Marc Arginteanu's Blog, page 18

Predicting Alzheimer���s Disease

What if you could go to the doctor and get a test which would predict whether you���ll develop Alzheimer���s Disease (AD)��� Would you do it?

Feeling Lonely? Blame your fornix

Lonely people have an abnormally sized brain structure that keeps them from being in the present moment

New Research��� Botox effects on the brain

If used properly, Botox can have beneficial effects. The FDA approved Botox to treat a bunch of ailments, including severe muscle spasms and migraine headaches. But its popularity really took off once the plastic surgeon...

Kenny Chesney's Favorite Cocktail

Blue Paradise

How social media alters young brains

Join Marc Arginteanu, a neurosurgeon, as we delve into a 2023 study revealing the alarming effects of social media and electronic addiction on the developing brains of middle school-aged children. Discover the intricacie...

of Paint and Pancakes: A novel

In addition to being an author, Dr. Arginteanu is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai in New York City and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology (Neuroscience) at Florida International University

Is that heavy backpack harming your child?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the weight of a child���s backpack be less than 10 to 20 percent of her body weight.

How Social Media Changes Your Kid���s Brain

Unlocking a Healthy Mind Podcasts presents Dr. Pejman Katiraei and Dr. Marc Arginteanu engaging in a wide ranging discussion centering on social media and your kid���s brain.

Pomegranates and your brain

Pomegranates may have been the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden, but the crimson fruit is a blessing for your brain.

Don���t eat the marshmallow

How do you use The brain science of delayed gratification