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BrainTap ArticlesSeptember 21, 2026
The Science of Seasonal Transitions: Why Fall Is Neurologically Different
You probably notice it every year. Sometime in mid-to-late September, something shifts. The air changes. The light changes. Your energy changes. Your sleep feels different. Your mood is different but not dramatically,...
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Watch & Listen · VideoOctober 7, 2026
How to Train Mental Resilience with Neuroscience
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Brain Health7 min read

Why Binaural Beats Are Now Being Studied for Chronic Pain — And What the Research Shows
Pain may begin in the body, but the experience of pain is ultimately constructed and interpreted by the brain.That distinction is becoming increasingly important as neuroscientists investigate chronic pain.For decades, pain management...
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HRV6 min read

What Is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) — And Why It's an Important Health Metric You're Not Tracking
Weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate — these tell you what's happening in your body right now, but not how well it's adapting. Heart Rate Variability does, and it's one of the...
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Stress4 min read

Introducing NeuralChek Go: The Smarter Way to Understand Your Body in Real Time
You track your steps, your sleep, your calories — but the one signal that reveals the most about your health is one most people have never measured. NeuralChek Go brings professional-grade HRV...
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Coverage of BrainTap in outside media.

ForbesFebruary 7, 2019
This App Taps Your Brain To Remove Stress
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Entrepreneur
Can Binaural Beats Make You Smarter?
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Fast Company
How to sleep if you're feeling anxious right now
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Official announcements from BrainTap.

Press ReleaseJanuary 23, 2026
BrainTap Hits 2.2M Sessions and 46.6M Minutes Listened in 2025
BrainTap has released its 2025 year-in-review data, showcasing record-breaking engagement and growth.
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Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 2026
BrainTap Sports Officially Launches, Helping Athletes Train Smarter, Compete Stronger, and Recover Faster
BrainTap officially launched BrainTap Sports with a live press conference on Friday, February 6.
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Press ReleaseAugust 8, 2024
Dr. Patrick Porter Honored with Prestigious Conscious Award for Health & Wellness
Dr. Patrick Porter has been awarded the Conscious Award in the category of Health & Wellness at the 2nd Annual 4BIDDEN Conscious Awards.
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