Neurofeedback and Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide

Neurofeedback and Addiction

Neurofeedback and Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide Published on June 4, 2025 by Scott Wiseman Table of Contents Introduction What Is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback and Addiction Combining Therapies Research and Evidence Practical Considerations Conclusion FAQs Introduction Addiction remains a complex condition that rewires the brain’s reward circuits, impairing decision-making and emotional regulation. Traditional treatments—while effective for some—often […]

Recognizing Early Signs of a Nervous Breakdown and Reclaiming Control

Recognizing Early Signs of a Nervous Breakdown and Reclaiming Control

It was a crisp morning in Los Angeles when Sarah, a 35-year-old marketing executive, found herself unable to get out of bed. The thought of facing another day filled her with dread. Once a high-performing professional, she now struggled with simple tasks like brushing her teeth or answering emails. “I felt like I was drowning,” […]

Why we Need Less Sleep as We Age

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Why You’re Waking Up at 5 A.M.—And What It Means for Your Brain  If you’ve ever wondered why you’re suddenly a morning person in your 50s, 60s, or beyond—without asking to be—you’re not alone. For many older adults, waking before the sun feels like a biological betrayal. But it turns out, there’s a lot of […]

How Swimming Enhances Brain Health

How Swimming Enhances Brain Health

Dive Into Cognitive Vitality  Memorial Day weekend often heralds the start of summer, prompting many to flock to pools, lakes, and beaches. While swimming is celebrated for its physical benefits, emerging neuroscience research reveals that it also offers unique advantages for brain health.  Swimming and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)  Swimming, like other aerobic exercises, stimulates […]

Anxiety Treatment Los Angeles

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Anxiety Treatment Los Angeles: Proven Solutions, Local Experts, and Real Stories Table of Contents: Anxiety Treatment Los Angeles Introduction: Anxiety in LA’s Fast Lane Top Searched Keywords for Anxiety Treatment LA Comprehensive Outline of Modern Anxiety Care What Is Anxiety? LA-Specific Causes & Triggers Mini-Interviews: Local Clinicians & Patient Voices Neighborhood Providers: Clinics, Therapists & […]

Neurotherapy – How Red Light Therapy is Revolutionizing Brain Health

Neurotherapy - How Red Light Therapy is Revolutionizing Brain Health

Lighting the Path Back to Brain Wellness  Imagine being in a fog so thick that you can’t think clearly, focus, or even remember what you were saying mid-sentence. For many people living with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), cognitive decline, anxiety, or long COVID, this is daily life. Now imagine a warm, gentle light not just […]

Depression Treatment Los Angeles

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Depression Treatment Los Angeles: Local Solutions, Stories, and Breakthroughs Table of Contents: Depression Treatment Los Angeles Introduction: Facing Depression in LA Top Keywords for Depression Treatment LA Comprehensive Outline of Depression Care What Is Depression? LA-Specific Causes & Risk Factors Mini-Interviews: LA Clinicians & Patient Stories Neighborhood Providers: Clinics, Therapists & Chiropractors Expert Tips for […]

The Digital Decay Within Our Mind

The Digital Decay Within Our Mind

Understanding ‘Brain Rot’ in the Age of Social Media  In 2024, the Oxford University Press named “brain rot” its Word of the Year, defining it as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging” […]

L.A. Teens and Mental Health: Early Brain Interventions

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Table of Contents: L.A. Teens and Mental Health – Early Brain Interventions Introduction: Why Early Intervention Matters for LA Teens Top Teen Brain Health Keywords in LA Outline: Article Roadmap LA Teen Mental Health by the Numbers The Science: Adolescent Brain and Mental Health Unique Pressures Facing LA Teens Parent & Teen Interviews: Stories from […]

Brain Health in LA’s Creative Community: Stress, Burnout & Recovery

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Table of Contents: Brain Health in LA’s Creative Community Introduction: The Creative Pulse of Los Angeles Most Searched Keywords for LA Brain Health Why Are Creatives in LA Vulnerable to Burnout? The Science: Stress, Burnout, and the Creative Brain Personal Anecdotes & Quotes from Local Practice Recognizing Burnout: Warning Signs & Symptoms Recovery Pathways: What […]