Ouroborus727

Hello Dr. Howard, thank you for this AMA. You certainly have lived a fascinating life and the independence you have at your age is nothing short of incredible. I can only hope to age so well. So that leads into my first question.

Do you have any advice about keeping your mind sharp as we age? Also, we know that chronic stress can have detrimental effects on mental health and cognitive functioning (in addition to associated physical health issues from stress). How do you manage your stress as a medical professional?

Also, do you have any dating advice for us younger folk? Especially for someone who is going into a demanding field such as medicine (I'm a doctor veterinary medicine student and an aspiring neurologist)?

Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to your responses.

Thank you! This was quite informative and I'll keep this advice in mind as I progress in my career!

Neurology is so incredibly fascinating, if I can follow my dream of specializing, then I am sure that my passion will help manage my stress, as you mentioned.