San Diego BrainWorks

Joanna Savarese, Ph.D.

As baby boomers are reaching their mid to late 60’s, more and more people in this generation are starting to worry about their cognitive functioning as they continue to age. If you fall into this age group, you may notice that you misplace items...

Joanna Savarese, Ph.D.

Our brain’s ability to organize information, set goals, complete a project from A to Z, and make good decisions is an essential part of our daily living and general functioning in this world. Without this ability, we would have a tremendously dif...

Joanna Savarese, Ph.D.

The time has come when you have finally come to terms with the idea that your child might have ADHD or a learning disability. Sure, you have made excuses over the past 7 or so years for his/her tantrums, inattentiveness, impulsive behaviors, diff...

Joanna Savarese, Ph.D.

Summertime is a great time for families to reconnect.  With the hustle and bustle of the school year, carpools, soccer practices, and spelling tests, summer is here at last. Generally speaking, people seem to be a little more relaxed during these...

Joanna Savarese, Ph.D.

In a busy world with multiple responsibilities and various stressors, our health and well-being oftentimes fall to the wayside. As students, parents, professionals, and human beings, managing our lives while trying to stay sane is a balancing act...