Coping with Covid-19 Burnout

Covid-19 burnout is a real thing.  Also known as pandemic fatigue, pandemic burnout or Covid-19 fatigue, Covid-19 burnout is a real feeling of emotional, mental and even physical exhaustion as the result of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on our lives. Millions of people around the globe are feeling this burnout.  So if (more…)

Our World Is Better Because Of You

Caregivers, thank you for making our world a better place! 🌍 At the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST), caregivers have a critical role in our recoveries, support, care and lives.  That’s why supporting caregivers with resources, tools, and more is one of our top priorities.  If you are a caregiver, we cordially invite you to (more…)

Pet Health: Know the Signs of Stroke

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I wrote an article a couple of years ago concerning traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in household pets, but it looks like I didn’t go quite far enough.  The previous article was about TBI overall in pets; this article looks at causes of a particular cause of TBI in pets: strokes. The following information shares how (more…)

You are Invited: Visit our Covid-19 Page for Resources

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The more we know, the more we grow. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) cordially invites you to visit our Covid-19 Resource page on our website.  Here, you’ll find:  Covid-19 health information, resources, infographics, downloadable graphics, and FAQs.  How to keep yourself and others healthy and safe during Covid-19.  Special resources for those in Washington (more…)

Advances in Brain Science: New Developments

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I was one of the lucky ones who emerged from a massive stroke with my mind seemingly intact (depending on who you ask, ha ha). According to a 2019 study by the World Health Organization, worldwide, strokes are the second biggest cause of death, with different types of dementia coming in third, and gaining ground (more…)