News Coverage
July 3, 2020
Brain Connectivity in Cannabis Users
Summary: Examining the brains of frequent cannabis users, researchers have identified a pattern of connectivity related to craving the substance. The findings add weight to the idea that brain regions do not work in isolation, but via the connectivity of multiple networks that signal to each other depending on state and…
July 2, 2020
Mental Health Support for Frontline Workers
How organizations are supporting their employees’ health needs and reducing stress during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the amount of feeling stress and uncertainty, DFW health systems are stepping up to provide mental health services to those on the front lines of the pandemic. The Center…
June 19, 2020
How you can supercharge your brain from the comfort of your home
The Center for BrainHealth is studying whether training can lead to long-lasting changes to the brain. As I drove to pick up a black raspberry soft-serve, I noticed my mind racing. After months of isolation, I needed a 5-minute brain break —…
May 27, 2020
Mindfulness and Brain Health with Melani S. Massey, LCSW-S
Melani S. Massey, LCSW-S is a Mindfulness Clinician at UTD’s Center for BrainHealth, with a background in therapy and coaching. The team at The Center for BrainHealth is pioneering the latest research on brain strength and performance, discovering markers of health, drivers of performance, preventive care protocols and…
May 26, 2020
To Bust Stress, Turn Your Attention To The Positive
In this time of COVID-19, social isolation, and uncertainty, your brain health may be at risk. As a caregiver, the level of anxiety you may be experiencing could be at an all-time high.
May 26, 2020
THE AGE OF NOVEL THINKING
When you think about your brain performance, at what age do you believe it was functioning at its peak? When do you feel that you were in your optimal mental zone? As a cognitive neuroscientist, I have asked this question hundreds of times all over the country to women and…
May 19, 2020
Caregivers, COVID-19 and Brain Health
In this time of COVID-19, social isolation, and uncertainty, your brain health may be at risk. As a caregiver, the level of anxiety you may be experiencing could be at an all-time high.
May 19, 2020
Females exhibit more intense subjective cannabis cravings than males
Summary: Researchers also found preliminary evidence that ovarian hormones may modulate the differential response in women and may be related to different levels of estrogen. Researchers at Center for BrainHealth®, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently published findings underscoring differences between men and women’s craving or desire to…
May 13, 2020
Brain Games, Projects & Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp at Home
Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean you can’t improve your health. Monotony, lack of social stimulation, and loss of sleep are all things that can make your brain age faster. Unfortunately, due to stay-at-home orders, a lot of us are experiencing these things right now. If you’ve noticed…
May 10, 2020
Coronavirus anxiety is placing huge demands on our brains
There’s hope: Brain research shows that we can strengthen our mental flexibility and resiliency. It should come as no surprise that the COVID-19 crisis is placing huge demands on the human brain. We are experiencing raw, existential anxiety for the health and safety of ourselves and those dearest…