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Choosing the right foods—and engaging mindfully in shopping, cooking, and eating—supports cognitive health, memory, mood, and overall brain vitality. Here are some practical ways to use everyday food routines to strengthen both nutrition and cognition. As a dietitian and brain health coach, I often remind...

What does it feel like to step inside one of the nation’s leading neurosurgical programs and observe the intricate work that takes place every day? For Artur Rizer, the past two months at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) in Santa Monica offered an experience that went...

Facial paralysis impacts facial movement, communication, and confidence. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Amit Kochhar delivers advanced facial nerve restoration and compassionate care to help patients regain function and quality of life. Learn more.

In this episode, learn how Dr. Miller combines cognitive training with lifestyle factors like exercise, nutrition, and social engagement to help patients preserve and improve their brain health.

Discover how gratitude improves brain health, reduces stress, supports emotional regulation, and enhances sleep. Learn the neuroscience behind gratitude and simple journaling practices to boost mental well-being and resilience.

Have you ever experienced a passing dizziness where you felt like you lost your balance for a moment? Experts estimate that in the course of their lifetime, about four in ten people visit a doctor because of a significant episode of dizziness. Read about the ear's role in balance disorders.

After 40+ years of undiagnosed trigeminal neuralgia, a patient found relief through microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Learn more.

Discover the secrets to a healthy-ish holiday meal from nutrition expert Molly Rapozo, MS, RDN, CD. Learn how to balance festive indulgence with brain-boosting choices, including low-carb veggies, mindful pre-event meals, hydration hacks, and the importance of savoring moments with loved ones. Elevate your holiday experience with a mindful approach to nutrition and cognitive wellness.

In this episode, learn how Dr. Miller combines cognitive training with lifestyle factors like exercise, nutrition, and social engagement to help patients preserve and improve their brain health.

Learn about facial pain syndromes like trigeminal neuralgia, their causes, and treatment options from experts at PNI. Relief and recovery are possible.