MN Brain Solutions

08/01/2025

Any guesses? 😀

Test your knowledge of the brain with this question from a past Brain Bee competition! Check the comments section for the answer. (Did you know it?)

Learn about the international and national competitions for high school students at https://www.thebrainbee.org/.

International Brain Bee

07/22/2025

Every day is Brain Day at MN Brain Solutions, but today the world joins in to raise awareness for brain health!

It's World Brain Day. As we discover more about brain health, we invite you to join us.

07/15/2025

Sobering indeed! A good reminder to practice good sleep routines daily.

What you did last night is still shaping your brain today literally. In a groundbreaking study led by Ana Triana from Aalto University and the University of Oulu, researchers tracked one person’s brain activity, mood, sleep, exercise, and vital signs over 133 consecutive days using fMRI scans. The findings? Your brain doesn’t just react in the moment it carries imprints of your habits for up to 15 days.

Short-term shifts in sleep, mood, and heart rate influence the brain’s connectivity within just a few days, showing how adaptable our minds really are. But the real surprise came from longer-term effects: poor sleep or emotional dips from over a week ago were still visible in brain networks tied to attention and memory. This means your current focus and mental clarity could be tied to how well you slept two Mondays ago.

The takeaway is both sobering and empowering: daily wellness choices like movement, rest, and emotional care aren’t just for “now” they’re laying the groundwork for how your brain will function weeks from today.
Source: Aalto University & University of Oulu fMRI Study (2025)

07/09/2025

Did you know that many people report sleeping better after Neurofeedback?

Emotional reactivity elevated from sleep loss, particularly in those already anxious

07/04/2025

Wishing you and yours a very happy and safe Independence Day.

06/30/2025

Thank you Nicole and the Recovery Community Network for this great post!

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06/13/2025

Check out some of the comments we've received from our customers!

06/12/2025

Our online scheduler is currently down, but we are still taking appointments! Please call us at 320-686-0171 to schedule your session.

05/29/2025

We are so honored to be nominated for this year's CommunityVotes. If you feel so inclined, please do go out and vote for us!

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for St. Cloud, MN. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

05/26/2025

We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday, but also take time to remember why we can enjoy these freedoms.

05/16/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and our friends at Red River Inn have created a display to remind patrons. Visitors are encouraged to write supportive messages and informational resources are available. Be sure to check it out when you dine there!

05/01/2025

Many people are struggling to get good, restful sleep on a consistent basis. This video describes what sleep should look like through the night and the SleepFoundation.org website has more great information. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/stages-of-sleep

Neurofeedback has been shown to help people get back to a restful sleep pattern. Give us a call today to learn more!

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We think of sleep as state of passive rest and sedation. But while you're sleeping, your brain and body are doing complex and wonderful things! Each sleep st...