from what our dogs think of us, to how we can preserve our memories as we age, to curing depression with experimental deep brain stimulation. Your Fantastic Mind also tackles current brain issues impacting tens of millions of Americans such as the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a deep dive into the mental and physiological effects of both. Your Fantastic Mind entertains and informs the viewer, providing lasting information they can use to improve their own lives.
| Mon, Oct 5 | 2:00 P.M. |
Heart and Mind
NH World (11.3)
Emory University researchers travel to India to expand on the long-running CARRS study, which has tracked the health of thousands of participants for 15 years. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 2:30 P.M. |
Phone-Free School
NH World (11.3)
In Marietta, Georgia, students lock away their phones for the entire school day. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 3:00 P.M. |
Hope Against ALS
NH World (11.3)
This episode follows patients and families living with ALS and highlights the importance of coordinated care from a team of specialists. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 3:30 P.M. |
Courage and Care
NH World (11.3)
This episode follows a teenager living with a rare brain condition and the doctors working to better understand and treat it. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 4:00 P.M. |
Building The Brain
NH World (11.3)
This episode explores how brain development can be shaped from pregnancy through the school years. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 4:30 P.M. |
Hope and Healing
NH World (11.3)
Three stories reveal how mental health care is evolving. |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 2:00 P.M. |
Bringing Physical Therapy to a Country Without It
NH World (11.3)
A popular destination for tourists, the Dominican Republic is a country that possesses little to no resources when it comes to physical therapy. |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 2:30 P.M. |
The Impact of Racism on the Brain
NH World (11.3)
Inflammation in the body can be responsible for up to 30% of cases of depression. |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 3:00 P.M. |
Healing The Invisible Wounds of War
NH World (11.3)
Over 70% of 9/11 veterans report they are living with invisible wounds of war such as PTSD, depression and anxiety. |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 3:30 P.M. |
Nanorobots for Brain Surgery
NH World (11.3)
An up-close look at the life of a physician scientist and what it is like to juggle dual demands and responsibilities. |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 4:00 P.M. |
Life Saving Surgery for the Deadliest Stroke
NH World (11.3)
An up-close look at the life of a physician scientist and what it is like to juggle dual demands and responsibilities. |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 4:30 P.M. |
Slowing Alzheimer's Disease Through Treatment and Lifestyle
NH World (11.3)
This episode looks at the multitude of breakthroughs in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2:00 P.M. |
New Frontiers In Pain Relief
NH World (11.3)
Explore innovative therapies for pain relief and recovery including minimally-invasive endoscopic spine surgery, vagus nerve stimulation for opioid addiction and neuromodulation, an emerging technique using electrical stimulation to help veterans manage chronic pain. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2:30 P.M. | Body, Brain and Behavior NH World (11.3) |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 3:00 P.M. |
Living with Parkinson's
NH World (11.3)
Follow cutting-edge research efforts from Emory and the University of Georgia to improve Parkinson's treatment and early detection, plus one woman's inspiring journey using ping pong as therapy. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 3:30 P.M. |
Unlocking The Mind
NH World (11.3)
This episode delves into brain health and aging, featuring stories on artificial intelligence (AI) used to detect Alzheimer's, lifestyle interventions to slow cognitive decline, how future doctors are being trained in dementia care and emerging research linking pollution and memory loss. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4:00 P.M. |
Silent Threats
NH World (11.3)
This episode investigates strokes with no known cause, a surgical alternative to CPAP for sleep apnea and the little-known but life-disrupting balance condition known as 3PD. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4:30 P.M. |
Hope and Healing
NH World (11.3)
Learn about the next phase of the groundbreaking ENRICH stroke trial, a personal story of psychedelic therapy for depression, Atlanta's new pre-arrest diversion facility and the momentous moment of Match Day for medical students around the country. |
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