by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Aug 17, 2026 | General neurology
Your gut isn’t just where you digest food. It contains its own nervous system, complex enough to have earned the nickname “second brain” — and it helps explain why quitting sugar feels, for many people, like a real withdrawal syndrome. Your Gut, Your...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Aug 7, 2026 | General neurology
Extreme heat doesn’t just make you sweat and feel uncomfortable — it measurably changes how your brain functions. In a recent television interview, I explained why high temperatures affect your focus, your mood, and even your ability to make good decisions. Why...
by Mesa de Redacción | Jul 25, 2026 | recent news
The Colombian Consulate General in Miami presented a special recognition to Dr. Carlos Ramírez-Mejía, a Miami-based neurologist, for his outstanding professional career and his contributions to South Florida’s Hispanic community. The honor, presented on [July...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Apr 16, 2026 | General neurology
In my practice in Miami, I see something increasingly concerning: people in their 30s and 40s showing signs of cognitive decline that shouldn’t appear this early. The brain does need glucose to function — but the amounts and refined forms we consume today are...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Mar 18, 2026 | Memory problems
It’s a scene that plays out in homes everywhere: you walk into the kitchen and suddenly forget why you’re there. As a neurologist, something I see often in my practice is that many of these “lapses” aren’t really memory problems —...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Feb 17, 2026 | Sleep Medicine
As a clinical neurologist practicing in Miami — a city that rarely slows down — I often hear a dangerous myth: that sleep is downtime, almost a luxury for people without ambition. Neurophysiology says the opposite. Sleep is a period of intense biological activity,...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Jan 15, 2026 | General neurology
Your brain health depends largely on simple daily choices: how you sleep, how you move, what you eat, and how you handle stress. Modern neuroscience confirms the brain isn’t static — it reshapes itself constantly, for better or worse, based on your habits....
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Sep 15, 2025 | General neurology
Anxiety and stress have become constant companions for many people. While essential medical and psychological treatments exist, we increasingly seek complementary tools to regain a sense of control over our emotional state. One of these techniques, known as...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Aug 18, 2025 | General neurology
The recent and tragic case of a former American football player has once again highlighted a harsh reality: high-impact sports can leave devastating consequences on the brain. As a neurologist, I have closely studied this condition, known as Chronic Traumatic...
by Carlos Ramirez-Mejia | Aug 4, 2025 | General neurology
Sleeping well is not just a luxury: it is a biological necessity that protects our memory, our emotional health, and even prevents diseases like Alzheimer’s. Here, I share fundamental recommendations for achieving the deep, restorative sleep we all need. Vitamin...
