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Read Odette’s account of how her symptoms of craniopharyngioma progressed, how her diagnosis was made, and how minimally invasive keyhole brain surgery at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute helped restore her vision and quality of life.

Read a patient experience about the long journey to diagnosis of Cushing's disease, the surgical expertise of Dr. Daniel Kelly and the Pacific Neuroscience Institute team, and the multiyear recovery process.

Read Fanny's account of surviving a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage, developing hydrocephalus, and receiving life-saving neurosurgical care from Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian and the team at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

When it comes to exercise, long-term change is more likely to come from thoughtful, incremental adjustments rather than sweeping commitments. Learn more.

After 8 years of menopause-like symptoms, a 62 year old patient discovered she actually had Cushing's disease. Read about her long journey to get a diagnosis and her success in finding her dream-come-true neurosurgeon.

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.