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PTSD Awareness Day (June 27): How Trauma Impacts the Brain—and What Helps
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day, an opportunity to educate the public on the lasting neurological effects of trauma. PTSD [...]
What Is Neuropathy? Signs, Symptoms, and Hope for Relief
Neuropathy affects millions of Americans and causes pain, numbness, and weakness—often in the hands or feet. It may result from [...]
The Science of TMS Therapy: A Non-Drug Solution for Depression
TMS therapy is changing lives—especially for those struggling with depression that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments. It uses gentle magnetic [...]
Understanding the Link Between Sleep and Brain Health
We often hear about how important sleep is for general health—but what about your brain? Sleep isn’t just rest; it’s [...]
The Neuroscience of Breath: How Simple Breathing Techniques Can Improve Mental Health
In recent years, breathwork has moved from the yoga mat to the forefront of neuroscience. Far more than a relaxation [...]
Art Therapy: Unlocking Emotional Expression Through Creativity
Art has long been a form of self-expression, but did you know it’s also a clinically validated form of therapy? [...]
- May is CurePSP Month of Awareness May 8, 2026May is widely recognized as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare neurodegenerative disease that affects movement, vision, and cognition. It is also an opportunity to recognize the individuals living with PSP, as well as the families and caregivers who support them. Learn more about our PSP Center of Excellence.…
- New Study Reveals Environmental Factors May Speed ALS Progression May 6, 2026At the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, research fellow A. Enrique Martinez-Nunez, M.D., Movement Disorders neurologist and ALS research fellow, is working to answer one of the most urgent questions in neurodegenerative disease: why does ALS progress differently from one patient to another? As the institute’s ALS research fellow, made possible through a philanthropic gift…
- Huntington’s Awareness Month May 4, 2026May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for the rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that impacts thousands of families. Throughout the month, organizations like the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) promote advocacy, education, and fundraising for research, often featuring campaigns and going blue. At the Fixel Institute, we are dedicated to providing…
- ALS Awareness Month May 1, 2026ALS Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the challenges faced by those living with the disease. At the Fixel Institute, we continue to advance comprehensive care and research for individuals with ALS. We are also proud to share that we have been recently designated an ALS Center of…
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