Your Fantastic Mind

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.

Tue, Dec 16 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.

Tue, Dec 16 2:30 P.M. Body, Brain and Behavior     NH World (11.3)

Tue, Dec 16 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.

Tue, Dec 16 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.

Tue, Dec 16 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.

Tue, Dec 16 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.

Wed, Dec 17 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.

Wed, Dec 17 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.

Wed, Dec 17 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.

Wed, Dec 17 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.

Wed, Dec 17 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.

Wed, Dec 17 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.

Thu, Dec 18 2:00 P.M. Adolescent Mental Health     NH World (11.3)

Social media, academic stress and other crucial factors are contributing to an adolescent mental health crisis in America.

Thu, Dec 18 2:30 P.M. Ultrasound Treatment for Tremor     NH World (11.3)

People with tremor issues can have difficulties with basic tasks like eating, writing and speaking.

Thu, Dec 18 3:00 P.M. Glioblastoma/Proteomics/Brain Science In Cows     NH World (11.3)

In this episode, discover research being done in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest primary brain cancer known to humanity.

Thu, Dec 18 3:30 P.M. Thrill Seeking/Deep Brain Science/Brain Tumor Rehabilitation     NH World (11.3)

In this episode, with the backdrop of a building made famous in a popular TV series, viewers will explore the fascinating world of thrill-seeking and risk-taking, and how the answers to why we engage in such behaviors can be found in the brain.

Thu, Dec 18 4:00 P.M. Psychedelics     NH World (11.3)

After being stigmatized for decades, psychedelic medications are making a comeback on the world stage as the most promising new mental health treatments in the past 50 years.

Thu, Dec 18 4:28 P.M. Menopause     NH World (11.3)

Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of aging that affects the vast majority of American women, typically between the ages of 45 and 55.

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