You may be asking yourself, “Why is social connection a lifestyle medicine pillar?” And believe it or not, social connection has more to do with health and well-being than you may imagine! Social isolation and loneliness can be dangerous to your health and well-being. They are associated with greater instances of major psychological, physical, and […]
Stress is a natural part of life, and some stress responses are our bodies’ way of keeping us safe from threats. However, in today’s world, we face far more stressors than our bodies and brains are designed to handle. Modern lifestyles aren’t built to reduce stress. And prolonged stress can have a serious impact on your health. […]
The Role of Sleep in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Your Wellness Sleep is more than rest; it’s a biologically essential process that powers physical healing, cognitive restoration, and emotional regulation. We spend nearly a third of our lives asleep. During that time, the brain consolidates memories, processes emotions, repairs tissue, and balances key hormones that […]
Rebuilding Lives Through Movement: The Power of Physical Activity in Brain Injury Recovery At Brain Rehab Network (BRN), we understand that recovery after stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or acquired brain injury (ABI) is not a one-size-fits-all journey, it’s a process built on small, consistent steps with the right experts. And one of the most […]
At Brain Rehab Network (BRN), we believe nutrition is more than just what’s on your plate, it’s a powerful, evidence-based tool for recovery, disease prevention, and sustained well-being. As part of our Lifestyle Medicine framework, nutrition plays a key role in helping people rebuild lives after a stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or acquired brain […]
The integration of Lifestyle Medicine into our network of programs makes a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Brain Rehab Network (BRN), the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American Heart & Stroke Association (AHA) all share a common goal which is to improve lives and decrease chronic health issues. […]
At Brain Rehab Network, we honor Stroke Awareness Month each May by raising awareness of stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of timely, specialized rehabilitation. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability, affecting millions of lives each year. It’s a traumatic, life-altering […]
Concussions happen every day, according to the Brain Injury Association of America, a brain injury happens every 9 seconds in America. Many of those brain injuries are considered mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), or what we commonly call concussions. While a concussion is classified as a “mild traumatic brain injury” (mTBI), we know what is […]
March is national Brain Injury Awareness month, and although here at BRN every day is focused on brain injuries, we’d like to help boost awareness to everyone this month! When it comes to brain injuries, no one is immune. It can happen to anyone in the blink of an eye, and every person’s situation is […]
Do you ever find yourself sabotaging something important to you? Maybe it is a closerelationship, friends, career, or other areas of your life? Just know that you are notalone! Many people end up unintentionally (or intentionally) sabotaging somethingthey’re currently working towards, no matter how much they want to succeed. Yes, thiscan even include your recovery […]
