NOVA NeuroIntegrative Medicine

NOVA NeuroIntegrative Medicine We promote brain health and function with integrative medicine techniques and EEG neurotherapy.

Alternative medical practice dedicated to improvement in brain function. Doreen McMahon, MD is particularly interested in utilizing neurofeedback and biomedical medicine to optimize brain performance.

We have actually been aware of how our body autonomic functions affect our brains for a long time!
08/16/2021

We have actually been aware of how our body autonomic functions affect our brains for a long time!

There’s growing evidence that signals sent from our internal organs to the brain play a major role in regulating emotions and fending off anxiety and depression

Interesting article about the evolution of psychology in the last 100 years.
08/12/2021

Interesting article about the evolution of psychology in the last 100 years.

Research into what makes us tick has been messy and contentious, but has led to intriguing insights.

Thee "hangry" area of the brain has been identified in mice!
05/31/2021

Thee "hangry" area of the brain has been identified in mice!

Neuroscience shows AgRP “hangry” neurons produce negative feelings along with hunger, as double motivation to find food.

Get away from your screens--a LOT!
05/30/2021

Get away from your screens--a LOT!

Comparing brain training program users with those who don’t do the mini brain workouts, scientists found no proof that the regimens boosted brainpower.

How sleep and exercise relate to mood and body mass index in children--hint:  more of both is better!
05/26/2021

How sleep and exercise relate to mood and body mass index in children--hint: more of both is better!

"With so many competing priorities and commitments, it's helpful to know which activities deliver the greatest 'bang for your buck.'"

05/03/2021

I know that #2 and #4 apply to me. Here are some good strategies for coping with video conferencing.

Are your days filled with Zoom meetings for work, video chats with family and friends, web appointments with doctors, online conferences with your kids’ teachers, and more? All that video conferencing is leaving people stressed, anxious, depressed, and exhausted.

An update on technology trends and advances in brain interfaces.  Establishing good connections between the brain and te...
04/28/2021

An update on technology trends and advances in brain interfaces. Establishing good connections between the brain and technology platforms is a real problem that we solve at NOVA NeuroIntegrative Medicine with careful placement of each EEG sensor after careful cleaning.

Neurable, NextMind, Facebook and other tech firms are working to develop computer devices that you control with your thoughts.

At least 1 in 3 people have brain-based symptoms after contracting Covid.  Yet another reason to do everything you can t...
04/27/2021

At least 1 in 3 people have brain-based symptoms after contracting Covid. Yet another reason to do everything you can to avoid getting infected. Neurofeedback may help with post-infectious symptoms.

Anxiety, depression and strokes can occur after infection, leaving experts to determine how the virus affects the brain.

There is a lot of good evidence that using ma*****na and its derivatives is not good for the brain, especially developin...
04/22/2021

There is a lot of good evidence that using ma*****na and its derivatives is not good for the brain, especially developing brains.

In the 1970s, scientists linked pot use to mental health woes in teens. Such concerns have helped keep the drug illegal for teens for 50 years.

What an fascinating article about the future of applied neuroscience!  EEG neurofeedback already utilizes neuronal highw...
03/07/2021

What an fascinating article about the future of applied neuroscience! EEG neurofeedback already utilizes neuronal highways to persuade the brain work better for you--no need to wait!

Three visions of the future of neuroscience reveal the ways we might one day expand, link and heal our brains.

This is an useful tool for those who are interested in identifying modifiable risk factors for aging and longevity.  It ...
03/07/2021

This is an useful tool for those who are interested in identifying modifiable risk factors for aging and longevity. It is rarely too late to make healthy changes in your life!

The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator uses the most current and carefully researched medical and scientific data in order to estimate how old you will live to be. Most people score in their late eighties... how about you?

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