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12 Things You Can Do For Peak Performance
Chronic stress is becoming a national health crisis. The two most widespread stressors? Money and work - two things [...]
Today is PTSD Awareness Day
Today is PTSD Awareness Day and Brain Forest Centers is proud to help raise awareness for those we know [...]
What are the Stages of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects that parts of the brain responsible for memory, thought, and language. Sadly, it [...]
What Does a Race Car Crash do to Your Brain?
What Does a Race Car Crash do to Your Brain? Concussions have been a known issue for sports and [...]
Who’s Julie?
Since the beginning, BrainForest Centers has been committed to helping improve the quality of our clients lives one person [...]
How to Improve Your Gut Health
How to Improve Your Gut Health Your gut biome is a complex makeup of microorganisms residing in your intestines. [...]
Who’s Kevin?
Who's Kevin? If you've ever wandered over to our "who we are" page or been into our Fishers office, [...]
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
Our team here at Brain Forest Centers has proudly been a part of the success story for many individuals [...]
What Does Sleep Deprivation Do To The Brain?
What Does Sleep Deprivation Do To The Brain? If you feel slow after a sleepless night, you aren’t alone. [...]
How Does Exercise Improve Brain Function?
How Does Exercise Improve Brain Function? We hear all the time about the importance of regular physical activity. It’s [...]
What are the Symptoms of Anxiety?
What are the Symptoms of Anxiety? Although anxiety disorders look different for each individual, there is one symptom that [...]
Brain Food You Should Be Eating
Brain Food You Should Be Eating Here’s some food for thought – your brain is the control center for [...]
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Better Health
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Better Health Year-after-year, New Year’s resolutions are set with the goal of better health [...]
Can PTSD be Treated?
Can PTSD be treated? Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), like any mental health disorder, can dramatically affect the ability to [...]
5 Tips To Beating Holiday Depression
5 Tips To Beating Holiday Depression The holiday season is right around the corner and for some, this time [...]
Why Genetic Testing Is Important
Why Genetic Testing Is Important If you’ve been looking for answers to your health issues with no success, looking [...]
How To Manage Stress in College Students
How To Manage Stress in College Students Academic pressures like trying to maintain good grades and study habits can [...]
What Does Major Depression Do To The Brain?
What Does Major Depression Do To The Brain? Depression is more than just a mood disorder. It is a [...]
5 Ways ADHD Affects Learning in the Classroom
Returning back to school can be challenging for students struggling with ADHD. The thought of having to sit still [...]
How many concussions is too many?
Although there isn’t a set answer as to how many concussions is too many, there are different variables that [...]
What is Peak Performance and How Do I Reach It?
The term “peak” simply means to have reached the highest point of something like a career or academics. When someone peaks, things [...]
Are ADHD and Depression Linked?
As many as 70 percent of all people with ADHD will suffer symptoms of depression and/or anxiety at some [...]
What does autism do to the brain?
Much like a computer, the brain relies on intricate wiring to process and transmit information. Scientists have discovered that, in [...]
Why is Social Wellness So Important?
Why is social wellness so important?Because social support enhances quality of life and provides a buffer against adverse life events.When [...]
What are the Most Common Men’s Health Issues?
We all know that when it comes to men and women, differences abound. I'm sure you can create a [...]
Are Mental Illnesses Genetic?
Mental illness is on the rise, and the question of whether or not it’s a genetic illness commonly arises. [...]
Why Mental Health Should Be Taught in Schools
I’m sure the reasons aren’t too difficult to figure out without reading any further. Depression and anxiety among children [...]
What does sleep do for your brain?
We’ve heard it since we were itty bitty babies: sleep is so important. But just what does sleep do, [...]
How does food affect our brain function?
How does food affect our brain function? Think of your brain as an expensive super car. If you want [...]
How do I Build a Good Relationship With My Child’s Teacher?
Building a strong relationship with your child’s teacher can have a powerful impact on their academic success, but are [...]
5 Negative Coping Strategies in Dyslexic Students
Students who struggle with dyslexia are typically very good at hiding their difficulties. Dyslexia can go unnoticed in children [...]
Do you know what to do if your child is showing signs of a concussion?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Did you know [...]
Chemical Imbalance: How does it really affect our brains?
The body is filled with numerous chemicals of various types, such as hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters. Chemical imbalances happen [...]
How to make sure your child is maximizing their overall brain health
Did you know that at birth, your baby's brain contains 100 billion neurons (as many as there are stars [...]
The Importance of Concussion Mitigation
Concussion Protocol. Why Concussion Mitigation Is Important. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a jolt to the head [...]
Why Is My Child Having Emotional Outbursts?
Is Your Child Experiencing Emotional Outbursts? Most children have occasional tantrums or meltdowns. They may sometimes lash out if they’re frustrated. Or they [...]