Brain Health
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What You Need to Know About Addiction and the Brain
Addiction is common — and it’s complicated.
Healthy Heart = Healthy Brain for Seniors?
Tending to your cardiovascular health may ward off dementia in seniors, a recent study says.
How to Reclaim Your Attention Span
We all get distracted, but there are habits we can cultivate to strengthen our focus.
How Exercise Can Alleviate Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Why going for a run helps balance our brain chemistry — and improve our mood.
The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit
In his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.
Do Smartphones Undermine Short-Term Memory?
The research around smartphones and memory is complicated, but many studies have shown that writing things down improves comprehension.
How to ADHD-Proof Your Home
Here are some decorating tips that might make ADHD easier to manage.
ADHD: A Nutritional Tune-Up
Here are nine ways to use nutrition to help children with ADHD and ADD.
Build a Better Brain
Fitness is more than just losing weight and toning up — it’s a whole-body pursuit, one that includes tending to the health of one of your most important organs: the brain.
How to Choose an Omega-3 Supplement
Looking to increase your omega-3 levels? Here are six tips to finding the right supplement.
What to Do After a Head Injury
If you or a loved one suffer a blow to the head, follow this advice from a functional neurologist (and former stuntman).
The Omega Balance
A guide to understanding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how they influence your health.
The New Science of Concussions
As doctors learn more about their consequences, people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries are finding renewed hope.
The Neuromuscular Workout (Video)
Learn how to sharpen your mind while strengthening your muscles with this functional routine.
The PNF Workout
Get stronger and smarter with this functional routine that uses proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to improve balance, coordination, power, and mental acuity.
CTE Found in 99 Percent of NFL Players Studied
We talk to forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, MD, about the brain disease he discovered.
Autism: Why It’s Not Simply a Brain-Based Disorder
A new report describes autism as a “whole body” condition, suggesting there are a variety of avenues for symptom relief.
Which Fats Should You Eat?: An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD
Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, chats with us about the problem with low-fat foods — and the truth about saturated fats.
Smarter Eats: 5 Recipes From Tana Amen BSN, RN and Daniel G. Amen, MD
Total health is about more than your body — it’s about your brain, too. These nourishing recipes can help improve your focus, memory, and mood.
The Food-Mood Connection
Yes, your eating habits play a big role in determining your disease risks. But did you know that they also have a huge effect on your state of mind?
Build a Healthier Brain by Building Expertise
New study suggests that rigorous training may prevent neurodegenerative diseases.