Spring 2008
Middle School Brain: The Risk and Potential»
The Middle School Years is a challenging time for parents, teachers, counselors, and teens. New discoveries suggest that during this epoch in a child’s life, the brain is undergoing more changes than at any other time in the lifespan, except infancy.
Distinguished Research Scholar »
Failure to learn in school is not only an educational problem, but a public health problem as well.
Ringle Fitness and Brain Health »
Is your 30 minutes at the gym making an impact on your brain health? Benefits from physical exercise are well documented, but few people consider the impact of physical exertion on thinking abilities.
Understanding the Brain »
The Rees Jones Foundation, formed in 2006 to support the development of programs that enhance the lives of children, youth, and their families, recently awarded the UTD Center for BrainHealth $250,000 to advance its innovative social cognition research.
BrainHealth Research »
A spotlight of current research projects at the Center for BrainHealth. Current research includes:
- Dallas Lifespan Brain Study
- Individual Differences in Face Recognition
- Exploring Self-Regulation in Children with Brain Injury
- Exploring Social Deficits in Schizophrenia and TBI
Participant Perspectives »
Participants give their BrainHealth perspective.
Leadership Spotlight »
Bob Strasser exudes a passion for BrainHealth and after only 6 months of service on the Advisory Board, has contributed immeasurably through his leadership and enthusiasm.
Many Thanks to The Container Store »
Many thanks to The Container Store for sponsoring our 2008 Lecture Series - The Brain: An Owner's Guide.
New BrainHealth Collaborator »
The Center for BrainHealth is honored to welcome Miriam Reiner, associate professor at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, as a research collaborator.
