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News, Articles, and Information Books Consider reading Spark by Dr. John Ratey, a book about the science behind physical activity and the brain. Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory…

News, Articles, and Information Recommended Downloadable Apps Breathe2Relax Breathe2Relax is a hands-on diaphragmatic breathing exercise. Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management. The app can be used as a stand-alone stress reduction tool, or can be used in addition to…

News, Articles, and Information Recommended Downloadable Apps The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) This is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize…

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The best foods for your brain are also helpful for your heart and blood vessels. Experts agree that leafy greens, some fatty fish and berries are good for brain health. Trying to eat less processed and refined foods will also improve your diet and your level of energy. Paying attention to what you drink is…

Brain Overview by Dr. Laritta Paolini The brain is a plastic and vulnerable organ, continually changing by experience. Traumatic experience can change how the brain reacts even to everyday activities. News, Articles, and Information