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Therapeutic touch — the deliberate use of physical contact to support health and wellbeing — is not a wellness trend. It is a biological mechanism, deeply embedded in the architecture of the human brain. When skin meets skin, a cascade of neurological events unfolds: stress hormones d...
May 20, 2026 | Free via Zoom Join the Brain Research Foundation — the nation’s oldest neuroscience foundation — for our next Lunch & Learn webinar, featuring neuroscientist Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, Ph.D. In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Abdus-Saboor will explore the remar...
For decades, the prevailing medical model viewed mental health through the lens of deficit-identifying what was “broken” within the neural circuitry of the brain. However, through the lens of the Brain Research Foundation (BRF), a more sophisticated narrative has emerged. It is a narr...
March 11, 2026, the Brain Research Foundation hosted one of its most anticipated lunchtime lectures of the year. Dr. Lindsay DeBaise, Ph.D., joined us over Zoom to explore a topic that sits at the heart of modern neuroscience: the role of microglia the brain’s own immune cells in shaping br...
For millions of people, a good night’s sleep feels increasingly out of reach. Poor sleep affects memory, mood, mental health, and long-term brain function. Over time, chronic sleep disruption increases the risk of cognitive decline, depression, and neurological disease. Yet despite its impo...
The global opioid addiction crisis has remained one of the most urgent public health issues in 2025, and now that we are going into the new year, it requires attention now more than ever. For decades, the primary tool for severe opioid treatment has been the opioid itself, creating a devastating ...
This short clip features Dr. Hojoon Lee introducing his, The Dizzy Brain, exploring why dizziness and nausea occur and what they reveal about brain function. Yes, Brain Research Foundation hosts these every other month, bringing leading researchers to share accessible insights...
What Is Huntington’s Disease & The Research Behind It Huntington’s disease (HD) represents one of the most formidable challenges in contemporary neurological medicine. Defined as a progressive, inherited neurodegenerative disorder, HD systemically destroys nerve cells in the brain...
Summary: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the peripheral nerves, often leading to sudden weakness, paralysis, and in severe cases, life-threatening complications. For families facing this diagnosis, the shock and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Un...
What Are the Neurological Symptoms of a Concussion? Executive summary: A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function, often due to a blow or sudden jolt to the head. Neurological symptoms of concussion can include headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory lapses,...
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