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'I'm a Neurologist, and These Are the Games That Actually Make a Difference in Brain Health'
Some healthy habits require a lot of discipline and commitment—we’re looking at you, strength training and healthy diet. But some feel...
SHELBY DEERING


11 Potential Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Pets
What to think about before getting a pet Having a pet is usually a multiyear responsibility. Here are a few questions to ask yourself...
Stephanie Orford


Reasons for Memory Loss
Lack of Sleep First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that...
Paul Frysh


Foods that improve brain function and mood
Are you really what you eat? Decades of research back up the saying that you are what you eat and support the important health effects of...
Andrea Kane, CNN


What to do Today to Sleep Better Tonight
Repay Your Debt The lack of enough sleep over time can result in a sleep debt. This is the difference between the amount of sleep you...
Carol DerSarkissian, MD


Doomscrolling: Stop the scroll, protect your mental health
“I should stop.” Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one depressing social post after another? Maybe you...
Alisa Bowman


How does extreme heat affect mental health?
As millions of Americans contend with extreme heat across much of the country, experts tell ABC News that continued exposure to high...
KELLY LIVINGSTON


9 Reasons You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
When a bad dream isn’t to blame, consider one of these less obvious reasons you can’t sleep through the night. Why you wake up in the...
Jennifer Lea Reynolds
Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory
You don't have to be a trivia buff to be great at remembering things. Monica Thieu, a four-time Jeopardy! contestant and winner of the...
Andee Tagle


12 Popular Facts About the Brain That Aren’t Actually True
You only use 10 percent of your brain. Your memory declines with age. Alcohol kills brain cells. These and other myths, debunked. Brain...
Alyssa Jung


Why writing by hand is better for remembering things
Keyboards still have a place, but if you want to retain information, grab a pen. Want to remember something? Don’t type it out—write it...
JUSTIN POT


Bad Habits That Can Hurt Your Brain
You Miss Out on Sleep You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...
Dan Brennan, MD
Overwhelmed? How to reduce anxiety in times of stress
Stress is an an unavoidable fact of life. And some of it is actually good for us, helping us develop resilience and fueling motivation...
Marguerite Ward


Habits Matter More Than You Might Think — These Tips Can Help the Good Ones Stick
Any behavior or action you engage in regularly counts as a habit — from having coffee as soon as you get to the office to brushing your...
Rebecca Strong


Tinnitus: Ringing in Your Ear Really Comes From Your Brain
Uncontrolled ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in your ear can seriously interfere with your quality of life. Just ask Jeff Grace, who has...
Lisa Mulcahy


4 Steps to Conquer Clutter—and Improve Your Health
Your messy house could be raising your blood pressure, spiking your stress hormones, and expanding your waistline. To get healthy, get...
Nancy Fitzgerald


How olive oil could lower risk of dementia mortality
From vegetables and legumes to fish and fresh herbs, Mediterranean ingredients provide a wide array of health benefits, and the...
Kelly McCarthy


'I'm a Neurologist, and These Are the Games That Actually Make a Difference in Brain Health'
Some healthy habits require a lot of discipline and commitment—we’re looking at you, strength training and healthy diet. But some feel...
SHELBY DEERING
6 Possible Causes of Brain Fog
What is brain fog? Brain fog itself is not a medical condition but instead a symptom of other medical conditions. It’s a type of...
Valencia Higuera


How to Keep Your Brain Healthy: The SilverSneakers Guide
Our brains, like the rest of our bodies, naturally age. But maintaining brain health is possible, and it can even be social and fun. Even...
Elizabeth Millard
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