How to Overcome Video Game Addiction
When you hear the word “addiction,” the first thing that pops into your head is probably drugs or alcohol. Gambling or sex addictions might also register as types of negative habits. Or perhaps even...
View Article12 Prescriptions for Creating a Brain Healthy Life – Part 1
The brain is the organ of learning, loving, and behaving. When your brain works right, you work right. When your brain is troubled—for whatever reason—you tend to have trouble in your life. Your brain...
View ArticleWant to Know the #1 Predictor of Longevity?
Did you know that the number one predictor of longevity is the amount of lean muscle mass you have on your body? Turns out, there’s a lot of truth behind the saying “use it or lose it.” When it comes...
View Article10 Simple Ways to Help Autism
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by communication challenges, abnormal social...
View ArticleA Drug-Free Way to Heal Your Brain
If you struggle with symptoms of a brain-based disorder, ask yourself these questions: Do you want a natural approach to treating your symptoms? Are you suffering unwanted side effects of medication?...
View ArticleDoes Mold Affect Your Brain?
We’ve all heard of mildew, and some of us know about black mold, but do you know what mold can do to your health? Mold is actually a toxin, and it releases toxic gas and spores into the air. When the...
View Article5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Focus
Are you finding it harder to pay attention these days? You’re not alone. A study by Microsoft found that the human attention span has dwindled to just 8 seconds. That’s less than the 9-second attention...
View ArticleAlcohol is NOT a Health Food
Drinking red wine in moderation, and more recently alcohol, in general, has been thought of as something that can improve one’s health. The constant messaging from the alcohol industry has people...
View ArticleNew Study: SPECT is Best for Brain Injury Diagnosis and Treatment
Your brain is very delicate like the consistency of soft butter – and is protected by a hard skull with multiple sharp bony ridges. Even minor blows to the head that can be classified as a Traumatic...
View ArticleThe World Needs a Depression Intervention
Did you know that at any point in time, about 6 percent of the population will have a significant depression? And only 20 to 25 percent of these people ever seek help. Given those statistics it’s no...
View ArticleThe 5 Types of Overeaters: Type 5 Anxious Overeaters
A diet that works well for one person may be completely wrong for another person. Why? Different brain systems drive different tendencies and behaviors. Most diets fail because they take a...
View Article4 Ways To Remain Playful As An Adult
Remember back to your childhood when you could play games for hours on end and get completely lost in having fun? Have you ever wondered why those good times had to end? Was it really necessary to...
View ArticleYes, You Can Change Your Brain. Here’s How.
Tom Ferry was desperate to get better. He felt like his mind was slipping. He started having trouble remembering names and places. At first, he thought it was normal. But when he started misplacing...
View ArticleWhat is the Safest Way to Treat a Brain Injury?
“It’s amazing where I am now, compared to where I’ve come from,” says Anthony Davis, the former running back whose USC career earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. “It’s scary...
View Article5 Ways to Fight Memory Loss During Menopause
Content updated from previous publish date. If you’re going through perimenopause or you’ve already reached the menopause, you may notice that your memory is worse than it used to be. Memory loss is...
View ArticleIs the Severity of a Concussion Linked to Gender?
Research on the nature of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions continues to expand and advance. One area of focus is the role gender plays in head trauma. While it’s long been maintained...
View ArticleThe Number One Habit To Develop In Order To Feel More Positive
Would you like to reverse depression, anxiety, or negativity in your life? Would you like to experience peace of mind and joy? Then you need to become an expert about “ANTs.” Dr. Daniel Amen coined...
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Amen Clinics Research in Discover Magazine Top 100 Stories of Science 2015,...
We are so excited that the pioneering research at Amen Clinics was just highlighted in Discover Magazine as number 19 of the top 100 stories in all of science for 2015! Our research was sandwiched...
View ArticleCombat Veterans With PTSD: Their Brains Aren’t Done Fighting
Sometimes the barbecuing and vacationing opportunities presented by a three-day weekend for Memorial Day can distract us from the meaning of the moment, which is to remember with gratitude the...
View ArticleWhy You Should Be Exercising Daily
Do those with more pep in their step live longer? What Research Says Studies show that after age 65, one strong predictor of longevity is walking speed. Those who can still walk at a decent pace after...
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