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Breakthrough: Training the Brain to be Faster Can Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by 25%

Breakthrough: Training the Brain to be Faster Can Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by 25%

A 20-year study published in February of 2026 has shown that one specific type of cognitive training can significantly reduce...
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Brain Conditions
Could you have brain fog? How to tell and what to do
Brain Conditions

Could you have brain fog? How to tell and what to do

That fuzzy, sluggish feeling you get sometimes could be a sign of something more serious. Here’s what you need to...
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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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Brain Health
6 ways volunteering boosts your brain
Brain Health

6 ways volunteering boosts your brain

Helping others comes with lots of benefits. Many of them have a surprising reward: keeping your brain sharp.
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Sports and activities that improve hand-eye coordination (and why it matters)
Brain Health

Sports and activities that improve hand-eye coordination (and why it matters)

Physical activity is always good for the brain. But improving your hand-eye coordination can be even better. Here’s why.
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Brain Training
The brain training guide for people 65+
Brain Training

The brain training guide for people 65+

You may be eligible for unlimited access to BrainHQ through your Medicare Advantage plan at no additional cost to you....
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9 burning questions for BrainHQ’s founder, Dr. Michael Merzenich
Brain Training

9 burning questions for BrainHQ’s founder, Dr. Michael Merzenich

Dr. Merzenich chats about his inspiration for creating BrainHQ, what sets his brain training program apart, and more.
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Brain News
BrainHQ Earns the APA Labs Gold Digital Badge
Brain News

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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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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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
Brain News

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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Your Brain on Motherhood this Mother’s Day
Brain Health

Your Brain on Motherhood this Mother’s Day

It’s almost Mother’s Day, and it seems a good time to reflect on what a wonderful thing motherhood is for...
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Can brain training defuse a potential dementia time bomb? A new study may have the answer
Brain News

Can brain training defuse a potential dementia time bomb? A new study may have the answer

45 years ago, the first cases of AIDS were identified in the US. In the early years, an AIDS diagnosis...
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The brain benefits of salmon
Brain Health

The brain benefits of salmon

It’s not easy for scientists to pinpoint the best foods for brain health. But in study after study, one essential...
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