Guest(s)
Majid Fotuhi, M.D., Ph.D.
Topic
Taking Shape of Your Health
Topic Info
Brain health and the fear of losing mental capacity are high on the list of concerns for 55 percent of baby boomers, a group that accounts for more than 25 percent of the U.S. population. Dr. Majid Fotuhi joins the show to discuss natural choices we can make for a healthier brain. Also he will discuss Beautiful-Minds.com for people 55 and over who are making a difference in their brain development by sticking to healthy lifestyle choices.
Guest Info
Majid Fotuhi, M.D., Ph.D. -
Dr. Fotuhi received his M.D. degree (cum laude) from Harvard Medical School, as a member of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST). He received his doctoral Ph.D. degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He currently heads the Center for Memory and Brain Health at Berman Brain & Spine Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is also an assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He has been a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, International Brain Research Organization, and Society for Neuroscience.
Dr. Fotuhi’s initial clinical research at Johns Hopkins focused on basic brain neurochemistry and on finding effective ways to prevent dementia. More specifically, he worked on longitudinal studies to determine the beneficial role of a combination of vitamins and natural supplements along with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in maintaining cognitive function and brain health. Based on his 23 years of research at Johns Hopkins and Harvard, he has developed and has a patent for a new neuroprotective vitamin supplement for memory and brain health (Remviva).
Dr. Fotuhi received his M.D. degree (cum laude) from Harvard Medical School, as a member of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST). He received his doctoral Ph.D. degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He currently heads the Center for Memory and Brain Health at Berman Brain & Spine Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is also an assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He has been a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, International Brain Research Organization, and Society for Neuroscience.
Dr. Fotuhi’s initial clinical research at Johns Hopkins focused on basic brain neurochemistry and on finding effective ways to prevent dementia. More specifically, he worked on longitudinal studies to determine the beneficial role of a combination of vitamins and natural supplements along with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in maintaining cognitive function and brain health. Based on his 23 years of research at Johns Hopkins and Harvard, he has developed and has a patent for a new neuroprotective vitamin supplement for memory and brain health (Remviva).
Website
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Host
Dr. Derrick DeSilva
Original Air Date
4 / 11 / 2011
