Many in middle age begin worrying that dementia is around the corner, even if they’s still mentally sharp. An exercise program will offset the worry for good reason. Staying physically active and keeping blood sugar [...]
The TV has long been known as the “idiot box.” Now there’s research that shows it really can negatively affect brain health later in life. […]
Many people worry more about brain health than heart health as they get older. And that makes a lot of sense, since age related mental decline is common. But do [...]
Researchers are increasingly looking at another possible benefit of creatine other than just boosting muscle strength in the gym: brain function. […]
Though the brain isn’t a muscle, research shows that creatine may actually strenghen it — make it work more efficiently. […]
A study shows that being an “egg head” may actually be a smart way to go: Eggs are good for brain health. […]
Lifting weights doesn't make you a lunkhead; research says it makes the brain younger and improves cognition. Who wouldn't want a younger sharper brain? But wait... This doesn't mean you need to bulk up or [...]
How your excess body fat is distributed can speed up brain aging. Weight loss isn’t always about looks; it should be about keeping your brain young and vital. […]
A long-running study in Sweden suggests that people who regularly eat full-fat cheese and cream may be less likely to develop dementia later in life. […]
Once again, research shows that cardio exercise makes the brain younger. […]
Discover how the human brain uses multiple networks — not just Broca and Wernicke — to process, predict and understand complex language and meaning. […]
Ever looked at a cloud, a car, or even a piece of toast and thought, “That kind of looks like a face”? […]
Are you between 45 and 65 and worry too much about Alzheimer’s, especially since you know that people under 65 can get it? […]
If you struggle with executive function, immediate memory tasks or processing speed, five minutes of exercise can improve your brain function. […]
Even light exercise significantly reduces cognitive decline in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, while staying sedentary proved to be harmful to the brain. There’s a big difference in brain health between sedentary older [...]
Obesity damages the brain, no matter how “confident” a fat positivity influencer feels “living in a larger body.” […]
There’s no such thing as a human brain that can’t benefit from exercise. […]
According to a study, people who engaged in moderate or vigorous physical activity on a given day performed better on memory tests the following day. […]
You’re going about your day when suddenly your head feels heavy. It doesn’t last long and then you feel perfectly normal. Could a brain tumor be the cause? “Brain tumor symptoms can vary greatly,” points [...]
If you’re over age 65 and do jumping exercises, could you end up with a chronic subdural hematoma? […]
The MRI is safer than the CT scan (no radiation), so why isn’t this routinely used to follow up on a chronic subdural hematoma? […]
Was your urine brown or tea colored soon after having an angiogram to check for a brain aneurysm? […]
Are your recurring nosebleeds making you fear that this means either a current or future brain aneurysm? […]
Any brain tumor is bad news, but there are the deadliest and then there are “good” ones – from a relative standpoint, of course. If you could choose a particular [...]
Is your elderly parent very delirious following surgery and you’re scared this means the onset of dementia? Have you read that this is the first phase of permanent cognitive decline? […]
Slow walking does your brain bad. Though you may think that a “relaxed” walk is healthy, it can damage your brain in the long run. […]
The brain damage of CTE begins during the athlete's career, yet mental symptoms don't start showing until years later when the athlete is much older. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) starts developing years, sometimes even decades, after the [...]
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is good for brain health, especially in middle-aged people. This study on brain health finding comes from the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) and was led by Dr. Anil Nigam. HIIT involves [...]
Brain power can be improved by doing physical things like balance and not just by performing mental tasks like crossword puzzles. Never underestimate the effectiveness of balance-based exercises for improving the function of your brain. [...]
Find out from a doctor whether or not the brain really turns to mush if a brain dead person is kept on a ventilator. “No, the brain cells do not turn to mush, any more than [...]
An internal medicine doctor answers the question of hair and nail growth in a legally dead (brain) body. A person who has been declared brain dead, but is “breathing” due to a ventilator, and being [...]
