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Fall is the season to reset your habits and focus on brain health. Learn how better sleep, movement, and nutrition can fuel lasting change. Explore Pacific Neuroscience Institute programs like Brain Buddies for older adults, Vital Minds cognitive training, and personalized brain health coaching to build focus, memory, and energy this autumn.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute marks 10 years of advancing brain, spine, and nervous system care through innovation and multidisciplinary expertise. Our centers of excellence provide comprehensive treatment for complex neurological conditions.

Results of a multi-center clinical trial for the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) demonstrate that shunt surgery significantly improves gait and reduces falls in older adults with iNPH. This landmark study resolves decades of debate about whether shunts truly help patients. Learn more.

The Think Neuro podcast from Pacific Neuroscience Institute takes you into the clinic, operating room and laboratory with doctors and surgeons who are tackling the most challenging brain diseases and disorders. Host: Anthony Effinger Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Simplecast Watch on YouTube: Click Here Cochlear implants are leading a...

For years, a patient lived with facial droop on his right side. Despite seeing a local neurologist, no clear diagnosis emerged. Learn what happened next.

Understanding Dystonia Head Tremor Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions. When it affects the neck and head, patients may experience twisting postures or a persistent head tremor. This type of dystonic tremor is often misdiagnosed, leaving patients searching for answers...

Discover how anxiety, depression, and gut health impact brain health. Learn practical steps to protect mood, memory, and reduce dementia risk.

We are honored to celebrate two Pacific Neuroscience Institute physicians recognized with endowed chair appointments at Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s annual investiture ceremony on September 3, 2025. Learn more.