I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan

08/07/2025

Brason Lee, 62, a social worker and research scientist, sustained a traumatic brain injury more than 40 years ago. He's proof that survivors can improve and ultimately thrive.

08/06/2025

In this excerpt from a full-length I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan lecture, board‑certified neuropsychologist Dr. Karen D. Sullivan joins Lorraine for an intimate conversation about living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)—a condition where symptoms are often dismissed by others and misunderstood.This clip captures the essence of what it means to not only be heard but truly understood.

📺 Watch the full episode here: • What Causes Functional Neurological Disord...

Where together, they explore:

The emotional weight of facing symptoms no one believes

Lorraine’s journey to FND diagnosis and advocacy

The yearning for validation in a world that misunderstands invisible illness

What Dr. Sullivan recommends as the only evidence‑based treatment for FND

In this excerpt from a full-length I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan lecture, board‑certified neuropsychologist Dr. Karen D. Sullivan joins Lorraine fo...

08/06/2025

"Alzheimer's disease and dementia can disrupt people's eating due to loss of appetite or feeling overwhelmed by choices. In advanced stages of the disease, people also may have difficulty swallowing. Caregivers can help by making mealtimes calm and comfortable and by limiting distractions."

Caregivers can help by making mealtimes calm and comfortable and by limiting distractions. Here are some ways to do so.

08/06/2025

Today, I’m doing something different. No edits. No do-overs. Just me, showing up as I am.This change was inspired by a concept I recently learned about: cognitive justice—the idea that there’s no single “right” way to think, speak, or process the world. That all ways of knowing and expressing deserve dignity.

It made me reflect on how often we expect our brains—and each other—to function flawlessly. But the truth is, forgetting a word, losing your train of thought, or needing a moment to find your way back is part of being human.

So from here on out, my videos won’t be polished to perfection. They’ll be real. And I hope that invites you to be a little more real with yourself, too.

Tell me in the comments:

Have you ever felt pressure to think or communicate “perfectly”?

What does giving yourself cognitive grace look like?

Today, I’m doing something different. No edits. No do-overs. Just me, showing up as I am.This change was inspired by a concept I recently learned about: cogn...

08/05/2025

Build a caregiving team...

"You cannot care for someone alone. Your team can include family members, neighbors, friends, hairstylists, people from faith communities, and more. They should be made aware of the situation, even if only through brief, simple conversations."

Caring for someone with dementia often feels like an endless road trip without any rest stops, says Paula Forte, PhD, author of Self-Care Strategies for Family Caregivers. She encourages caregivers to get help and take breaks to protect their physical and mental health.

08/04/2025

In this video, we explore what President Donald Trump’s recently reported medical diagnosis of venous insufficiency may suggest about his brain health, cogni...

08/04/2025

"Obstructive sleep apnea can cause snoring, daytime sleepiness, and other health issues. Now, it has also been linked to damage to parts of the brain connected to memory, according to a study"

New research links obstructive sleep apnea to brain changes affecting memory, highlighting how low oxygen during REM sleep may contribute to cognitive decline and white matter damage.

08/03/2025

Dr. Sullivan discusses drug-induced tremor and how it can be misdiagnosed and tips for coping...

In this episode of I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan, board certified neuropsychologist Dr. Karen D. Sullivan discusses drug-induced tremor and how it ...

08/03/2025

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08/03/2025

Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.

08/02/2025

Dr. Sullivan discusses the coping mechanism of avoidance and how to manage these avoidance symptoms to get your life back!

In this episode of I CARE FOR YOUR BRAIN with Dr. Sullivan, board certified neuropsychologist Dr. Karen D. Sullivan discusses the coping mechanism of avoidan...

08/02/2025

Think natural and put these healthy foods at the top of your grocery list for meal planning for better brain health:
1. Beans
2. Berries
3. Fish
4. Green, leafy vegetables
5. Nuts
6. Poultry
7. Olive oil
8. Vegetables
9. Whole grains