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Decoded Neurofeedback (DecNef): Method, Research & Potential Benefits

Neurofeedback is a training technique that helps individuals learn how to self-regulate brain activity with the help of neurological feedback provided by sensory devices.  There are many types of neurofeedback, including: EEG neurofeedback (associated with brain waves), HEG neurofeedback (associated with blood flow), and real-time fMRI neurofeedback (associated with neural activation).  Each of these neurofeedback …

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Neurofeedback For Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): An Effective Treatment?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder noticeable in childhood characterized by impaired communication skills and difficulty forming relationships or bonds with others.  Those with autism may lack empathy, dislike physical contact, and may be especially sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, or certain smells.  Currently there is no cure for autism, and many individuals diagnosed with …

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Neurofeedback For Anxiety Disorders: An Effective Treatment?

People with lifelong anxiety disorders often have genetic polymorphisms that cause abnormal activation of various neural circuitry and changes in neurotransmission, provoking excessive fear.  While fear in appropriate situations such as getting attacked by a lion is beneficial in that it helps us survive by giving us superhuman abilities (e.g. endurance, strength, thinking), many people …

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