Explore Dr. Andrew Hill's comprehensive neuroscience insights on neuroscience. This collection spans articles, podcast conversations, and live neurofeedback sessions, covering the latest research, clinical applications, and practical strategies.
From 25+ years of clinical neuroscience and 25,000+ brain maps, Dr. Hill brings evidence-based approaches to brain optimization, combining rigorous research with accessible explanations designed for intelligent, curious readers seeking to understand and optimize their brains.
SMR (sensorimotor rhythm, ~12–15 Hz) is the workhorse protocol in neurofeedback: it builds calm alertness, improves sleep spindles, and stabilizes impulse control by strengthening thalamocortical inhibition.
Live Q&A sessions from Neurofeedback & Chill where Dr. Hill demonstrates protocols, answers viewer questions, and explores neuroscience applications in real-time with QEEG examples and brain training discussions.
Dr. Andrew Hill explored a particularly torturous mental pattern in his latest "Neurofeedback and Chill" livestream: that exhausting state where you feel simult
Dr. Andrew Hill explored two compelling areas of brain aging research in this livestream: how music engagement might protect against dementia, and emerging EEG
A new 2025 meta-analysis provides the strongest evidence yet that neurofeedback significantly improves sports performance – with a critical finding about study
Dr. Andrew Hill tackled attention in his latest neurofeedback livestream, diving deep into the neuroscience of focus, executive function, and why your brain som
Dr. Andrew Hill tackled a provocative question during his latest "Neurofeedback & Chill" livestream: could lithium deficiency be a hidden mechanism in Alzheimer
Dr. Hill tackled a compelling question in this week's livestream: how artificial intelligence tools are reshaping our neural architecture. While setting up his
*For the comprehensive deep dive on SMR neurofeedback fundamentals, see: [SMR Neurofeedback: The Calm-Alert Brainwave That Trains Sleep, Focus, and Self-Control
Dr. Hill explores a fascinating evolutionary perspective on ADHD, examining how traits we often view as problematic may actually be context-dependent strengths.
This livestream focused on the neuroscience of sleep optimization through neurofeedback, with Dr. Hill demonstrating two specific protocols while explaining the
Dr. Andrew Hill conducted his weekly neurofeedback demonstration while discussing biohacking strategies for managing fight-or-flight responses, anxiety spikes,
Dr. Andrew Hill conducted a live neurofeedback session focused on intelligence and cognitive enhancement, demonstrating real-time brain training while explainin
For the complete guide to SMR neurofeedback and its mechanisms, see: [SMR Neurofeedback: The Calm-Alert Brainwave That Trains Sleep, Focus, and Self-Control](/a
Dr. Andrew Hill demonstrated live neurofeedback training while exploring how specific brain circuits contribute to obsessive-compulsive patterns—and how we can
Dr. Andrew Hill demonstrated live SMR neurofeedback training while breaking down the neuroscience of procrastination and sharing biohacking strategies to overco
Dr. Hill combined a live neurofeedback session with insights on strategic fasting as a biohacking tool. The livestream demonstrated SMR training while exploring
Dr. Hill's latest neurofeedback livestream tackled alpha waves—the brain's "neutral gear" oscillations at 8-12 Hz. The session blended real-time EEG demonstrati
Dr. Andrew Hill tackled viewer questions in this interactive livestream, covering core neurofeedback concepts while demonstrating a C4-Pz protocol targeting sen
This livestream covered three cutting-edge developments in brain health research that directly impact how we monitor and maintain cognitive function as we age.
Dr. Andrew Hill dove deep into one of the brain's most crucial control centers during this livestream—the cingulate cortex. This region sits at the intersection
Dr. Andrew Hill conducted a live neurofeedback demonstration showing how brain training happens in real time, combining HEG (hemoencephalography) blood flow tra
Dr. Andrew Hill's latest livestream tackled recent neuroscience discoveries about brain cells, while demonstrating live SMR neurofeedback training. The session
In this livestream, Dr. Hill explored the practical aspects of training different brain hemispheres through neurofeedback, building on previous discussions abou
Dr. Hill's latest neurofeedback session explored brain hemispheric differences while demonstrating sequential left-right SMR training. The livestream combined r
In this Mother's Day-themed livestream, Dr. Andrew Hill explored the profound ways mothers influence brain development—from genetic inheritance to prenatal envi
*An exploration of brain mapping, neurofeedback, and the surprising ways we can train our brains to work better* Picture a psychiatric hospital where the sam
After analyzing over 25,000 brain scans and 25 years in neuroscience research, I can tell you this: most people are optimizing the wrong things. They're chasing
The more I study consciousness, the more convinced I become that what we call our "self" might be one of the brain's most elaborate tricks. Not the moment-to-mo
After scanning over 25,000 brains, you think you've seen everything. Then you map a psychic's brain during a reading, and the data stops you cold. I've now map
*A neuroscientist's perspective on consciousness, meaning, and what makes humans special* Do our deepest beliefs about God, consciousness, and human uniquene
The question sounds provocative, but it misses the point entirely. Of course neurodivergence is real. The better question is: What does it actually mean, and wh
*A neuroscientist's perspective on moving beyond diagnostic labels toward brain optimization* Here's something that might surprise you: ADHD isn't actually a
*From a live NeuroNoodle session featuring Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Andrew Hill, and Dr. Mari Swingle* What happens when three of neurofeedback's most experienced pr
*Adapted from NeuroNoodle Live Q&A with expert panel discussion* When neurofeedback practitioners gather for a live Q&A, the questions get specific fast. This
*Insights from a live neurofeedback Q&A on brain recovery and political fitness* During our recent NeuroNoodle live stream, we got into a fascinating discussio
*This article captures key insights from a live Q&A session with neurofeedback experts Dr. Andrew Hill, Dr. Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Marie, and Saul Rosenthal, discus
The questions keep coming about what's really affecting our brains and how to get proper help. In a recent Q&A session, we tackled two critical topics: the emer
*What happens when you can directly train your brain circuits to function better? Dr. Andrew Hill explains how neurofeedback creates rapid, measurable changes i
For the full deep dive on neurofeedback protocols and mechanisms, see my comprehensive article on [SMR Neurofeedback](/articles/smr-neurofeedback). Here's how t
*The neuroscience of personal agency and why your trauma response isn't your fault—but it is your responsibility* Here's what I've learned after 25 years and
When someone with autism sits for their first brain scan, they're often surprised by what the data reveals. "Have you seen your brain before like this? No, not
The anterior cingulate cortex doesn't care about your diagnosis. It doesn't know if you're a high-powered CEO who can't stop thinking about work when you get ho
Most people accept their mental limitations as unchangeable facts. You struggle with focus, so you drink more coffee. You procrastinate, so you set more reminde
Getting more done isn't just about better time management or productivity apps. The real bottleneck is your brain state. After analyzing over 25,000 brain scans
*Recently, I had the fascinating opportunity to analyze the brain scan and cognitive performance data of a polyglot content creator who underwent quantitative E
*Based on an interview with Dr. Andrew Hill, PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and peak performance coach* Most people think brain optimization requires expensive