In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD, a neurosurgeon and a professor of neurosciences, neurosurgery, and neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss brain health and brain injuries, including concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, aneurysm, and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). We discuss key and lesser-known risk factors for brain health and explain how certain treatments and medications can improve brain health and cognitive function. We also cover novel mechanisms to improve recovery after concussions and brain injury, including the use of stem cells, temperature (mild hypothermia), and vagus nerve stimulation. Dr. Steinberg also describes new advances in neurosurgery and minimally invasive brain augmentation. This episode ought to be of interest to anyone seeking actionable tools to improve their brain health and for those seeking to improve recovery after a brain injury such as concussion, stroke, aneurysm, or TBI. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman AeroPress: https://aeropress.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Dr. Gary Steinberg Stanford academic profile: https://stan.md/3WLmBV2 Stanford Health Care clinical profile: https://shc.is/4dProuA Lab website: https://stan.md/4dKFnlA "Why I Went into Medicine: Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD" (video story): https://youtu.be/m5kEvuaSEuY Publications: https://stan.md/3WMNCaw Articles The fasciola cinereum of the hippocampal tail as an interventional target in epilepsy: https://go.nature.com/3UP80oZ Transplanted Stem Cell-Secreted Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Effects Poststroke Recovery, Inflammation, and Vascular Repair: https://bit.ly/3UFNRSg Human neural stem cells enhance structural plasticity and axonal transport in the ischaemic brain: https://bit.ly/3UQFByY Revisiting Stem Cell-Based Clinical Trials for Ischemic Stroke: https://bit.ly/4bH4jZk Two-year safety and clinical outcomes in chronic ischemic stroke patients after implantation of modified bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells (SB623): a phase 1/2a study: https://bit.ly/4bHLNzT Mild Hypothermia Reduces Apoptosis of Mouse Neurons In vitro Early in the Cascade: https://bit.ly/4bH4pjE Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia to Improve the Neurologic Outcome after Cardiac Arrest: https://bit.ly/3UNY0wb Childhood Outcomes after Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy: https://bit.ly/3UPvvy5 Slow rewarming improved the neurological outcomes of prolonged mild therapeutic hypothermia in patients with severe traumatic brain injury and an evacuated hematoma: https://go.nature.com/3UQhiRy Vision Loss after Intravitreal Injection of Autologous “Stem Cells” for AMD: https://bit.ly/3UFO5c4 Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature for Performance, Brain & Body Health: https://youtu.be/77CdVSpnUX4 People Mentioned Timothy Schallert: professor of psychology, University of Texas at Austin Theresa Jones: professor of psychology, University of Texas at Austin Norma Shumway: father of heart transplantation, Stanford University Henry Kaplan: discovered radiation exposure to treat leukemia, Stanford University Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Gary Steinberg 00:01:44 Sponsors: Eight Sleep, ROKA & AeroPress; Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify & Apple 00:06:16 Stroke, Hemorrhage & Blood Clot 00:10:25 Blood Clots & Risk Factors, Medications, Smoking, Cholesterol 00:16:19 Heart & Brain Health; Neurosurgery & Brain Function 00:23:27 Current Technology & Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Techniques 00:28:13 Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA); Spinal Cord Strokes 00:33:23 Stroke Risk: Alcohol, Cocaine & Other Drugs 00:38:24 Sponsor: AG1 00:39:55 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion: Sports, Testing & Recovery 00:46:45 Statins; TBI & Aspirin; Caffeine & Stroke Risk 00:48:31 Exploratory MRI: Benefits & Risks 00:51:53 Blood Pressure, Lifestyle Factors; Tool: Feeling Faint, Hydration; Sleep 00:59:52 Sponsor: LMNT 01:01:27 Chiropractic Neck Adjustment & Arterial Obstruction; Inversion Tables 01:05:16 Kids, Tackle Football, Soccer, Boxing; Mild Concussion 01:10:49 Nerve Regeneration, Stem Cells, Stroke Recovery 01:17:36 Stem Cells, Immune System, Activity 01:21:27 Injury & Recovery, Restraint Therapy 01:23:46 Neuroprotection After Injury; Mild Hypothermia 01:34:59 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Stem Cell Therapy 01:42:27 Scientific Advancements & Clinical Translation, FDA & Industry 01:47:40 Vagal Stimulation 01:53:17 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #BrainHealth Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer