Seasonal Stress Management Blog

Hi! I’m Dr. Franssen. Or maybe you should call me Catherine, because in my blogs, you’ll get to know me a bit better.

Anyone who’s ever been cornered by me at a cocktail party can attest to the fact that I am utterly fascinated with the science behind stress, seasons, parenting, productivity, and pretty much everything that makes life interesting. In this blog I answer questions, reflect on personal and professional challenges, and share insights from my expertise. In short, this is neuroscience for everyday life.

If I haven’t written about something you care about yet, please reach out! I love answering questions.

Connecting Alzheimer’s and our Gut Health
Catherine Franssen Catherine Franssen

Connecting Alzheimer’s and our Gut Health

As new data becomes available about brain-gut connections and the elaborate effects of the microbiome, some researchers are investigating the effects of probiotics on Alzheimer’s disease.

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