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Note from Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk: As clinicians and researchers it is more important than ever for us to collaborate and learn from...

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I have always believed that a life spent surrounded by meaningful relationships is a life lived to the fullest. If you were to ask a...

Note from Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk: It's the power of teamwork that allows us, at The Brain and Behavior Clinic, to do what we do best:...

The brain and mental health movements have recently blossomed with more self-help tools and tips available to the public than ever...

It’s likely that you’ve experienced that anticipatory early-morning craving for a steaming, rich cup of espresso or a fancy, frothy...

Functional, complementary, and integrative medicine are rooted in the belief that our physical and mental health are undeniably...

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire globe with numerous unpredictabilities. From not knowing when it was safe to go outside again,...

Hiking and walking as treatment options for mental wellness and health regulation of the nervous system are currently being heavily...

The process of using biofeedback and neurofeedback to determine a patient’s psychological state has taken huge leaps in the...

It’s a common worry that faces millions as they age - what if I start to develop memory loss? Memory loss disorders are a particularly...

What Is Cognitive Rehabilitation? Cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT) and cognitive training are thoroughly studied genres of mental...

Dr Suzanne Gazda is a brilliant colleague and integrative neurologist in Texas. There are many ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s, as you know,...

Keywords: spirituality, neurotheology, neurology, meditation, prayer, religion, brain, interconnected Integrative medicine is rooted in...

Keywords: Covid-19, Coronavirus, Covid-19 Long-Haulers, Stress, Immune System, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Stress, ME, Covid Mental Health...

What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to return to a place of homeostasis or mental or physical balance after a challenging event...

When it comes to preventative steps in neurologic illness, understanding how stress affects our bodies and minds is a top priority. We...

Keywords: age, methylation, DNA, biological age, longevity, healthy aging, genes, optimal longevity, joy, brain health Age isn’t “just a...

‘Gratitude’ might seem like one of the latest self-help fads. Social networking is replete with gratitude lists, and dedicated gratitude...

Keywords: risk factors, modifiable risk factors, dementia, cognitive, cognitive reserve, pathological, preventative Addressing dementia...

Keywords: spiritual fitness, spiritual health, cognitive health, integrative health, meditation, Alzheimer’s Disease As we approach aging...

Several of you have asked me about what I offer in terms of a neuroplasticity plan. These are some of the things I think about when I see...

In my last blog post, I gave you new tools to apply towards treating traumatic stress. Today, we’re going to go over yet even more...

The brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout life is truly remarkable. It begins in utero and lasts until we take our last breath....

Is your life purpose-driven? For most, the existential meaning of purpose seems hard to reach, and sometimes, life's relentless demands...

Billions of dollars and decades devoted to drug development for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias haven't led us to a cure or...

Here is a list of psychotherapy gems which you can do on your own. It seems as though these days, everyone and their grandmother are...

The importance of Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into Functional Medicine Adverse childhood experiences have a dose-dependent...

Dr Ilene Naomi Rusk | Brain and Behavior Clinic Prayer and meditation sometimes appear to be at odds in the Western world. The two...

An old adage from the theatre, to wit, is, “in life, one of the few things you can control is your breath.” Breathing is essential to...

One of our most vulnerable populations are children, and understanding how to see them, take care of them and treat them in all areas of...

The current pandemic has caused unprecedented changes in nearly every area of our lives. Ever since January, 2020, when the first...

When we ask others, “How do you feel?” we’re inquiring about emotions and physical sensations. This is just one of many common sayings...

Negative thoughts seem to be bad for your brain in addition to hijacking your joy. Anyone who has ever had to deal with low mood or a...

Research on the neuroscience of sleep shows us that good sleep is an exquisite system of coordinated brain activity that improves daily...

The role of psychedelics in mental and emotional healing is a relatively novel target of hot debate in the neuroscience and clinical...

Your brain is plastic. I’m not talking about the kind of plastic we use for water bottles. What I mean, is that your brain embodies the...

Boulder, Colorado As information about the new coronavirus streams through our TVs, computers and smartphones, it’s bombarding our brains...

Pillow Talk: Healing Body and Mind While You Sleep Was getting eight hours of sleep a night at the top of your New Year’s resolution list...

Watch this video and pay close attention to ways that you can build some cognitive reserve! Lisa Genova is the well-known author of...

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Our plans hit roadblocks, our circumstances are constantly changing, interpersonal conflicts...

“Perhaps the shortest and most powerful prayer in human language is help.” -- Thomas Keating Too often, we try to take on life’s burdens...

Exercise as a treatment option for many illnesses and diseases, including Alzheimer’s, is currently being scientifically studied. This...