Justin B. Miller, PhD, ABPP

Justin B. Miller, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with clinical focus in adult neuropsychology, geropsychology and rehabilitation psychology. With expertise in cognitive assessment, and strong interest in brain health across the lifespan and integration of technology into mainstream clinical applications, he currently serves as the Director of Research Operations and Director of Neuropsychology at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival

LAS VEGAS JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL Kianga Isoke Palacio Park 951 W. Lake  Mead Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89106 Enjoy music, art, dance and visit our Cleveland Clinic NV...

HealthyBrains 101 & the 10 Warning Signs

SPECIAL EVENT: Leverage Your Lifestyle for Better Brain Health A virtual education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health A collaboration with the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association...

Summer Sudoku

Instructions:Don’t worry … there’s NO math. Think of this puzzle as a process of elimination. The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 subgrids or boxes contain all of the digits from 1 to 9. There should...

Cauliflower Mash

Trying to eat more veggies but love mashed potatoes?

Holiday Word Search

Give your brain the gift of challenge this holiday! Try this festive word search.

“Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show

“Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show Introducing “Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show on KCEP 88.1 FM Las Vegas, hosted by Dr. Aaron Ritter and Brian Browne from Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Tune-in every 3rd Monday of the month to learn ways you can take...

Fall Favorites Word Search

“Fall Favorites” Word Search: Autumn is a time filled with crisp air, changing leaves, and apple picking. In celebration, complete this word search- it will *leaf* you smiling!

Power Pancakes

Circle up brain health nutrition with these chickpea and spinach pancakes.

Lime Glazed Salmon

Prescription for brain health? Try eating your daily dose of brain healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Linguine with Mushrooms and Vegetables

Make it simple. Make it good for your brain. Counter your holiday eating with a forkful of colorful vegetables, mushrooms and whole-wheat pasta.

2048 Game

The game’s objective is to slide numbered tiles on a grid to combine them to create a tile with the number 2048.

Hangman

Guess the letters and solve the puzzle, but look out, too many errors and you get hangman.

Black Bean Dip Recipe

Need a no fuss summer side dish? Try this cold black bean dip recipe.

Eat Smart and Stay Connected

How are brain health, healthy foods and community connected? See how HealthyBrains connected these dots with the help of others.

Brain Berry Jam

Berries and chia seeds combine to sweeten up your brain health.

Brain Health to Last a Lifetime

Worried about your aging brain? Take control. Learn how to maximize your brain health so your “brainspan” can match your lifespan.

Dine on the DASH

On your mark, get set …GO! Mediterranean inspired nutrition leads the way for your brain health.

Game Day Brain Snacks

Don’t let the end of football season sack your resolution to eat for your brain health. Sub-in these brain-winning snack ideas.

Brain Health Salads To-Go

Short on time and consumption of brain healthy foods? Here’s some bright ideas to help you achieve both.

Turkey Stew with Veggies

Feeling stuffed? Try this healthier heart and brain option with your leftover turkey.

Our Brain Has a Name!

Our Brain has a Name! Introducing Captain Cortex (CC). #CaptainCortex #NameTheBrain #BrainHealth @CCHealthyBrain

Meet Patti Davis – Nov 28

Meet Patti Davis: Author, actress, activist, daughter of Nancy and Ronald Reagan, caregiver and support group leader for caregivers to individuals with Alzheimer’s.

Pumpkin Spice Power

Craving this favorite fall flavor? When done right, it can be good for your brain. #BrainHealth

The Health Perks of Pals

Don’t underestimate the friendship factor in your life. Good friends are good for your brain health. #brainhealth

Questions about Quinoa?

Quin-what? This ancient “grain” has reached superfood status. Find out why. #brainhealth

Spicy Summer Shrimp

Spice up your summer with this quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe.

B is for Brain Health

B vitamins play a key role in brain health. Boosting your intake is easy when you power up your diet with the right foods. #brainhealth #healthfood

3-Bean Summer Salad

Need a quick, healthy side dish for a BBQ? Try our bean salad. #brainhealth #HealthyRecipe #Recipe

Mighty Mind Muffins

Grab one of these nutrient-packed muffins for breakfast as you race out the door. Your brain will thank you. #brainhealth #HealthyRecipe #Recipe

HealthyBrains Presents: Jim Kwik “Lunch & Learn” Special Event

Improve your “Mental Fitness” pillar by joining us April 26, 2017. HealthyBrains.org and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health are excited to host Jim Kwik, international speaker and expert in memory recall, rapid learning, mental performance and...

Alana Burns

Manager Research Program, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Dr. Jeffrey Cummings

Founding Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada and Cleveland, Ohio.

Brains of All Ages Can Benefit from Mediterranean-Style Eating

Scientific evidence has mounted that a Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat. It can help ward off heart disease, inflammation and cancer, resulting in a longer, healthier life. A recent study reaffirms just how good it is for the brain, too. Brain...

Snooze Your Way to Better Brain Health

A good night’s sleep is elusive to many people but it can be especially difficult for people as they get older and even more so if they have some form of dementia. Researchers in Switzerland recently investigated the reasons why. Study connects disrupted sleep and...

Simple Good Health Guidelines for Body and Brain

It’s never too late to adopt new habits to improve health and wellness for your body and brain. Even if you feel limited by health issues such as arthritis pain, circulation or breathing problems, you can overcome many obstacles with a few simple adjustments.  ...

Turkey Taco Salad

Taco Tuesday? Enjoy this easy, brain healthy salad any day of the week.

Mark Ruffing

Manager – Cleveland Clinic Enterprise Information Management & Analytics

Austin Ingraham

Cleveland Clinic Enterprise Information Management & Analytics

Dr. Aaron Ritter

Dr. Aaron Ritter – Staff Physician, Memory Disorder Program – Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Katurah Hartley

Katurah Hartley – Project Manager II – Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Brook Hurd

IT Project Manager – Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Show Your Brain Some Love: Be Proactive to Protect Your Brain

Brain health scientists are learning a great deal about how some older adults keep their brains youthful and that is helping us learn more about what we can do to prevent dementia and age-related memory loss.   Your brain ages just like the rest of your body but...

What is a PET Scan?

Looking for Clues to Explain Memory Loss Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging or PET scan is a tool that physicians use to diagnose certain diseases. The PET scan demonstrates the function of the brain by using small amounts of radioactive compounds, a brain...

Loneliness and Alzheimer’s – What You Should Know

The US Surgeon General recently tweeted “social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking,” “is increasing” and “is widespread in the US”. Loneliness, according to brain health scientists, is also linked to developing memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease....

6 Brain Health Habits from 6 Brain Health Experts

At HealthyBrains.org, we emphasize six pillars of brain health: exercise, mental fitness, good nutrition, sleep and relaxation, social interaction, and control of other health risks. Get motivated to improve your brain health in 2017 by trying these personal tips from...

Study Shows Smoking May Accelerate MS – What Can You Do?

Lifestyle choices impact the outcome and development of many health disorders. Smoking is a known risk factor for developing many illnesses but did you know it can exacerbate or worsen disease? A recent study showed that Multiple Sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease...

It’s Time to Re-Think Breakfast

Mornings can be a busy, hectic time and it’s easy to reach for high fat, sugary so-called ‘breakfast” items. These foods however, have been shown to increase inflammation in the body which is associated with weight gain and the development of many chronic diseases,...

Lessons Learned from Recent Failed Drug Trial

Study Findings According to a recent press release from drug manufacturer Eli Lilly, Solanezumab, did not produce a statistically significant benefit as compared to placebo (no drug) in a recent clinical trial titled, Expedition3. Trends on several measurements...

Does Your Career Contribute to Better Brain Health?

Do you love your job? Depending on your field of work, your job could be working for you by helping to reduce your risk of dementia. Check out the types of jobs that contribute to better brain health and some reasons you should push back your retirement date. Which...

Six Ways to Add Brain Health to your Holidays

During the holiday rush, it’s easy to put good health habits on the list of things to do next year. You are your brain, however, and without it, there are no thoughts, emotions, movement or memory. So, it’s important to remember to take care of your most powerful...

Holiday Cod with Lentils and Salsa

Serve the gift of brain health this holiday by preparing this delicious and colorful brain healthy recipe for your family and friends.

Pioneering Study Probes Brain Trauma in Living Ex-Football Players

Take a look at what Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is doing to help athletes and others impacted by head trauma protect their brain health and advance the science of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. A New Athlete Study Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo...

Try These Activities with Loved Ones Affected by Memory Changes

When a family member or loved one is affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, it is important, for the family and patient to find ways to have quality time together.  Donna Munic-Miller, PhD,  a psychologist at Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, shares fun...

Another Reason to Try Yoga

One of the best things you can do to maintain your brain health is to follow a consistent exercise routine. Experts recommend balance and flexibility exercises several times a week. Yoga encompasses many brain health benefits and can be adjusted to any ability. So...

Brain Health Sudoku

Have fun and challenge your mind with our interactive “Brain Health Sudoku” Sudoku puzzle.

Alzheimer’s Antibody Drug Shows Promise

Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.4 million Americans and by 2050, that number is expected to triple. With such staggering statistics and the correlated social and economic implications to our society, the search for a viable treatment or a way to prevent the disease is a...

Can the Adult Brain Change for the Better? Wine Experts Offer Clues

Can the Adult Brain Grow? Have you ever heard that once you get to adulthood, your brain cells start dying off and it’s downhill from there? That used to be the way we thought about brain health but, in the last couple decades, we’ve learned that some people do show...

Seared Salmon and Arugula Salad

Salmon is a quintessential food that may help improve brain health. Get your omega-3 fatty acids with this recipe for brain health.

How to Work Toward Better Brain Health Everyday

Did you know that your cognitive brain health peaks around age 22? Without constantly challenging yourself and learning new things, it may be easy for your brain to gradually decline. How do we keep feeding our noggins information that may potentially benefit our...

How Close Are We to a Cure For Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America. It’s the only disease in the top 10 causes of death with no prevention, cure or treatment that halts the progression of the disease. As the number of older Americans is on the rise, many people are...

Put Away Your Smartphone for Better Brain Health

Today, it’s nearly impossible to escape technology. Smartphones and social media allow us endless access to news, work, friends and other media. Yet, constantly looking at your device does take a toll on your ability to balance stress and achieve better brain health....

What You Need to Know to Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis

There is currently no cure for almost 350,000 people who live with MS in the United States. The disorder stems from the central nervous system, which attacks the brain and spinal cord. The body begins to attack itself when white blood cells (which fight infections)...

Having a BBQ on Fourth of July? Staying Social Improves Brain Health

Did you know that social interaction closely links with a healthier brain? A key component of the six pillars of brain health, socializing with friends and family, provides an outlet for stress and gives comfort and support through difficult times. People who...

Recipes For Brain Health: Cauliflower Gold

Prevent oxidative stress in the brain with dishes packed with healthy fats and antioxidants like turmeric. This Cauliflower Gold recipe supports good brain health.

Help Your Brain Health and Exercise More

The benefits of exercising are no secret—when you pair a balanced diet with daily activity, you’re a healthier person. Many people are focused on their waistlines or the size of their muscles, but what they don’t realize is exercise helps keep your brain healthy, too....

Simple Steps to Improve Brain Health

We all know we should try to eat better and exercise to maintain our body’s health, but did you know it’s important for your brain health, too? Most people don’t think enough about the status of their brain health, but it’s just as important, if not more so, as...

“HealthyBrains” TURNS ONE!

A  Celebration with Caesars HEROs What a difference a year makes! HealthyBrains.org, since its inception, has engaged thousands of people from all parts of the globe who, like YOU, wanted to take control of their brain health and learn more about clinical trials.  To...

Dark Chocolate’s Health Benefits Make it a Candy Aisle Bright Spot

When looking for a Valentine’s Day indulgence, dark chocolate offers a less-guilty pleasure than other candies and confections. In fact, its’ healthy properties make it a go-to sweet treat all year. Prevention magazine says dark chocolate “can pack a big antioxidant...

Healthy Brains Rely On Healthy Hearts

For as much as they rely on each other, your brain and your heart might as well be Valentines. After all, the heart directs about 20 percent of the blood it pumps to the brain, providing needed oxygen and nutrients. The brain, in return, can make wise choices to keep...

Healthier Game Day Snack Adds Nutrition to the Lineup

A new study has showed that a person’s diet may influence cognitive decline and overall brain health. Results show that people with healthier diets were 24 percent less likely to show cognitive decline. With this in mind, finding a healthy way to snack is one of the most important ways to protect your brain health.

Concussion and CTE Not the Same Thing

The December release of the Will Smith movie “Concussion” brought the discussion of brain health to the lobby of every multiplex in the country. In the film Smith portrays pathologist, Dr. Bennet Omalu, who refuses to be deterred in his study of how the cumulative...

Search Is On For Safer Helmet

The crack of helmets hitting might be a signature sound of a football game, but many researchers also hear it as a warning for potential danger to the brains of players. The hard plastic helmet has been standard equipment for football players since it was introduced...

Cleveland Clinic Doctor Studying Football Players’ Brain Health

While inescapable hoopla surrounds the upcoming Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos, some work quietly to find ways to make football safer. One of those is Dr. Charles Bernick, Associate Medical Director for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo...

Working to Make Boxing, MMA Safer

The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is working to lower the risk of head injuries to boxers and mixed martial arts fighters. Dr. Charles Bernick has been studying 600 active and retired fighters to assess long-term effects of blows to the head. The...

Sound Sleep Habits A Key to Good Health

If people had an option to lower the risk of obesity, depression, hypertension, accidental death, and memory loss disorders without having to pop a pill, hit the gym or eat a leaf of kale, would they take it? Unfortunately, for far too many, the answer is no. Between...

Fit Legs Associated With Slower Mental Decline

To say someone or something “has legs” means they have staying power. Now scientists are finding that fit legs might provide the mind with more staying power. Researchers at King’s College London studied sets of female twins with the average age of 55 and...

Sound Dietary Decisions Possible Despite Meat-Cancer Wrangling

Perhaps lost amid the loud argument sparked by a recent report saying processed meats cause cancer is the quiet truth that most of us would benefit from eating better. Experts convened by the World Health Organization reviewed more than 800 epidemiological studies and...

Study Shows Naps Help Retain New Learning

A Swiss memory study discovered that people who napped retained recently learned information better than those whose heads did not hit the pillow. Researchers from the University of Geneva offered rewards to subjects who could remember sets of pictures they were...

MIND Diet Offers Food for Thought

If life is a highway, then food is the fuel. Eating right can not only take you further down that long one-way road, but it may help you better remember the milestones along the way, according to new research. “DIET MAY HELP PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S,” declares a...

Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Halloween and the Fall chill are almost here. Keep your body warm and your brain healthy with this delicious pumpkin-lentil soup.

Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce

Omega-3s help nerve cells communicate with each other, which is an essential step in maintaining good mental health Read Full...

Healthy Brains Launch

Healthy Brains Launch On May 12, 2015 HealthyBrains.org officially launched. The event was hosted by Bart Torres, the Voice of Vegas, and the attendees included: Mayor Carolyn Goodman; Gary Loveman, CEO Caesars Entertainment; Larry Ruvo, founder Keep Memory Alive; Jan...