BrainCore Neurofeedback of Smyrna,TN

10/25/2017

Is beet juice any good? I guess I'll find out.

We’re calling it: Beets are one of the most underrated vegetables out there. While you may not find them on your average grocery list, they’re chock-full of nutrients...

10/25/2017

Here's some good news for all you ice cream lovers!

ICYMI: Study participants were found to have increased brain function after drinking cold water immediately after waking up — but mental performance and alertness levels were much higher for those who had ice cream.

09/14/2017

Taking Melatonin isn't as effective as most people believe. Neurofeedback addresses and corrects the underlying causes giving rise to insomnia.

The popular sleep supplement is almost totally unregulated.

02/13/2017

More and more research show not only how important probiotics are for overall health but there is a brain-gut connection.

New research has shown that intestinal bacteria can accelerate the development of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers behind the study, the results open up the door to new opportunities for preventing and treating the disease.

02/03/2017

Researchers examine if the size of synapses alters during sleep and wake states.

08/17/2016

Did you know doing a brain map is a powerful diagnostic tool to see if your child has sustained a concussion? Having a brain map on file to compare after a blow to the head will be invaluable to help determine if someone has been concussed.
We are offering the testing at the beginning of the school year for only $99. Call 615-788-2884 to make an appointment or to find out more.

Young brains are particularly susceptible to injury in athletics, accounting for half of all emergency room visits by children aged 8 through 13.

06/01/2016

Your mom was right. Eating an apple a day is good for you

Compounds found in fruit skins may be able to prevent muscles from aging and getting weaker.

04/26/2016

Think about this

04/20/2016

There are a number of drugs, including over the counter, that affect production of acetylcholine causing problems that lead to damage. Here's a link from the article which lists those drugs
http://www.agingbraincare.org/uploads/products/ACB_scale_-_legal_size.pdf.

Older adults might want to avoid a using class of drugs commonly used in over-the-counter products such as nighttime cold medicines due to their links to cognitive impairment, a research team has recommended.

04/07/2016

Find this very interesting. On your next vacation or free weekend it looks like a museum might be a good choice.

Teenagers who spend quality time with their parents are more likely to want to further their studies, according to a study. Researchers found that adolescents who take part in cultural activities with their mother and father were more likely to aspire to continue their studies post-16 than those who didn't. This is compared to even those who attended homework clubs or participated in extra-curricular activities.

04/02/2016

Scientists thought the body was completely mapped but they were surprised to find this brain-body (immune system) connection.

A previously unknown link between the brain and the immune system was found hidden in the lining of the sinuses.