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How to Treat Postconcussion Syndrome

By Michael Dregni

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.

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Is Doing Housework Good for Your Brain?

By Craig Cox

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

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Can Exercise Build Brain “Muscle”?

By Michael Dregni

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

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How Nature Supports Our Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

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

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Can Taking a Walk Help the Aging Brain?

By Craig Cox

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

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PUMPING IRONY: Healthy Housework

By Craig Cox

Recent research suggests that my regular efforts to tidy up the house may help my aging brain and body function more smoothly.

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Understanding OCD

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

What is OCD, and what are some treatment options?

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PUMPING IRONY: Foul Air, Faulty Brain

By Craig Cox

Raging wildfires and other sources of airborne pollution are threatening more than our respiratory and circulatory systems. New research is strengthening the link between air quality and dementia.

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How Fitness Can Improve Your Brain and Mental Health

By Michael Dregni and Maggie Fazeli Fard

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

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Morning Exercise May Stoke Your Brain All Day Long

By Michael Dregni

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

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Understanding ADHD

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

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

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Protecting Our Brains: TBIs, Concussions, and Everyday Healing

With Dr. Jeremy Schmoe
Season 2, Episode 11

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.

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