As a neurologist, one of the simplest brain safety things I teach parents is the ‘Rule of 2s’ for helmets. 🧠 2 fingers above the eyebrows The helmet should sit LOW on the forehead — not tipped backward. 🧠 2 fingers under the chin strap Snug enough that it stays secure, but not choking. 🧠

Brain hack for healthy aging: While you walk, try naming U.S. states A→Z out loud or in your head. Why this may help keep your brain sharp: • Walking increases blood flow to the brain • The memory challenge activates attention + recall pathways • Doing both at once trains “dual-tasking

Back to the basics ✨✨✨✨

1. When someone says “this feels different,” I listen carefully and sometimes get nervous. 2. If someone tells me their headache woke them from sleep, I take that seriously. 3. New neurologic symptoms during pregnancy or postpartum always make me pause. 4. Sudden vision changes will never

POV: I texted my doctor friends at noon to see who’s actually eating lunch during “lunch break” #doctors #medicine #doctor #medstudent #fyp

Yeah, I need to start asking my patients about this one.. #migraine #headache #fyp

Things I would avoid getting at Costco if you have migraine!! #migraine #headache #neurology

I actually have the best job in the world # #migraine # #headache # #neurology # #brainhealth # #medicine

Migraine improvement is usually gradual, layered, and built on consistency — not one perfect treatment. Follow for more migraine education 🧠✅ # #migraine # #headache # #neurology # #doctor # #brainhealth

Signs I know a migraine patient is likely to do well long term: • They track patterns, not just pain • They take sleep, stress, hydration, & caffeine seriously • They understand migraine is a neurologic disease • They treat attacks early • They focus on prevention, not just r

Your migraine threshold is like your brain’s “tolerance window.” The more stressors that stack up, the easier it becomes for the brain to tip into a migraine attack. That’s why migraine management is often about reducing the overall load on the nervous system, not just treating the pain once it

Things I would never do as a neurologist because I’ve seen how badly things can go wrong: 1. Swim in warm freshwater lakes or rivers Rare, but brain-eating amoebas like Naegleria fowleri can enter through the nose and cause devastating brain infections. 2. Eat undercooked pork Certain p

5 things I wouldn’t ignore if my child was doing them — as a neurologist ⬇️ A few things I pay attention to: • Frequently asking for dim lights or wanting lights off — especially with headaches, nausea, irritability, or needing to lie down — can sometimes be a sign of migraine or sensory sen

Females can be intelligent, accomplished, feminine, stylish, successful, mothers AND still deeply dedicated to your patients. Both can exist at the same time. #womeninstem #femaledoctor #medicine #doctor #trend

Things I hate saying as a neurologist ⬇️ • “Your insurance denied the medication.” • “This may take time before we see improvement.” • “Stress is likely worsening your symptoms.” • “There’s no instant fix for this.” • “Migraine is often a lifelong neurologic disease.” • “You may

More supplements ≠ better migraine control. Some have evidence, some don’t, and stacking random products can sometimes make things worse (or just expensive) #migraine #headache #chronicillness #brainhealth #migraine

weddings and migraine don’t mix… #migraine #headache #brain #fyp #trend

Every person is different and this is just my personal journey! But having the right care early is what l makes the biggest impact! #neurology #migraine #medstudent #doctor #medicine