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Can Exercise Improve Memory?

By Craig Cox

The answer is nuanced, according to a recent study, but in general, people who are more active perform better on memory tests than people who are less active.

Healthy Aging and the Brain: 5 Ways to Improve Neuroplasticity

Healthy Aging and the Brain: 5 Ways to Improve Neuroplasticity

By Emily Ewen

The importance of exercising our brains as we age and advice for easy ways to strengthen cognitive functioning.

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8 Key Supplements to Boost Your Mental Health — Naturally

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Herbs, supplements, and other natural remedies promote well-being — yet separating help from hype can be challenging. Follow this expert guidance.

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5 Surprising Factors to Reduce the Risk of Dementia

By Michael Dregni

Eating well, prioritizing sleep, and exercising help to protect against dementia, but there are other several other factors that play an important role as well. Learn more.

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What Is Inflammation?

With Gregory Plotnikoff, MD
Season 6, Episode 15

Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.

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Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame

By Craig Cox

Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.

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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

By Mo Perry

Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.

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PUMPING IRONY: Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something!

By Craig Cox

Sitting may be the new smoking, but recent research suggests that what you happen to be doing while parked in a chair — or on the couch — may mitigate its effect on your aging brain.

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What Are the Risk Factors and Triggers for Functional Neurological Disorders?

By Mo Perry

It turns out there are a variety of different triggers, say experts.

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PUMPING IRONY: A Parley With Parkinson’s

By Craig Cox

While I only occasionally wonder whether Parkinson’s awaits me somewhere down the road, recent research provides some calming evidence that lifestyle changes may help keep the disease at bay.

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What Is a Functional Neurological Disorder?

By Mo Perry

Hybrid disorders of the brain, mind, and body once confounded physicians and researchers. Today experts are beginning to uncover the conditions’ complexities — and how to treat them.

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PUMPING IRONY: This Is Your Brain on Junk Food

By Craig Cox

As Big Pharma’s latest Alzheimer’s drug faces renewed skepticism, a new study suggests that avoiding ultraprocessed food may be a more promising approach to maintaining healthy cognitive function as we age.

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What Are Seniors’ Most Common Mental Health Issues?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Depression and physical decline are just two issues many seniors face.

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What Happens to Your Brain When You Fall in Love

By Michael Dregni

Stephanie Cacioppo, PhD, shares what happens to your brain when you fall head-over-heels for someone.

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PUMPING IRONY: Movement and Memory

By Craig Cox

Physical activity has long been shown to improve cognitive function, but a new study suggests we may be able to modify our workouts to boost specific types of memory.

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Game On!: 3 Ways Games Boost Your Health

By Annie Kragness

Card and dice games have come to Life Time — and an ARORA co-founder shares three reasons getting dealt in is good for your health and well-being.

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PUMPING IRONY: Zapped!

By Craig Cox

Can we cure dementia by zapping our brains with electrical currents? Some enterprising researchers would certainly like us to think so.

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The Cognitive Benefits of Cataract Surgery

By Craig Cox

Untreated cataracts could contribute to dementia and depression, according to recent research.

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Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music

By Michael Dregni

Music can shape stronger neural networks, according to a recent study.

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PUMPING IRONY: Class and Cognition

By Craig Cox

A new study suggests that people mired in low-wage jobs for long periods of time may suffer cognitive decline earlier in life than those favored with a more affluent life. My checkered career leaves me wondering where I stand.

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Can Lithium Orotate Be Used for Everyday Mood Support?

By Henry Emmons, MD

Lithium carbonate is a popular medical treatment for bipolar disorder, but a milder, over-the-counter form of this mineral can be used as a mood stabilizer.

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