How today’s world is reshaping your brain
From climate change to mass shootings to war in the Middle East, your brain is trying to cope—and it needs your help.
Tag Archive for: neuropsychology
Music and the brain
Music makes our brains dance. But why? And how? Learn more in this Q&A with Dr. Eric Zillmer.
New Brain Beat podcast features Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer
Episode 15 of the NAN Foundation’s “Brain Beat” podcast features a special guest: Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer, who is living with brain cancer.
What happens when you treat depression with ketamine
John Gorman had battled depression for years. He’d tried every treatment available. Then he tried ketamine.
Running through a diagnosis of dementia
Following a dementia diagnosis, Tom and Becky White remain determined to run a race in every state. This is their story.
Cutting through the (brain) fog
Brain fog is one of the most talked-about side effects of COVID-19. But what is it? And what is its connection to dementia?
Why a Mediterranean diet is good for your brain
Eating a healthy diet of foods from the Mediterranean can actually improve your brain health — and your life.
What to consider when evaluating nutritional supplements
Nutritional supplements bring the promise of improved memory and better brain health. To what extent do they actually work?
Life without a mind’s eye
People who experience aphantasia go through life without mental visual imagery. This is how Christabel Lobo experiences the world.
What is a neuropsychological evaluation?
The best way to assess brain functioning is through a neuropsychological evaluation. But what does that entail?