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.
Brain Health Topics
Screen Time and Young Brains: What the Latest Research Really Means for Parents
Navigating digital media is one of modern parenting’s most persistent challenges. Between school requirements, peer pressure, and the constant pull of algorithms, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by contradictory advice. Fortunately, recent large-scale data is finally helping parents cut through the noise, offering a clearer, more nuanced look at how screens actually shape developing minds. The outcomes most consistently examined—language and academic skills, emotional regulation, behavior, social competence, and aspects of cognition—are all direct expressions of brain function and brain health. Large behavioral reviews and emerging neuroimaging studies together show modest associations rather than dramatic, uniform harm.
BHI Toolkits
Discover Rutgers Brain Health Institute Toolkits, offering evidence-based resources to support brain health, emotional resilience, and mental wellness for everyday life and challenging times. These practical guides address seasonal mood shifts, post-holiday adjustment, mental health challenges, and more using insights from cutting-edge neuroscience.
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.
Watch Expert Insights
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.
Latest News in Brain Health
Visit our News section for updates from BHI and across the brain health community—research highlights, events, and timely perspectives from our experts.
