Explore Dr. Andrew Hill's comprehensive neuroscience insights on neurofeedback. 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 neurofeedback applications in real-time with QEEG examples and brain training discussions.
Dr. Andrew Hill's recent livestream tackled a fascinating aspect of brain function that most people never consider: the rhythmic pumping of blood vessels in you
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 an emerging framework in his Monday night livestream that challenges how we think about cognitive performance. Rather than treating foc
Dr. Hill's Monday night neurofeedback livestream tackled one of the most common complaints he encounters: the racing mind that refuses to quiet down. Drawing fr
**For the complete neuroscience deep dive on meditation and brain training, see: [Biohacking Meditation: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Training](/articles/bio
Dr. Andrew Hill hosted another "NFB & Chill" session, this time focusing on a live SMR (sensorimotor rhythm) training demonstration while fielding questions abo
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
This livestream covered fundamental neurofeedback questions that both newcomers and experienced practitioners ask. Dr. Hill addressed everything from basic mech
Dr. Hill's latest livestream tackled one of the most fascinating areas in clinical neuroscience: phantom auditory phenomena. While setting up his own neurofeedb
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 recently explored the neural reality behind stimulant medications during his Monday night livestream, combining live neurofeedback demonstration
In this week's "Neurofeedback and Chill" livestream, Dr. Andrew Hill demonstrated HEG (Hemoencephalography) training while exploring the factors that can make o
Dr. Andrew Hill discussed groundbreaking research showing how B-vitamin supplementation can dramatically slow brain aging—but only when omega-3 levels are adequ
Dr. Hill explored promising new research from UC Irvine showing how two compounds - nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) and EGCG (green tea extract) - might res
Dr. Andrew Hill tackled a provocative question during his latest "Neurofeedback & Chill" livestream: could lithium deficiency be a hidden mechanism in Alzheimer
Dr. Hill hosted another *NFB & Chill* session, this time doing live SMR neurofeedback while discussing recent research on addiction, equipment considerations, a
Dr. Hill dove into passive infrared hemoencephalography (pirHEG) during this Monday evening session, addressing the growing interest in this specialized form of
Dr. Andrew Hill explored sophisticated neurofeedback training strategies, comparing sequential single-channel protocols with dual-channel approaches. This lives
Dr. Andrew Hill tackled alpha wave questions during Monday's neurofeedback livestream, demonstrating downtraining protocols while addressing common misconceptio
Dr. Andrew Hill returned to explore alpha waves in greater depth, addressing viewer questions about anxiety, addiction, and how these 8-12 Hz oscillations get d
This livestream dove into one of neurofeedback's more specialized approaches: downtraining specific brain wave frequencies rather than simply rewarding desired
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 a complete deep dive on SMR (sensorimotor rhythm) training, see: [SMR Neurofeedback: The Calm-Alert Brainwave](/articles/smr-neurofeedback). This companion
Dr. Thomas Smith walked into Peak Brain Institute with the curiosity of a researcher and the skepticism of a clinician. What happened over the next six weeks ca
*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
The most remarkable thing about neurofeedback isn't the technology—it's what happens when people see their own brain activity for the first time. In 25 years of
*A conversation with Dr. Andrew Hill, neuroscientist and founder of Peak Brain Institute* What if I told you that a 25-year alcoholic could stop drinking in 30
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 case for why we need to stop pathologizing cognitive differences and start optimizing individual brains* Here's something that might surp
**For a deep dive into safer, measurable plasticity enhancement, see:** [SMR Neurofeedback: The Calm-Alert Brainwave That Trains Sleep, Focus, and Self-Control]
*From the Live Q&A with Dr. Andrew Hill* The neurofeedback community has been buzzing with questions about ADHD research, adult-onset diagnoses, and when stimu
*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
*Based on The Wellness Empowerment Project interview with Dr. Andrew Hill* There's a persistent myth that cognitive decline is simply an inevitable part of agi
*From a live Q&A session with neurofeedback experts, January 15th* The field of neurofeedback sits at an interesting crossroads. Consumer devices promise brain
The future of neurofeedback isn't confined to clinical offices. During a recent live Q&A session, I joined fellow practitioners to discuss how remote neurofeedb
*Insights from the NeuroNoodle Live Q&A with leading neurofeedback practitioners and researchers* Last week's NeuroNoodle Q&A session brought together seven of
*From a live Q&A with Dr. Andrew Hill on brain optimization, holiday mental health patterns, and the latest developments in neurofeedback and psychiatric interv
*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
It's October, and Dr. Andrew Hill's neurofeedback clinic is seeing the annual surge. "This is when parents get novel information," Hill explains during a recent
*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
This article captures key insights from a live expert panel discussion on mental health and neurofeedback, featuring clinical perspectives on brain training app
*Insights from a live Q&A session with neurofeedback experts* What happens to your brainwaves when you enter an altered state of consciousness? Can EEG technol
*From a conversation with Dr. Andrew Hill on Brain Wellness Podcast* After 25 years in neurofeedback and analyzing over 25,000 brain maps, I've learned somethi
When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit the ground after a devastating tackle, something chilling happened. His arms locked into an unnatural positio
*For a deep dive into SMR neurofeedback and thalamocortical training, see our comprehensive guide: [SMR Neurofeedback: The Calm-Alert Brainwave That Trains Slee
*Based on insights from Dr. Andrew Hill, PhD, functional neuroscientist and founder of Peak Brain Institute* We need to kill some sacred cows in the biohacking
