The Mystery of the Teenage Brain – Chasing Life
12 p.m. ET: Putin’s meeting, Daunte Wright’s parents on CNN, Basketball Beef, etc
5 things
To listen
CNN 5 things
Monday, February 21
audio file
The brain makes us who we are. It’s the control center that manages our thoughts, emotions, and even our perception of time. But for many of us, the brain remains a mystery. In this season, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, explains how this 3-pound organ impacts our physical and mental health. As Dr. Gupta explores the brain, you’ll learn tangible things to help you sleep better, eat healthier, and live longer.
The Mystery of the Teenage Brain Remember how awkward and confused you felt as a teenager? It was a time of a lot of big changes – overgrowth, body hair and acne, just to name a few – but perhaps the most radical transformation was taking place inside the brain. youth. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta dives into the neuroscience study of the adolescent brain with psychologist Valerie Reyna to learn how teenagers make decisions and weigh risks. Plus, tips for teens (and anyone in their teens) on how we can support each other during this challenging time of life. February 15, 2022