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Frontiers of BrainHealth

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in therapy recently passed phase three clinical testing in the U.S. and U.K. Dr. Kilgard's talk explores ongoing studies that show VNS can enhance recovery in neurological injury, including spinal cord injury, ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

Promoting Recovery in People With Chronic PTSD, Stroke or Spinal Cord Injury

BrainHealth Week Virtual Events

This President’s Day, celebrate the first day of BrainHealth Week with a special live-streamed event at our Family Fun Fair. Meet Steven Lee from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab to learn about the Mars mission, his experience with Perseverance Rover, and how our curious brain loves exploration. If you are in the DFW area, you are also welcome to join us in person at Center for Brain Health.

Lessons from NASA’s Mars Mission

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Attend a virtual conversation about workplace culture, human-centered leadership and the power of community with Dr. Kara Allen, chief impact officer of Spurs Sports & Entertainment; Katie Edwards, chief impact officer of Dallas Mavericks; and Dr. Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College.

Creating Leaders of Impact: How Brain Health Fits

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Join a virtual fireside chat about the behavioral and cognitive science of human motivation, activation and resilience. Bob Gold, chief behavioral technologist and founder of GoMo Health, shares insights from his 20+ years of experience as a leader in population health and patient engagement solutions.

Good Disruption: Harnessing Brain Health for a Change​

Evening event in the Ellipse at Center for BrainHealth, Dallas, TX. 

BrainHealth Presents

Why, with so much progress in neuroscience, behavioral science and technology, are population mental health outcomes so dire? Dr. Tom Insel – neuroscientist, psychiatrist, former director of the National Institute of Mental Health and author – expands the approach to mental health from a narrow medical model to a recovery model based upon the three P’s – People, Place and Purpose. 

Path to Healthier Brains

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Noelle LeVeaux, publisher at D Magazine Partners, will lead a panel discussion with local leaders and changemakers, exploring and envisioning the impact of better brain health on our communities. 

Boosting BrainHealth is Key to a Flourishing Community

How may individual differences in social and emotional development shape mental and physical health? Dr. Tang's talk delves into findings from her interdisciplinary research, investigating individual differences linked to temperament in children and adolescents (e.g., shyness) and exposure to early adversities (e.g. child maltreatment or neglect). 

Differences in Social-Emotional Development and Mental Health

Cognitive decline is NOT inevitable.  Your brain changes as you live and age, and that is a good thing! Sarah Lock, AARP's senior vice president of policy and brain health, and executive director of their Global Council on Brain Health, shares insights on how to sustain brain-healthy behaviors. 

Staying Sharp

Dr. Kelley specializes in the evaluation and study of neurological causes of impairment in memory and cognition. 

Impairment in Memory and Cognition

How do changing hormonal conditions shape the human brain? And what does healthy aging look like for women’s brain health? Dr. Emily Jacobs, associate professor in psychological and brain sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara, explains the structural and functional changes that occur as the brain ages – and what those changes mean for women’s health.

New Science for Women's Brains

Dr. D'Mello also serves as faculty with the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas, an external fellow of UTD's Center for Vital Longevity, and an affiliate of the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. 

The Cerebellum in Cognition, Development and Disorders

What does science tell us about the connection between heart health and brain/mind health? As a practicing neurologist and chief clinical science officer at the American Heart Association, Dr. Elkind is a leading authority and trusted voice on enhancing well-being by building healthy hearts, brains, and minds.

The Brain-Heart Connection

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Become proactive about minimizing distractions. Create ways to eliminate the most common distractors within your workspace.  


Diverge From Habits That Distract

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The brain thrives on innovation. Challenging yourself to consider a wider range of perspectives when communicating can strengthen your connections. 

Communicate From a New Perspective

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Confidence can be developed through practice. Forcing yourself, despite anxiety, to pursue a positive goal helps you overcome that anxiety over time. 

Generate Patterns of Self-Belief

Center for BrainHealth leads scientific research to enhance and restore the brain. Learn how to exercise your brain to work better and faster today!

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Take the Text Challenge This BrainHealth Week

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Know Brainers

Communicate From a New Perspective

Generate Patterns of Self-Belief

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Pioneering Science

Brain Training

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Of Your Own Brain

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Instead of focusing on how many things you checked off your list today, shift towards the measures that matter most — Were you more innovative? More purpose-driven? More socially fulfilled?