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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
The mood-brain link: How your mood can mess with your brain power
Brain Conditions

The mood-brain link: How your mood can mess with your brain power

Feeling stressed out or worried? Your emotions could be affecting your cognitive skills.
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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
Your better-sleep plan starts tonight (and why you need it now)
Brain Health

Your better-sleep plan starts tonight (and why you need it now)

Quality rest is essential for keeping your body healthy and your brain sharp. Our expert tips will help you get...
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Here’s What Happens in the Brain When You’re Punked on April Fools’
Brain Health

Here’s What Happens in the Brain When You’re Punked on April Fools’

I enjoy hearing about or even falling for a good harmless prank — and I certainly enjoy pulling a child...
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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
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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 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”
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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 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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Being a Dad is Good For Your Brain
Brain Health

Being a Dad is Good For Your Brain

Becoming a father is great for a man’s brain health — starting when he first learns that a new child...
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The Mad Scientist Who Was Right
Brain News

The Mad Scientist Who Was Right

Recently, it was announced that Dr. Michael Merzenich is a recipient of the Merkin Prize, awarded to innovators of breakthroughs...
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