CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Intermittent fasting is gaining attention for its many potential health benefits. Neurology researchers at LSU Health Shreveport are exploring how intermittent fasting affects the brain, specifically in the context of Alzheimer's disease.

At LSU Health Shreveport’s Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences (CCDS) and the Metabolic and Liver Disease Research Program (MLDRP), scientists are studying the metabolic drivers to find ways to stop cardiovascular disease before it advances.

KSLA - KSLA speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, PhD ahead of the Parkinson's Disease Community Forum at LSU Health Shreveport.
 

For decades, belief held that the heart only functioned in response to the brain’s commands. Research now shows that communication between the heart and brain is a two-way dialogue, with each organ continuously influencing the other’s function.

February’s designation as heart month would not be complete without recognizing the close biological connection between the heart and the brain. Rather than isolated organs working independently, the heart and brain are partners in a complex, dynamic system that supports both physical and cognitive health. At LSU Health Shreveport, researchers and clinicians study this connection to better understand how protecting cardiovascular health can also preserve brain function.

Red River Radio: Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Brain Health at LSU Health Shreveport discusses strategies for caregivers, emotional and physical challenges families face, and the local resources available to patients and care partners in our region.