BEST & Friends Celebrate Summer

Summer around the globe has been challenging for most of us. It’s unusually hot or colder than expected. Flooding, drought, increased numbers and scope of wildfires, and taking time to spend an afternoon with friends is always welcome. No matter where you are virtual worlds offers chances for connection and fun. August was a great (more…)

WBH & BEST Team Up To Celebrate the 2026 BrainFest

Did you know human brain is extremely energy efficient and runs on about 20 watts of electricity? Have you ever ever explored Brodman’s Brain? Whole Brain Health, and the Brain Energy Support Team have come together to share decades of experience working with individuals and families navigating brain health through education, peer support, and the (more…)

BEST & Second Life revisited

You already know that in 2020 BEST moved all programming to our website, virtual events, and Second Life. At the time we believed we could make a difference by creating a virtual presence to support a neurodivergent community and their caregivers.  Our goal in Second Life was to support those with cognitive challenges & differences (more…)

Coming Soon: Cognicon 2022!

This fall, Cognicon returns! Save the date for October 14-15, 2022 for a virtual event that is like no other!  For those not familiar with Cognicon, the event was started in 2019. This virtual cognitive convention is designed to share information about brain health, wellness, self-care, empowerment, and supportive communities and programs in the virtual platform of (more…)

BEST Virtual Programs Offer Transformation and Sustainability

The upcoming 15th annual Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference focuses on the use of immersive virtual environments for educational purposes including virtual and augmented reality.    The Brain Energy Support Team’s (BEST’s) own Gloria Kraegel/Namaara MacMoragh will be sharing BEST’s story on transforming in person programs and services to virtual platforms as the result (more…)

BEST Second Life Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce a special new feature in our virtual platform. The virtual COVID Vaccination Clinic is now open and welcomes you. The purpose of the COVID Vaccination Clinic at Etopia in Second Life is to provide information and tools related to the COVIC-19 pandemic. Here’s a peek (more…)