Individuals are getting tired of being subscribed medications that do more harm than good and seeing doctor after doctor without any relief. Because of this, neurofeedback therapy has become a popular therapy method for conditions ranging from anxiety and depression to concussions and migraines. [...]
Student stress and anxiety are being called the mental health “tsunami” of our generation and unfortunately, our kids are being hit the hardest. So much so that 70% of teens have said that anxiety and depression are a major problem among their peers. There’s [...]
Chronic stress is becoming a national health crisis. The two most widespread stressors? Money and work - two things we can’t have without the other. But the more we stress, the more our performance suffers at work, and the less we can handle stressors. [...]
Today is PTSD Awareness Day and Brain Forest Centers is proud to help raise awareness for those we know and love struggling with this condition. For many years, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder was misunderstood by the medical community and thus the population. Today is a [...]
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects that parts of the brain responsible for memory, thought, and language. Sadly, it is irreversible and is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Whether you’re a caretaker or one [...]
What Does a Race Car Crash do to Your Brain? Concussions have been a known issue for sports and falls but they aren’t often associated with racing. Regardless, they have been a health issue that racers have been quietly suffering from for decades. So [...]
What Does Sleep Deprivation Do To The Brain? If you feel slow after a sleepless night, you aren’t alone. Chances are your brain cells feel slow too. A lack of sleep makes it hard for cells to communicate properly which can result in everything [...]
Why Genetic Testing Is Important If you’ve been looking for answers to your health issues with no success, looking at your genes may be the next step. Thanks to new technology, there is now a way to identify variations in your DNA, and for [...]
How To Manage Stress in College Students Academic pressures like trying to maintain good grades and study habits can cause a lot of stress in college students. If that's not enough, there are social and physical pressures such as managing a healthy work/life balance [...]
What Does Major Depression Do To The Brain? Depression is more than just a mood disorder. It is a psychological condition that affects more than just the way you feel. Major depression, also known as clinical depression, can cause the chemical activity of your [...]
