Brain Body Science

03/23/2026

Join us for a free educational workshop on April 15th at 6:00pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. We’ll be discussing the fascinating and often overlooked link between dementia, memory, and the sense of smell. Find out what your nose knows!

03/20/2026

What do we mean we say regulation? What does a regulated brain act like? What is the actual goal?

03/18/2026

We know we need rest, both for our minds and our bodies. We can’t function well—or at all!—without it. But what does rest actually look like? Here are some examples for your body, mind, and heart.

03/16/2026

Counterintuitively, sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.
Real rest—not sitting down and worrying about what you need to do, or scrolling on your phone to distract yourself. Carve out time each day when your one and only task is to take a real, peaceful break.

What makes you feel actually rested?

03/13/2026

Part 3 of 3: Prevention

Now we know what dementia is, what causes it, and how to detect it. But how do we prevent it in the first place?
Take care of your body, and take care of your brain.
Maintain general healthy habits, like a clean diet, frequent exercise, and sleeping well.
Keep your brain active. Don’t let yourself settle into mundane, unchallenging routines. Seek out new experiences, keep yourself learning new ideas and skills, and stay connected to friends and family. There’s no 100% guaranteed method to completely prevent dementia, but keeping these habits dramatically reduces your risk and will slow the progression. They’ll also help you feel happier and more energetic, making your quality of life higher no matter where your cognitive ability is at.

Which of these habits are you already following?

03/11/2026

Part 2 of 3: Early Detection

When you know what’s going on, you can start working on it. Identifying and treating dementia as soon as possible leads to far better outcomes than leaving it unaddressed. While treatment may not always be able to “cure” or completely stop the progression, it will help a person with dementia live with a higher quality of life for longer.

03/09/2026

Part 1 of 3: Causes

Developing dementia of any kind is a fear many of us hold as we age. This anxiety has risen with the uptick of dementia diagnoses, even in people as young as 30.

Let’s dive into what it is and how to stop it in its tracks.

03/06/2026

The news is often designed to make us feel upset, while simultaneously making us feel powerless. It’s important for us to remember the ways we do have power and what we can do to help ourselves and others.

03/05/2026

FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Sign up online at swbrainpc.com/events or call (505) 888-6800 to reserve a seat (reservations not required but encouraged).

Many people believe dementia begins in their 70s or 80s.
But research now shows the brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s often begin decades earlier—even as early as your 30s.

The good news: your brain is adaptive and capable of change throughout all of life.

In this eye-opening workshop, Dr. Doug Meints will reveal the science-backed strategies that help protect, restore, and strengthen brain function before serious damage occurs.

You’ll learn:

The earliest warning signs of brain decline most people miss
Why memory loss is NOT the first sign of Alzheimer’s
The hidden lifestyle triggers damaging modern brains
What you and your children can do NOW to protect brain function
How modern brain mapping can detect problems decades early

This workshop may change the way you think about your brain forever.

03/04/2026

We often feel stuck with the mental conditions that are bogging down our lives. It can be immensely frustrating and discouraging when multiple treatments don’t seem to help. But it’s important to remember that, no matter what, your brain is always able to change. It can take a long time and a lot of effort, but it’s worth it.
We believe in your ability to heal.

03/02/2026

Many people think the brain stops developing when we reach adulthood. However, research has shown that, throughout our entire lives, our brains continue changing, growing, and adapting.
This is great news, because it means that even if our brains don’t act the way we want them to right now, we always have the opportunity to change them. You aren’t stuck forever!

11/18/2025

Take this brain quiz. Contact us if you would like more information on getting a brain map to see how well your brain is functioning.

We are excited to announce the launch of our Brain Health Habit Builder! 🧠 This free tool helps you check your current habits and create a plan to support your brain health that is backed by research and personalized just for you. Make a plan for a healthy brain today at
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