Brain Health

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What Are Seniors’ Most Common Mental Health Issues?

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

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Brain Health Healthy Aging

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What Happens to Your Brain When You Fall in Love

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

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health Mental Health

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Game On!: 3 Ways Games Boost Your Health

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.

By Annie Kragness

Brain Health Healthy Aging

The Cognitive Benefits of Cataract Surgery

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

By Craig Cox

Brain Health Healthy Aging

Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music

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

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health Family/Parenting/Kids

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Can Lithium Orotate Be Used for Everyday Mood Support?

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.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Brain Health Functional/Integrative Medicine

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How to Treat Postconcussion Syndrome

About 20 percent of people who sustain a traumatic brain injury have postconcussion syndrome — symptoms that last for months or even years. Here are three therapies that may help.

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health

Is Doing Housework Good for Your Brain?

Vacuuming and cleaning windows may help our cognition and attention spans, according to a recent study.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Brain Health

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Can Exercise Build Brain “Muscle”?

Yes, according to recent research — and it might also help reduce the neuroinflammation connected with Alzheimer's.

By Michael Dregni

Active Aging Alzheimer’s & Dementia

How Nature Supports Our Mental Health

Here's how nature supports our mind and mood — and how to get more of it.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Brain Health Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Can Taking a Walk Help the Aging Brain?

Regular walks can help improve the brain's white matter, according to a recent study.

By Craig Cox

Active Aging Brain Health

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Understanding OCD

What is OCD, and what are some treatment options?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Brain Health Gut Health

How Fitness Can Improve Your Brain and Mental Health

Moving your body can help you sharpen your focus, improve your mood, and more.

By Michael Dregni and Maggie Fazeli Fard

Active Aging Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Morning Exercise May Stoke Your Brain All Day Long

Morning movement can increase cognitive skills, according to a recent study.

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health Fitness Tips

Understanding ADHD

Treating ADHD starts by understanding what it is — and what it isn't.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Brain Health Family/Parenting/Kids

Talks — S2, EP11 / Protecting Our Brains: TBIs, Concussions, and Everyday Healing

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are most often connected to sports-related trauma, yet nearly half occur in everyday life from incidents such as slips, falls, and even infections. The good news: There’s hope for healing. Jeremy Schmoe, DC, joins us to talk about how to identify abnormalities and the ways we can better support our brains.

With Dr. Jeremy Schmoe

Brain Health

This Is Your Brain on Screens

How digital devices affect our mental health.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Brain Health Mental Health

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Understanding Emotional Biochemistry

Like it or not, emotions share some very real biochemical links with your nervous, endocrine, immune and digestive systems. Isn't it time you learned something about how your body responds to what you feel — and vice versa?

By Pilar Gerasimo

Brain Health Functional/Integrative Medicine