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Brain Health

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Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame

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.
By Craig Cox
Brain HealthFood Addiction
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How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health

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.
By Mo Perry
Brain HealthDetox
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What Are the Risk Factors and Triggers for Functional Neurological Disorders?

It turns out there are a variety of different triggers, say experts.
By Mo Perry
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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What Is a Functional Neurological Disorder?

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.
By Mo Perry
Brain HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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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 HealthHealthy 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 HealthMental 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 HealthHealthy Aging
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The Cognitive Benefits of Cataract Surgery

Untreated cataracts could contribute to dementia and depression, according to recent research.
By Craig Cox
Brain HealthHealthy Aging
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Want Smarter Children? Teach Them Music

Music can shape stronger neural networks, according to a recent study.
By Michael Dregni
Brain HealthFamily/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 HealthFunctional/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
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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 & DementiaBrain 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 AgingAlzheimer’s & Dementia
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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 HealthFunctional/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 AgingBrain Health
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Understanding OCD

What is OCD, and what are some treatment options?
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Brain HealthGut Health
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Morning Exercise May Stoke Your Brain All Day Long

Morning movement can increase cognitive skills, according to a recent study.
By Michael Dregni
Brain HealthFitness Tips
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Understanding ADHD

Treating ADHD starts by understanding what it is — and what it isn't.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Brain HealthFamily/Parenting/Kids
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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
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This Is Your Brain on Screens

How digital devices affect our mental health.
By Henry Emmons, MD
Brain HealthMental 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 HealthFunctional/Integrative Medicine
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