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Brain Health Insights For You

Brain Health, Explained Through Neuroscience

Brain Health Insights For You (BHI ForYou) is a knowledge resource for the general public where Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) experts help you understand topics of interests in brain health. Reflecting the areas of expertise within BHI and across Rutgers, the resources below are organized by topic—from brain development and learning, to mental health, addiction, and neurodegenerative disease. Together, they offer clear explanations and deeper context drawn from leading research organizations, clinical institutions, and professional associations that shape the field. Also included are Brain Teasers, online games, designed to test your understanding of the material in a fun format. Not finding what you are looking for? Fill out this form and we will add the topic to this resource.

Latest News in Brain Health

Explore neuroscience topics with clear, trustworthy explanations. Each topic page translates BHI expertise into practical understanding, with resources to help you learn more.
Addiction

Fentanyl

Fentanyl has reshaped the overdose landscape in the United States. Because it is extremely potent and can be mixed into other drugs without warning, it raises risk in unexpected ways. Explore resources that explain what fentanyl is, why it’s so dangerous, and what evidence-based prevention and harm-reduction approaches look like.
Diseases & Disorders

Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, and everyday function over time. Explore resources that explain what Alzheimer’s is, what changes in the brain, how early signs may appear, and what current evidence says about risk reduction, diagnosis, treatment, and support.
Diseases & Disorders

Autism

Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that shapes how a person communicates, learns, and experiences the world. Because autism is a spectrum, strengths and support needs vary widely from person to person. Explore resources that explain what autism is, how it may present across development, what current research says about diagnosis and co-occurring conditions, and what evidence-based supports can improve quality of life.

Post-Holiday Brain Reset Toolkit

Start 2026 strong with this post-holiday toolkit! The holidays bring joy, connection, and yes – a bit of indulgence. But as the decorations come down and routines resume, many of us feel the “post-holiday blues”: fatigue, low motivation, irritability, or just a general letdown. You’re not alone – this is common, short-lived, and tied to disrupted sleep, less sunlight, and fluctuations in key brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.

Brain Teasers- Work Your Brain to Solve the Puzzle!

Solve the puzzle below for a quick, brain-themed challenge. Not sure how to get started? Access the puzzle menu by clicking the three horizontal lines on top left of the puzzle.

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Browse our video collection for accessible, research-informed insights from the Brain Health Institute. Hear directly from our experts as they translate discoveries in neuroscience into clear takeaways—and explain why they matter.

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Visit our News section for updates from BHI and across the brain health community—research highlights, events, and timely perspectives from our experts.

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