The science of healthy brain aging
Neurofeedback can help improve memory and brain fog.
Dementia is largely preventable, but once it develops it cannot be reversed—only slowed—making early intervention essential. The best window is before symptoms appear, when the brain is still flexible and capable of building new connections. By the time memory lapses or confusion show up, damage has often already begun. A fully functioning brain supports memory, focus, balance, vision, and independence, while also fueling curiosity, learning, and social connection—all of which keep neural pathways strong. qEEG brain mapping offers one of the most powerful ways to detect risk factors early, revealing hidden imbalances like slowed activity, overworked circuits, or disconnected networks. Just as we check the heart or eyes, routine brain evaluation allows us to intervene proactively, preserving long-term health, vitality, and independence.
Neurofeedback builds on this insight by strengthening and regulating the brain’s networks to keep them flexible and resilient with age. Using real-time feedback, it helps quiet overactive stress rhythms, activate underperforming regions tied to memory and focus, and enhance overall connectivity. qEEG maps guide the process, ensuring training targets the areas that need the most support. Over time, this not only eases symptoms like brain fog or forgetfulness but also builds cognitive reserve—the brain’s protective buffer against decline. The result is more than prevention: it’s a stronger, more adaptable brain that sustains sharpness, independence, and purpose, extending not just lifespan but health span.
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An EEG brain map objectively measures brain function for people between the ages of 6 and 92. It identifies specific regions of the brain that may be producing too much, or too little electrical activity compared to a controlled, normative database of your same age and gender.
A brain map takes less than an hour to record and is neither invasive nor painful. You simply wear a cap with 19 sensors that record your brain’s electrical activity while you relax in a chair. It is similar to having an EKG record your heart. It’s as safe as a stethoscope!
Without an EEG brain map, healthcare providers and therapists rely solely on subjective information like symptoms and history. Neuroscience research has identified 6 different types of brain physiology that can produce anxiety symptoms and 6 others that can produce ADHD symptoms.
Many symptoms can be the result of abnormal brain activity during sleep cycles. Understanding the physiological source is imperative to any treatment plan. EEG brain mapping is the technology that provides an objective assessment to help direct the most effective brain health interventions.
An EEG brain map can help identify if your brain function is being affected by nutritional deficiencies, environmental factors, genetic factors, sleep cycle dysfunction, or due to post-concussion activity. If one or more of these are identified, we will recommend specific nutritional interventions, changes to your diet, changes in lifestyle, specific genetic tests, or EEG biofeedback sessions (Neurofeedback) to optimize your brain’s electrical activity.
Yes, there are hundreds of research studies on EEG for a wide variety of symptoms, including memory problems, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), ADD/ADHD, and processing issues.
EEG is considered the “Gold Standard” in neuroscience for measuring real-time brain function. EEG brain mapping is used by the Department of Defense as well as top institutions including UCLA, UCSD, Stanford and many others.
Yes, continue to take your medications prescribed by your doctor. We know how medications affect your brain map and can account for this when reviewing the results.
Once your brain map is fully processed, you will have a 1-hour consultation to review your brain map findings with our Director of Neuroscience, Bryan Hixson. Mr. Hixson is one of the leading neuroscience experts in quantitative EEG brain mapping, neurocognitive testing, neurofeedback brain training, and nutritional cellular health.
Mr. Hixson is a brain health expert consultant for AARP’s Staying Sharp platform, serving 38 million members. He is also the Director of Digital Brain Health for Sharecare/DoctorOz.com, the founder and neuroscience director of the Brain Performance Centers, and an EEG brain mapping contractor for the U.S. Army. Additionally, Mr. Hixson is the co-founder of BrainSpan Laboratories, which is used by over 1,000 doctors nationwide. It is the most clinically validated blood spot test available for optimizing fatty acids related to brain health.
Even though EEG brain mapping has hundreds of research studies, currently, insurance does not pay or reimburse for EEG brain maps. The current insurance model is to prescribe medications solely based on symptoms and history. EEG technology is still a few years away from being considered a “main stream” medical diagnostic tool. However, the Brain Performance Center has recently reduced the price for a full EEG brain map to only $500 (the price for the last 5 years has been $975). This helps make it an affordable, out-of-pocket brain health investment.
Call our office at (800) 385-0710 or email us at: info@BrainPerformance.com
