Brain Health
The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous - Carl Sagan
image by: Vikki Parker
Resources
Can Your Brain Be ‘Full’?
The brain is truly a marvel. A seemingly endless library, whose shelves house our most precious memories as well as our lifetime’s knowledge. But is there a point where it reaches capacity? In other words, can the brain be “full”? The answer is a resounding no, because, well, brains are more sophisticated than that.
Patients Reflect on Life with a Common Brain Malformation
"It's a hidden disability," says University of California Institute of Technology psychologist Lynn Paul. Many born without this structure go undiagnosed for years—only neuroimaging can confirm the agenesis, or failed development, of this brain area. Instead people are diagnosed with disorders such as autism, depression, or ADHD.
The Coming Boom In Brain Medicines
It will still take years for neuroscience to metamorphose from a backwater into a hotbed of innovation, but it's happening. Mark Fishman, the head of research at Novartis, puts it bluntly: "We're revolutionizing the field."
League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis
FRONTLINE reveals the hidden story of the NFL and brain injuries.
The Value of Struggle, and How You're Letting Technology Diminish It
You can find so much on the Internet. But if you want to increase your brainpower, you may be looking in the wrong place.
Brain & Life
Looking for information and resources to help you keep your brain healthy? Look no further than Brain & Life! We have a range of products—from a free website and print magazines to books and a podcast—that connect you with stories of people living with brain disease, the latest research, and perspectives on neurologic disorders and brain health that you won't find anywhere else.
Beyond the Brain
I'm a Psychiatric NP, currently meandering my way through the trials, tribulations, and joys of my profession. I love what I do and would not change it for all the world.
Brain & Mind
Electronic magazine on neuroscience.
Brain & Mind - A to Z
Dear viewer, you are looking at the definitive guide to the brain and mind for everyone. I hope it is useful and interesting to you.
Brain and Spine Surgery
I have designed this site for two groups of people: the general public wishing to get a glimpse of the world of neurosurgery and medical professionals interested in neurosurgery, including residents and medical students. To keep it interesting, I plan to keep this site focused around images; i.e. surgical photographs, videos, and radiological images from my own archives.
Brain Connection
BrainConnection.com is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information about how the brain works and how people learn. Many discoveries are being made in areas that relate to the human brain, including language, memory, behavior, and aging, as well as illness and injury.
Brain Injury Association of America
The mission of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is to advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.
Brain-Surgery.com
The purpose of this website is to provide clear, understandable, non-technical information about the medical conditions that usually require brain surgery, as well as information about the techniques and skills needed for successful surgery on the brain.
BrainBlog
News about our knowledge of the brain and behavior from Anthony Risser, Ph.D.
BrainBlogger
The GNIF Brain Blogger covers topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives. It reviews the latest news and stories related to neuroscience, psychiatry, and neurology. It serves as a focal point for attracting new minds beyond the science of the mind-and-brain and into the biopsychosocial model.
BrainEthics
There are a lot of fine blogs out there covering the avalance of current neuroscience research. With this blog we want to highlight the many consequences of this growing understanding of the human brain.
BrainFacts.org
BrainFacts.org is an authoritative source of information about the brain and nervous system for the public.
BrainHQ
When it comes to brain fitness training, BrainHQ is best in class. Built by a team of top neuroscientists, with exercises proven in dozens of published studies to make real and lasting improvements in brain function, BrainHQ is your personal brain gym.
BrainLine
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering information and resources about preventing, treating, and living with TBI. BrainLine includes a series of webcasts, an electronic newsletter, and an extensive outreach campaign in partnership with national organizations concerned about traumatic brain injury.
Fit Brains
Enhance your memory, focus and brain speed with our award winning brain training program designed by neuroscientists.
Gaines On Brains
Blogging about the brain - without the jargon.
Headway
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury. Through its network of more than 125 groups and branches across the UK, it provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields.
The Teeming Brain
The Teeming Brain explores news, trends, and developments in religion, horror, science fiction, fantasy, the paranormal, creativity, consciousness, and culture. It also tracks apocalyptic and dystopian trends in science, technology, politics, ecology, economics, the media, the arts, education, and society at large.
Cogniciti
Finding it more difficult to remember faces, names, and dates? Wondering "Is my memory normal or should I see my doctor?"
CogniFit
CogniFit lets you assess and train your brain, and share all the power of your mind on the web. We think that a favorite brain training game, mental challenge, or personal improvement can reveal a common link between two people or more.
Dementia.org
Dementia.org is not just another medical information website. We provide practical, actionable information and “real world” reviews of research to help anyone impacted by dementia in any of its forms.
Elevate
Elevate is a new type of cognitive training tool designed to build communication and analytical skills. Members are provided with a personalized game-based training program that adjusts over time based on performance. Elevate has been selected by Apple as the App of the Year for 2014.
Genes to Cognition Online
Genes to Cognition (G2C) Online is about modern neuroscience. It focuses on cognitive disorders, cognitive processes, and research approaches. Use the dynamic network maps to explore our library of 750+ unique items. Or, use the linear Selected Items menu on top of each map to tour selected content. Explore, interact, and have fun!
Global Cognition
Cognition is about the amazing things people’s minds do, such as learn, think, and decide... People use diverse sets of strategies, skills, and techniques to learn new things, reason through different ideas, solve problems, and decide among options. Global Cognition studies these issues in order to discover how human minds work, understand how cognition can be enhanced, and determine how a better understanding of cognition can improve the world we live in.
HAPPYneuron
HAPPYneuron, the pioneering brain training concept, is scientifically designed to stimulate your cognitive functions.
Head Nurse
Brain on the top, spine down the back.
Headspace
Headspace is your very own personal trainer, here to help you train your mind. You can even fit us in your pocket with our FREE app.
MIND
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. How can we help you?
Mind Your Mind
This is a place for youth and emerging adults to access info, resources and tools during tough times. Help yourself. Help each other. Share what you live and know.
Mindsight
Exploring vision, health, and learning.
Neuro.RAPT
Neuro.RAPT is a science collaborative; a bi-weekly educational science web series intended to: Spotlight the latest scientific research — connecting the community at large to the exciting attempts for therapeutic treatments and cures.
Neuroangio
The purpose of this site is to serve as an education and information resource, for both patients and professionals, on topics related to vascular anatomy and pathology of brain, neck, and spine.
Neurotrack
Neurotrack is a digital health company dedicated to the development of non-invasive cognitive health assessment tools that will enable earlier and more effective evaluation of patients who may be at risk for cognitive decline, and help advance research of treatments for cognitive diseases, including Alzheimer's.
Introducing Stitches!
Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!
Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.
