National Brain Injury Month: Understanding, Treating, and Healing
As we enter National Brain Injury Month, it's time to shine a light on the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of brain...
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Feb 262 min read
Beyond the Impact: Why Every Hit Counts in Young Athletes' Brain Health
Recent research has taken a closer look at how playing high school football, or any contact sport, affects the brain. Even without any...
bryanhixson
Feb 51 min read
A Breakthrough in Managing 'Chemo Brain’
Recent research from UCLA has revealed promising results in using neurofeedback as a treatment for cognitive difficulties commonly...
bryanhixson
Jan 192 min read
How Complaining Rewires Your Brain
Complaining not only affects mood but also physically alters the brain. Each time we complain, we're firing and wiring together neural...
Brain Performance Center
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Holiday Stress Management
As the holiday season unfolds with its unique blend of joy and challenges, it's vital to address the inevitable stress that often...
bryanhixson
Nov 15, 20233 min read
The Cognitive Rewards of Cardiovascular Exercise
Cardiovascular exercise holds a special place in health and fitness due to its far-reaching benefits that extend beyond physical fitness...
bryanhixson
Sep 14, 20231 min read
From TV Star to Brain Enthusiast: Kourtney Kardashian's EEG Neurofeedback Journey
Bryan Hixson and the Brain Performance Centers of Southern California were featured in Kourtney Kardashian's newest POOSH article, "5...
bryanhixson
Aug 11, 20231 min read
How Neurofeedback Can Help You Get the Most Out of Talk Therapy
Are you feeling stuck in talk therapy? Neurofeedback therapy can be a game-changer for those who are facing challenges in moving forward...
bryanhixson
May 28, 20231 min read
The Suicide Pandemic - over 25% of young adults reported having seriously considered suicide
Suicide Rates Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults, ages 10-34 (CDC, 2022) 25.5% of adults ages 18-24...
Brain Performance Center
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Studies show COVID-19 Can Alter Brain Function & Cause Brain Fog, Fatigue & Focus Issues
But In Most Cases, It Can Be Retrained Back To Normal Many people who recover from COVID-19, including those who only had mild symptoms,...
Brain Performance Center
Jul 13, 20226 min read
How Kids Change Your Brain
When women say they have “mom brain,” they’re typically describing the experience of feeling scattered, distracted, forgetful, or...
Brain Performance Center
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Training Away Phobias
Neurofeedback may be your secret weapon against phobias Anxiety manifests in a variety of different disorders, including phobia, defined...
Brain Performance Center
May 30, 20226 min read
Video Games & Addiction
Helping Your Child Have a Healthy Relationship With Video Games – Yes It Is Possible! Most parents are used to seeing glowing screens as...
Brain Performance Center
May 9, 20223 min read
What is EEG Brain Mapping?
If you don't look at your brain, you're just guessing based on symptoms. What is an EEG Brain Map? A brain map takes less than 20 minutes...
bryanhixson
May 1, 20221 min read
3 Minute "Explain the Brain" Series
Pain is the brain's danger alert system – much like a fire alarm going off when it senses smoke. But chronic pain is like a fire alarm...
Brain Performance Center
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Chronic Pain, Migraines & Tension Headaches
Bryan Hixson explains how EEG brain mapping can identify the underlying cause of tension headaches, migraines and chronic pain.
Brain Performance Center
Apr 5, 20225 min read
Panic Attacks - The Feeling of Drowning in Your Own Brain
An Electrical Overload: A panic attack can occur when a region of the brain becomes overloaded with electricity. The neurons become so...
Brain Performance Center
Mar 27, 20226 min read
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) changes your brain’s biology - Learn How To Reset It.
After experiencing a traumatic event, your brain wants so badly to keep you safe that it works overtime, and that constant state of...
Brain Performance Center
Mar 19, 20225 min read
Anxiety And The Teenage Brain... What Helps and What Doesn't
Anxiety can be difficult to tackle in any stage of life, but it is particularly challenging to deal with during adolescence. Excessive...
Brain Performance Center
Mar 13, 20221 min read
Neurofeedback for Insomnia
Train Your Brain to Fall Asleep & Stay Asleep Without Medication. Neurofeedback for Insomnia When someone experiences chronic poor sleep...
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