How Making Music Can Boost Your Brain Power
For people who like to do brain “exercise,” working crossword puzzles or playing computer games…
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A New Take on Alcohol and Brain Health
Even moderate drinking is bad for the aging brain. Recent research: Over a 30-year period,…
A Nap After Lunch Makes You Smarter
Afternoon naps are no longer guilty pleasures. New research finds that a postlunch snooze, if…
Should I Keep Trying to Learn a Foreign Language?
QI know that learning a foreign language is supposed to be good for brain health. But I’ve tried and find it extremely difficult. Should I keep trying? AYes. Language processing is one of the brain’s more complex tasks, so learning a second language will strengthen your brain’s ability to focus. The bilingual brain is more
Brain Changes May Make Older Adults Vulnerable to Scammers
Scam artists seem to prey relentlessly—and often successfully—on the elderly. By some estimates, nearly one…
When Dementia Doesn’t Start with Memory Loss
Jane thinks she needs new eyeglasses because she’s having trouble reading and seeing objects right…
Saunas Are Great for Your Brain!
It’s always a pleasant surprise when something that feels good turns out to actually be…
It May Not Be Alzheimer’s After All
People joke about having the occasional “senior moment,” but the humor partly deflects an unsettling…
Boost Your Brain Health With 2 Tasty Spices
When you think of turmeric and saffron, delicious and flavorful Indian and Spanish dishes probably…
Stop A Migraine Before It Happens
The best options aren’t prescribed often enough… There are more than 37 million Americans who…
Do You Have a Concussion?
How a blow to the head can be a hidden cause of memory loss, dizziness and more…
Want to Boost Learning and Memory? Time Your Exercise.
You already know that exercise is great for your mind as well as your body.…
Think Fast! Can A Brain Game Prevent Dementia?
If the latest news about “brain games” and dementia makes your head spin, that’s understandable.…
Too Busy? It’s Good For Your Brain!
When you have too much to do, you might dream of spending time up a…
Time for Your Cognitive Checkup
This free exam lets you know what’s normal…and what’s not… One of your favorite actors…
A Man’s Mind Ages Faster Than a Woman’s
If you’re a man, you might want to watch your mind. Compared with women, you’re…
Close Your Eyes to Remember
Here’s an easy trick to help you remember—close your eyes. New research: Adults who closed…
Are Brain Games Bogus?
Lumosity makes online brain games. It also made false advertising claims for years, according to…
Can Champagne Make You Smarter?
You can feel good about toasting special occasions with a glass of bubbly, because the…
Best Workouts to Keep Your Brain “Buff”
We all want to keep our brains in top shape. But are crossword puzzles, online…