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New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s

New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s

Over the past year, there has been a groundswell of evidence on the benefits of brain training for dementia—and study...
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Brain Conditions
Memory lapses: What’s normal, what’s not
Brain Conditions

Memory lapses: What’s normal, what’s not

Everyone forgets things occasionally. You might notice it happening more as you age. Could it be a sign of dementia?
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6 simple strategies to keep your brain and your heart strong
Brain Conditions

6 simple strategies to keep your brain and your heart strong

A healthy heart is good for your brain. Here’s why — and what to do.
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Brain Health
Going nuts for brain health
Brain Health

Going nuts for brain health

Research shows that certain nuts are good for your brain. Here are the ones to add to your diet now.
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Your Brain on Joy
Brain Health

Your Brain on Joy

Tis the season of Joy. And, that’s a good thing for your brain. When you experience joy, the brain chemical...
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Brain Training
The Evidence for Brain Training – Seeing the Whole Picture
Brain Training

The Evidence for Brain Training – Seeing the Whole Picture

Brain training works! Brain training doesn’t work! Every week, I see a new headline in the news about brain training,...
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Why Your Brain Keeps Worrying – and How Brain Plasticity Might be Able to Help
Brain Training

Why Your Brain Keeps Worrying – and How Brain Plasticity Might be Able to Help

We’ve all had the experience of our minds getting a bit stuck on a topic – chewing it over, turning...
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Brain News
Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”
Brain News

Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”

Perhaps the biggest news story out of AAIC was a report from the LATAM FINGERS Study, presented at the conference...
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New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s
Brain News

New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s

Over the past year, there has been a groundswell of evidence on the benefits of brain training for dementia—and study...
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Your Brain on Fear
Brain Health

Your Brain on Fear

Everywhere I look, I see signs that Halloween is fast approaching. What was once a holiday primarily for children is...
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Your Brain at Work
Brain Health

Your Brain at Work

Generally, work is good for the brain, especially when it is challenging, meaningful and rewarding. However, work can also be...
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Your Brain on Travel
Brain Health

Your Brain on Travel

Travel can bring you to a world of new things and new experiences. You’re navigating unfamiliar territory, and you’re engaging...
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Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”
Brain News

Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”

Perhaps the biggest news story out of AAIC was a report from the LATAM FINGERS Study, presented at the conference...
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New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s
Brain News

New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s

Over the past year, there has been a groundswell of evidence on the benefits of brain training for dementia—and study...
Read More
Your Brain Outdoors
Brain Health

Your Brain Outdoors

It’s summertime — even here in San Francisco. I look around and I see my neighbors putting down their devices...
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BrainHQ Earns the APA Labs Gold Digital Badge
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BrainHQ Earns the APA Labs Gold Digital Badge

With thousands of health apps flooding the market, finding genuinely useful tools can be overwhelming. The digital mental health marketplace...
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