April 12, 2022

Genes are a Roadmap, Not a Destination

Seth Rogen (actor, writer, producer, director) and Lauren Miller Rogen (writer, director, producer, philanthropist) join us to discuss the origin and missions of HFC, their non-profit organization, that cares for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, activates the next generation of Alzheimer's advocates, and leads brain health research and education. Lauren opens up about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s at an early age, and how her mother’s diagnosis affected the early stages of her relationship with Seth. Seth and Lauren discuss the ripples of mental health struggles on an entire family, why treating and preventing Alzheimer’s can be so difficult, and the benefits of familiarizing yourself with symptoms of neurological diseases. They explain potential causes of early onset Alzheimer’s, lifestyle changes that can help promote brain health, and the positive and negative effects of marijuana use on brain health. Mayim and The Rogens consider the need for universal access to medical and mental health resources and reasons Americans may be distrustful of the healthcare system.

Genes are a Roadmap, Not a Destination

https://youtu.be/ondQlg97VrY

April 12, 2022

Genes are a Roadmap, Not a Destination

Seth Rogen (actor, writer, producer, director) and Lauren Miller Rogen (writer, director, producer, philanthropist) join us to discuss the origin and missions of HFC, their non-profit organization, that cares for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, activates the next generation of Alzheimer's advocates, and leads brain health research and education. Lauren opens up about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s at an early age, and how her mother’s diagnosis affected the early stages of her relationship with Seth. Seth and Lauren discuss the ripples of mental health struggles on an entire family, why treating and preventing Alzheimer’s can be so difficult, and the benefits of familiarizing yourself with symptoms of neurological diseases. They explain potential causes of early onset Alzheimer’s, lifestyle changes that can help promote brain health, and the positive and negative effects of marijuana use on brain health. Mayim and The Rogens consider the need for universal access to medical and mental health resources and reasons Americans may be distrustful of the healthcare system.

LISTEN / STREAM

Articles Referenced

The Man Behind Memory: Donald Hebb

I thought it would be interesting to dive into this theory to better understand the molecular basis of learning and memory...

Digging Deeper on Dementia: Alzheimer’s Disorder Part I

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the United States...

Digging Deeper on Dementia: Alzheimer’s Disorder Part II

Let’s look at AD on a more microscale to examine the different possible explanations for Alzheimer’s Disease...

A Neurological Case Study: “An Unusual Malady of the Cerebral Cortex”

By working around the clock, scientists are forging ahead toward a future free of Alzheimer’s; A future where...

Related Episodes

BROWSE ALL EPISODES