Brain Gauge

03/18/2025

New Brain Gauge feature makes it easier to post case studies. Post shows significant improvements in individual performance with hyperbarics.

03/10/2025

Next Brain Gauge Workshops are March 21 and 23 (virtual or in-person). Find out more at www.corticalmetrics.com/workshop
Hope to see you there!

03/06/2025

March 11 Brain Gauge Live Event at Okoboji Wellness Clinic, Spirit Lake, Iowa. Hope to see you there!

03/05/2025

There are lots of supposed remedies out there for the old folks losing their minds (I am often confused for one of them). But the only way to see what is working is to measure your brain's response to what you're trying.

Cognitive abilities don’t typically crash overnight; they erode slowly, bit by bit. There are things that you can do to improve it, but just thinking you are doing ok is garbage.

04/24/2020

New reports suggest COVID-19 may pose a threat to neurologic health - read on to learn ways to bolster your immune system while you

Unless you are living completely off-the-grid (in which case, you would not be reading this!), you know that the signs and symptoms to look for that indicate COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. A new study, however, suggests that the virus may also have a significant neurological

01/20/2020

As if there aren't already enough reasons to add a pup to your family...

Getting a pet dog is often suggested to people who need extra motivation to exercise a little more. Having a dog will force you to go outside and go on walks that you might otherwise take, and that, in turn, can help improve your physical health. But what about your

10/25/2019

02/22/2019

It's been a rainy day here in Carrboro, North Carolina, but talking about the health benefits of sun exposure is getting us even more excited as we look forward to spring!

Sun exposure is linked to positive effects on brain function, but in order to quantify these benefits, you will just have to measure it for yourself. Surely you are familiar with the warnings surrounding over-exposure to the sun and the potential danger of it's powerful UV rays. While we are

02/14/2019

Love is in the air today. Find out how Valentine's Day activities can improve your health.

Here at Cortical Metrics, we are constantly looking for ways to improve health and brain function. With the Brain Gauge, we are able to measure how small changes in our lives impact our health - having the numbers to prove that the supplement you started taking last month is actually

02/08/2019

There are many small things you can do to optimize your quality of sleep.

Pain and poor sleep will impact brain function. Back pain can impact every facet of our lives. It makes the days seem longer and can leave little escape at night. However, if your back pain keeps you awake, there is some good news. There are steps we can take to

11/20/2018

Black Friday came early! Shop now & save on Brain Gauge Lifetime Subscriptions. Sale ends Monday November 26th.

10/31/2018

Happy Halloween from Cortical Metrics! As it turns out, eating that extra candy bar tonight might not be the worst thing for your health..... Endangered Species Chocolate

It's Halloween, which means that in just a few hours parents across the country will have their hands full with children toting plastic pumpkins, grocery bags and pillowcases full of sugary treats. For many parents, this is the scariest part about Halloween. Children who consume too much sugar are a...