In this episode we discuss what’s known about the association between personality type and cognitive function. Further, the idea of resilience—or what protects the cognition of individuals with a high level of neuropathology associated with cognitive decline—might have important implications for dementia prevention. Our guests are Dr. Eileen Graham and Dr. Dan Mroczek. Drs. Graham and Mroczek are both faculty at Northwestern University with interests in how personality factors influence physical and cognitive health over the life course.

The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings. Visit our blog for the full story.

Black adults treated at advanced heart failure centers received potentially life-changing therapies, such as transplants and heart pumps, about half as often as white adults, possibly due to racial bias, a small National Institutes of Health-supported study has found. Visit our blog for the full story. Please note that this article was adapted from a NIH release.

Gic-Owens Fiestan comes from Orlando, FL, and graduated from Duke University in 2017.

Fourth-year medical student Brendan Appold grew up in Islip, NY, and graduated from Stanford University in 2010. During his time at Michigan Medical School, Brendan has enjoyed the experiential learning of clinical training, and finds working closely with patients on clinical rotations very impactful.

The University of Michigan Medical School’s unique curriculum framework provides a new approach for students and future generations of physicians-in-training to explore their interests in a variety of clinical and non-clinical electives.

U-M Medical School’s competency-based education model is guided by the 8 core domains of competency, including complex knowledge, interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and values to prepare the next generation of health professionals.

Depression and high numbers of duty hours worked by first-year doctors, called interns, are linked closely, with higher PHQ-9 screening scores among those working the most hours.

Anita M. Malone, M.D, MPH, is Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Michigan Medicine.

Congratulations to Timothy R.B. Johnson, MD, on selection by the Office of the President for the 2022 President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education (PADSIE).

Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.

Kiley Adams is from Puyallup, Washington, and graduated from Notre Dame University in 2017. She is currently pursuing a dual degree in medicine and sustainability and development at the University of Michigan. 

Critical for training future doctors, the program's director and an actual standardized patient discuss the benefits of the job.

Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.

Firework safety isn't just for the Fourth of July. A recent poll on children's health showed that 1 in 5 parents would allow kids to help set off fireworks, and some don’t consistently enforce sparkler safety rules, or keep a safe distance. Listen to today's episode for tips to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers.