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5-Min Science: Music as Medicine
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin has discovered that music is medicine for the brain.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 116 min read
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5-Min Science: Dopamine Detox Science
"Lowering dopamine" is scientifically meaningless.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 95 min read
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5-Min Science: Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to their developmental stage and limited coping mechanisms.

Zachary Meehan
Jan 36 min read
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BioSource Software Updates
BioSource will continue to update Biofeedback Tutor, HRV Biofeedback Tutor, and Neurofeedback100 during the first quarter of 2024.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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Oct 21, 20232 min read
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Oct 15, 20232 min read
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The Latest Findings on Open-Label Placebo Effects
open-label placebo effects
BioSource Faculty
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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Summary of Frontoamygdalar Effective Connectivity in Youth Depression and Treatment Response
Frontoamygdalar effective connectivity can be a predictive indicator for diagnosing youth depression and responsiveness to treatment.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Clinical Update on Insomnia
This post discusses our insomnia epidemic and evidence-based behavioral interventions for insomnia.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 8, 20239 min read
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BCIA Essential Skills: ECG
This post covers the ECG Signal Source, ECG Sensors, Skin Preparation, ECG Signal, Sampling Rate, Placements, Artifacts, and Tracking Tests.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 31, 202313 min read
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BCIA Essential Skills: Blood Volume Pulse
Blood volume pulse (BVP) is an indispensable tool for evaluating and training clients for chronic pain, hypertension, and performance.
BioSource Faculty
Aug 27, 202313 min read
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Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 3
This preview covers Epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Preeclampsia.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 28, 20237 min read
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Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 2
This installment covers Depression, Diabetes, Erectile Dysfunction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Hypertension, and Low Back Pain.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 28, 20237 min read
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Evidence-Based Practice Preview: Part 1
This installment covers Adult Headache, Alcohol and Drug Dependence, ADHD, Asthma, and Concussion from Evidence-Based Practice.
BioSource Faculty
Jun 27, 20238 min read
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Four Heart Rate Variability Myths
Four HRV myths are Heart Rate Variability Is Bad, Stability Is Good, The Sympathetic Nervous System Plays a Major Role in Short-Term HRV,...
BioSource Faculty
Jun 18, 202312 min read
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BCIA HRV Biofeedback Certification for Smart People
A concise guide for earning BCIA Biofeedback Certification
BioSource Faculty
May 19, 20235 min read
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Drug Effects on Heart Rate Variability
Reviewing a list of the medications and social drugs your client is currently taking is essential. They can individually and...
BioSource Faculty
May 12, 20237 min read
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Breathing Basics - Part 2: Assessment
Breathing assessment should always precede HRV biofeedback because dysfunctional breathing can frustrate training success. Clinicians may...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 27, 20237 min read
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BCIA Recertification for Smart People
BCIA requires certificants to complete 48 hours of accredited continuing education (30 hours for Senior Fellows) every 4 years that their...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Strategies for Entering the Field
You are a licensed healthcare provider or optimal performance coach who wants to add biofeedback to your practice but are overwhelmed by...
BioSource Faculty
Apr 2, 20236 min read
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