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Attention Can Reduce Inflammation: What This Means for Your Practice
The researchers found that attending to an itch made it feel stronger while the visible skin reaction became smaller.
Fred Shaffer
Sep 912 min read


5-Min Science: Theta/Beta Ratio Neurofeedback
This study makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the effects of neurofeedback on ADHD-related brain activity.
Fred Shaffer
Sep 25, 20253 min read


5-Min Science: The Paradox of ADHD
At its core, ADHD is not about lacking attention—it's about struggling to control it.

Zachary Meehan
May 28, 202511 min read


5-Min Science: Stimulants Don't Improve Grades or Learning
Stimulant treatment does not reliably translate into better grades or sustained academic gains.
BioSource Faculty
May 6, 20257 min read


A Review of the Networks Trained by Neurofeedback
Quantitative EEG (qEEG) normative databases can reveal the key parts of a network that need training and the required direction.
BioSource Faculty
Apr 29, 202529 min read


5-Second Science: Thalamic Gatekeeping in Consciousness
The thalamus may act as a neural gatekeeper, filtering stimuli that enter conscious awareness.
BioSource Faculty
Apr 8, 20254 min read


5-Min Science: Demystifying the Insular Cortex
The insular cortex is your brain's integration hub for bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts.
BioSource Faculty
Feb 8, 202517 min read


Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 3: Consciousness
An updated exploration of the neuroscience of consciousness.
BioSource Faculty
Nov 27, 202418 min read


5-Min Science: HRV Biofeedback Can Improve Children's Attention
HRV biofeedback improves attention.
Fred Shaffer
Nov 3, 20245 min read
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