Public Libraries: Your Local Brain Health Resource
Public libraries are treasure troves for keeping your mind sharp and your brain healthy. Here are five ideas for using your library to stretch your mind.
How to protect your brain before, during, and after menopause
With menopause, the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone dip, which can cause mental and emotional changes. Here’s what to know about menopause, memory, and mood, and what you can do about them.
What grip strength has to do with brain health
There may be a link between how strong your handgrip is and your brain function later in life. It could even be linked to a heightened risk of dementia. Here’s what to know.
6 ways to improve your memory
Here’s how to remember more and improve your overall brain function in the process.
5 fun ways to stay connected to your grandkids
Turns out, strengthening that relationship can be good for your memory and well-being.
Here’s what your annual wellness visit (AWV) has to do with your brain
Your annual wellness visit, or AWV, is a free check-in you get if you’ve been on your Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan for at least a year. Here’s how it can help keep your body healthy and your brain sharp.
6 ways volunteering boosts your brain
Helping others comes with lots of benefits. Many of them have a surprising reward: keeping your brain sharp.
What older adults need to know about concussions
As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to protect your body and mind.
Can a supplement really improve your brain health?
So many over-the-counter products claim to keep your brain sharp as you age. Are they magic pills or a waste of money? We look into the latest research.
The right way to take a nap
There’s (brain) power in an afternoon nap — but not all naps are created equal. Here, experts share the right way to snooze to keep your brain sharp.