We have fingerprints—What about “brainprints?”

New imaging tools are allowing scientists to learn more and more about the brain. And one of the things they can now show is the incredible diversity of the human brain. Every adult has distinctive brain patterns—a brain “fingerprint” that identifies them individually. At the same time, some people have certain characteristics in common that […]

Five senses and brain training

Each of the five senses collects information and sends it to your brain. This is how we can see, hear, taste, feel, and smell the world around us. Your senses are vital to learning but what happens once the information enters the brain through your senses? An entire system involving complex neurological processing goes to […]

Brain Awareness week 2024

Did you know that this week is Brain Awareness Week? At PowerBrain Rx, we offer a wide range of services for people of all ages designed to help you optimize your brain functions and thus improve learning capacity! Reach out to us with your brain related questions. We are happy to help!♥ contact@powerbrainrx.com www.powerbrainrx.com tel […]

When children and teenagers harm their bodies

When children and teenagers pick at their skin or pull at their hair so much that they hurt themselves — leaving scabs or bald spots — they often say they can’t stop, even if they’re embarrassed or being bullied by other kids because of it. That’s because doing these things makes them feel better in […]

Kindly Quit Spreading Misinformation about ADHD Drugs

Recently, the New York Times published another opinion piece in its op-ed section criticizing ADHD drugs and raising the possibility that teenagers taking them may be more susceptible to anxiety disorders. Teens are very emotionally reactive, and their capacity to control their emotions is still developing, according to Richard A. Friedman, a psychiatrist at Weill […]