Your Brain On
Episodes
Your Brain On... Chemotherapy
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chemotherapy saves lives. But for millions, it also comes with side effects of cognitive fog, memory lapses, slowed thinking, and emotional flattening...
Your Brain On... Parkinson's (2025)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 18th century London to the promise of a global cure: the 200-year history of Parkinson's disease. To mark the release of our 'Ask the MD' convers...
Your Brain On... Eating Meat
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carnivorous diets have been woven into our history for millennia, but, with nutrition science advancing at an unprecedented pace over the past century...
Your Brain On... Nutrition (with Dr. Walter Willett)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone eats. It's the one thing we all have in common. And yet, nutrition has become one of the most confusing, divisive, and misunderstood sciences...
Your Brain On... Autism
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Autism isn't new, but our understanding of it has changed dramatically. It's now recognized as a broad neurodevelopmental spectrum that shapes how mil...
Your Brain On... Diabetes
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the staggering statistics on global diabetes prevalence are millions of individuals with different stories, struggles, and solutions. In this e...
Your Brain On... Alzheimer's (Mythbusting Special)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alzheimer's disease is constantly surrounded by myths and misinformation. Let's set the record straight. In this episode, we bust through the most per...
Your Brain On... Purpose (Sherzai Family Special)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With big changes happening in the Sherzai family household, we sat down for a roundtable discussion about the concept that will shape what we're all d...
Your Brain On... Creatine
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creatine for Alzheimer's — let's separate the hype from the hope. A new study has caused a stir in June 2025, but lead researcher Matthew K. Taylor ...
Your Brain On... Stress
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stress isn't just a threat to your brain. It's also one of its best tools for growth. We often hear that stress is bad for your brain. And it can be. ...
Your Brain On... Stroke
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stroke is one of the biggest causes of death in the world — but also one of the most preventable. Up to 80–90% of strokes could be avoided with mo...
Your Brain On... The Food Industry
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we eat better when we're constantly marketed to in a way that hijacks our attention and habits? To complement the incredible discussions we re...
Your Brain On... Lyme Disease
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A tiny bite from a tiny tick can trigger a complex disease which speaks to some huge problems with our healthcare system. In this episode, we expla...
Your Brain On... Brain-Computer Interfaces
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Restoring a person's ability to speak, enabling individuals with paralysis to regain movement, and detecting neurodegenerative diseases earlier than e...
Your Brain On... Gluten
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gluten has become one of the most misunderstood aspects of modern nutrition. Let's set the record straight. In this episode, we untangle the medical, ...
Your Brain On... Menopause
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease are women — but why? In this episode, we unpack the neurological, hormonal, and social driver...
Your Brain On... Music
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music is one of the most powerful forces of all time for human connection, cognitive stimulation, and therapeutic introspection. We've seen music help...
Your Brain On... Supplements
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supplements have become a hundred-billion dollar industry. But can they really boost your brain health in the ways they claim? They're everywhere: she...
Your Brain On... Traumatic Brain Injury
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traumatic Brain Injury is a major cause of death, disability, and cognitive decline. Thankfully, evolving research is helping us protect our heads and...
Your Brain On... Omega-3
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Omega-3 supplements have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, promising to enhance your memory, boost your mood, and protect your brain. But where ...
Your Brain On... Social Media
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two decades on from the start of the smartphone revolution, we have the first humans who, for as long as they've been alive, have had the entire inter...
Your Brain On... (Sherzai Family Holiday Special)
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our incredible kids Sophia and Alex Sherzai join us for a special end-of-year episode of the 'Your Brain On...' episode! As a family of neuroscientist...
Your Brain On... Ketogenic Diets
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
High in fats and low in carbs, ketogenic diets were originally developed in the 1920s to treat children with epilepsy. Now, they've gained popularity ...
Your Brain On... ALS
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ALS, a nervous system disease, ruled the headlines in the summer of 2014 thanks to the viral Ice Bucket Challenge. How has our knowledge of the disord...
Your Brain On... Ketamine
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, ketamine has mainly been used as an anaesthetic, but in more recent years, it's gained popularity in mental health treatment. Conversatio...
Your Brain On... Sex
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the first spark of attraction, all the way to climax, sex sets off chemical fireworks in your brain. And yet, this beautiful, powerful act has be...
Your Brain On... Protein
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Protein — how much do we need? What's the healthiest way to consume it? Can we get enough from plant-based diets? Until recent decades, protein hasn...
Your Brain On... Misinformation
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The digital age has made it easier than ever to access health information, but how can we know which sources to trust? Social media is saturated with ...
Your Brain On: A Brain Health Revolution Summit Special
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
20 incredible conversations with leading scientists, in one hour. We're excited to present this special installment of Your Brain On, featuring highli...
Your Brain On... Having A Pet
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are our animal companions thinking? And how does our friendship with them change their brains, and our brains? We all wish we could communicate w...
Your Brain On... Coffee
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does the most-purchased beverage in the world — coffee — do to your brain? Five centuries after its discovery, coffee is deeply entrenched in...
Your Brain On... Grief
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What grief does to our brains, and how we can grow from one of life's most challenging experiences. The impact grief has on your mind can be so severe...
Your Brain On... Caregiving
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As populations have aged, our need for caregivers has risen fast. The stresses of caregiving present brain health concerns that we must address urgent...
Your Brain On... Meditation
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation: an ancient practice with brain health benefits proven by modern science. Whether you're focusing on your breathing to quieten peripheral d...
Your Brain On... Leg Strength
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leg strength isn't just about physical health. There are enormous benefits for brain health, too. From the more obvious benefits for balance and mobil...
Your Brain On... Marijuana
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained. Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have cre...
Your Brain On... Parkinson's
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From 18th century London to the promise of a global cure: the 200-year history of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disorder most ...
Your Brain On... Ozempic
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ozempic. Developed as diabetes medication. Adopted as a weight loss drug. Eyed for its potential neuroprotective effects. Hollywood's popularization o...
Your Brain On... Retirement
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement, often considered a period of late-life decline, can actually be a time of cognitive growth and prosperity. When we retire, all the neurolo...
Your Brain On... Introversion
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do introverts/extroverts have different brains? Are you born introverted? Is introversion neurologically harmful? The definition of introversion has b...
Your Brain On... Sleep
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a third of our lives sleeping. The benefits for our brain are incredible. Restorative sleep is essential for good brain health. When you slee...
Your Brain On... Virtual Reality
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
VR headsets allow us to step into vast virtual worlds. What does that mean for our brains? Virtual reality technology is the most advanced and afforda...
Your Brain On... Sunlight
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunlight has kept our brains on a 24-hour schedule for hundreds of thousands of years. Here's how. When sunlight touches your skin or hits your eyes, ...
Your Brain On... Fats
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fat can have a bad reputation, but certain fats are essential for the healthy functioning of your brain. Between government guidelines, fad diets, and...
Your Brain On... Hearing Loss
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does hearing loss change the brain and contribute to cognitive decline? The human capacity to hear is incredible. In milliseconds, sound vibration...
Your Brain On... Comedy
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laughter predates language. But what's the neurological function of humor? Why do we find things funny? Your brain's ability to perceive and create co...
Your Brain On... Space Travel
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Space travel goes against a million years of human evolution. So how does it affect our brains? In just six decades of manned space flights, we've dis...
Your Brain On... Presidential Aging
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is set to have its oldest President ever. Should we be worried, or are we thinking about aging the wrong way? The unprecedented age of the tw...
Your Brain On... Cardio
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A healthier heart equals a healthier brain — no surprise there — but what's the neuroscience behind the benefits of a cardio workout? Cardiovascul...
Your Brain On... Alzheimer's
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does Alzheimer's alter the brain, and how do we create a future without the disease? Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, threatens to s...
Your Brain On... Being A Woman
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are there differences between the brains of women and men? In this episode of Your Brain On, we explore the unique aspects of the female brain, and ho...
Your Brain On... ADHD
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What actually is ADHD? What caused the sharp increase in cases? How does diagnosis work? ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 60 years ago,...
Your Brain On... Lobotomies
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From trepanning to Neuralink, we've always been curious about operating on our brains — for better or worse. Tens of thousands of people were loboto...
Your Brain On... Dreams
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we dream? Is lucid dreaming real? How can dreams be used for therapy? Does cheese really give us nightmares? In this episode, we discuss the ne...
Your Brain On... Sugar
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar often carries a blanket negative health connotation. But our brains need carbohydrates for everyday energy. The term "sugar" is often used in a ...
Your Brain On... Football
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When wins and losses shape the mood of entire cities, what's happening in the brains of football fans? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience an...
Your Brain On... Love
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neurochemically, what is love? How can neuroscience help us maintain long-term relationships? Is heartbreak real? In this episode, we discuss the neur...
Your Brain On... Dry January
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to your brain when you stop drinking? Is doing Dry January the best way to quit? In this second preview episode of Your Brain On, we di...
Your Brain On... New Year's Resolutions
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On New Year's Eve, we experience feelings of joy, sadness, thankfulness, regret, and nostalgia, as our brains recall episodic moments from the past 12...