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Kids’ Brain Injuries Can Cause Lingering Problems For Years

"No matter the severity of the injury, the key is finding interventions that help, and at BrainHealth we've found something that has proven to be effective no matter the time frame from the initial injury. It's never too late to promote healing in our most 'plastic' organ - the brain."
By: The Center for BrainHealth

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The Brain and Alcohol

A new study offers insights into why alcohol can be so addictive in humans.
By: The Center for BrainHealth

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Freestyle skier Sarah Burke remains in critical condition

NY Daily News sports reporter, Christian Red, interviewed BrainHealth's Dr. Sandi Chapman about Sarah Burke's tragic accident.

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Would You Like to Participate in Important Brain Research?

Make a real difference by taking part in unique brain studies designed to investigate all aspects of the brain – across ages, disorders, and conditions. Discover how.

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Help BrainHealth Research Change the World for the Better

The Center seeks exemplary student research scientists - including the most promising postdoctoral students. Find out how you can join the team.

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Featured Profiles

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Christina Bass

Clinician and Recruiter

A graduate of Agnes Scott College and UT Southwestern, Tina works concurrently at the Dallas VA Medical Center and the Center for BrainHealth on research projects investigating new interventions to help returning service members recover from trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.

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Scott Secules

Director of Development

Scott Secules joined the Center for BrainHealth as Director of Development after spending six years on the football field as a quarterback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.

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Derick Singleton, B.A.

Assistant Director of Finance and Operations

Derick Singleton oversees all financial matters at the Center for BrainHealth.

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Audette Rackley, M.S., CCC/SLP

Head of Special Programs

A member of the Center for BrainHealth team since its inception in 1999, Audette is involved in research programs centered around healthy aging. She also administers BrainHealth's only clinical service, the BrainHealth physical.

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Jacque Gamino, Ph.D.

Director, Teen Reasoning Initiative

Dr. Gamino is a national expert in advanced reasoning and has ten years of research experience developing, testing, and implementing brain, cognitive and behavioral assessment and training protocols for advanced reasoning in youth.

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From our blog

Fellowships Awarded to Top BrainHealth Doctoral Students

The Center for BrainHealth has granted new fellowships to two talented doctoral students to advance their research.

Helping Adolescents Think SMARTer

Center for BrainHealth researchers are working to rescue adolescent reasoning and critical-thinking skills across the United States, abilities that have stagnated in recent years. BrainHealth instructors recently initiated training sessions in Arizona and Massachusetts.

In the news

You’re Already Losing Your Mind

Cindy Kuzma with Men's Health Magazine interviewed BrainHealth's Dr. Chapman about a recent British study that found cognitive decline begins at age 45.

Making a Connection

Jan Jarvis, a reporter with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, interviewed BrainHealth's Dr. Sandi Chapman about how art can be used to help those with Alzheimer's disease express their thoughts.

Study: Heading Soccer Balls Can Lead to Brain Damage

KDFW's Melissa Cutler interviewed BrainHealth's Dr. Sandi Chapman about a recent research study that found heading soccer balls can lead to brain damage.