Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States, affecting as many as 40 million adults, or 18.1% of the population every year. That percentage is even higher among ages 13-18, affecting more than 25% of pre-teens and teenagers. And that number is only rising. If you…
If you're suffering from a mental health disorder or brain-based condition, you may have heard about neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is an all-natural, drug-free way to alter the state of your brain for the better and address any imbalances or dysfunction that may be occurring. Still, as effective as this therapy is,…
Our brains impact everything we do, from the way we think to the way we move and act. And if an imbalance or injury in the brain occurs, it can lead to a number of difficult-to-deal-with symptoms and conditions. Often, these are treated with prescription medication, which can come with…
If you’ve been struggling with ongoing health issues, you know all too well that being prescribed medication can sometimes do more harm than good. And after seeing doctor after doctor without experiencing any real relief, you may be feeling frustrated and hopeless. The good news is, as scientists continue to…
For a long time, scientists believed that the brain was a nonrenewable organ—that once the brain was fully developed, no new brain cells were produced. In the last few decades, groundbreaking research has revealed the opposite: throughout your life, your brain can create new neurons and new neural pathways. This…
Our brains are responsible for how we think, how we feel, the ways in which we move, and even how we act. Experiencing a traumatic brain injury can be devastating, not only for the person who suffered the injury but also for their family and friends. The effects of brain…
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