Christopher Lane Ph.D.

A new book argues that the link between the brain and mind is “mediated through culture.” Its practical implications extend to rethinking neurodegenerative disease and how we treat it. The neuroplasticity needed to offset and reverse cognitive decline may be found in nutrition and exercise. Source: Columbia University Press / Used with permission Matthew Schelke has a gift for metaphors. His preferred one for describing how our brains take on the traits of our culture?

From the outset, vaccines have raised proxy fears about social upheaval. Historically, vaccines have troubled religious communities tying natural immunity to spiritual purity. Concern that scientific misinformation drives low uptake may be masking a larger public health failure.