How does a person or couple decide to have a baby? If you’re like most people, you might feel a little overwhelmed by the topic and think it is easier to, “Just let nature take its course.” But we interviewed one of the Nation’s leading experts on making this important decision…and that’s NOT what she… Read more »
Posts By: Kayla Sheets
Next on CCTV: What is NMO?
Imagine being 12 years old. You are perfectly healthy, leading a normal life. One morning you wake up temporarily blind. Today we will hear personal accounts what it is like to have Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) and what is being done to combat the rare disease. What is the best treatment? Is genetic testing available? What… Read more »
On CCTV: Super Genes – unlocking the power of your genes for health and wellbeing
Imagine playing a card game with a deck of cards that you’re unable to change. If your deck is great then the game is easy and fun! If your deck is less desirable then you may struggle a bit in the game, always looking for a leg up. Until recently your genetic makeup was believed… Read more »
What is the latest research and care for Huntington disease? Find out on the Vibrant Gene!
Huntington Disease (HD) is a genetic disorder that affects over 30,000 people in the United States. It is a progressive neurological condition that typically strikes people in the prime of their lives. Huntington disease has been equated to having Lou Gherig, Parkinson and Alzheimer diseases— all simultaneously. But hope is rising. Families can get genetic… Read more »
FRAXA: searching for answers to the leading cause of inherited autism
As a genetic counselor who focuses on preventative care, I am asked regularly about autism. What causes autism? How can I get screened for autism? Am I at risk of having a baby with autism? Autism is considered a complex condition, with a myriad of possible risk factors. However, there is one exception; the most… Read more »
Next on CCTV: CranioSacral Therapy– A Cure For Chronic Back Pain?
This is the most personal episode of the Vibrant Gene yet. As your host, I want to share my personal story of how I recovered from years of debilitating back pain naturally, without any surgical intervention. This episode is dedicated to the wonder that is CranioSacral therapy. Our guest, Jeff Goldman, calmly walks us through… Read more »
New on CCTV: Can Molecular Genetic Technologies Eradicate Tropical Disease?
Can new developments in molecular genetics help eradicate neglected tropical diseases? What are neglected tropical diseases? What countries are most affected? What can be done? One of the most exciting developments in the history of humankind is taking place now in the area of neglected tropical disease. Yet, practically nobody knows about this inspiring… Read more »
The Vibrant Gene Talk Show: What is Mindfulness?
Can meditation really change your life? What is mindfulness? What is MBSR? Find out answers to these questions and more when you tune in to our program. In the last episode, we explored the science behind mindfulness and learned about the extraordinary health benefits associated with meditation. Today, we will visit with a meditation instructor… Read more »
Next on THE VIBRANT GENE TV: Can Meditation Change Your DNA Activity?
Can meditation really change your life? Can mindfulness improve your brain? Can it alter your DNA expression? Find out answers to these questions and many more when you tune in to our program. In this two-part series, we will explore the science behind mindfulness. In part two, we will visit with a meditation instructor… Read more »
THE VIBRANT GENE Talk Show: Genomic Sequencing For Newborns?
Testing a newborn’s DNA could identify health risks, providing an early alert for parents and health providers. What are parents’ experiences with learning this information? Short on time? Here’s a teaser: A research project at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital is exploring what may be the next generation… Read more »