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This Is Your Body on Flour
A diet high in flours made from wheat or other grains affects every system in the body. Here’s a quick guide to flour’s far-reaching effects.
How Super-Agers Avoid Dementia
Genes play a role, but so do lifestyle factors, according to a recent study of centenarians.
The Now Habit
Overcome procrastination with help from Neil Fiore’s transformative book.
TAKING NOTES: Why Good Bacteria Are Our Friends
Senior editor Anjula Razdan shares details on the important connection between the gut and the brain.
PUMPING IRONY: A Stroke of Luck
It seems I was born into a mini-generation of boomers that is less susceptible to brain attacks than younger folks, a fact that I find more ironic than reassuring.
PUMPING IRONY: Attention, Please
Recent research aims to explain why the aging brain is more distractible.
The Power of Process
To create positive change, don’t obsess over specific goals. Focus instead on problem-solving strategies you can adjust as you go.
Mindfulness Practice: The Practice of Arrival
Rick Hanson offers gentle guidance that encourages a shift in our perspective towards acknowledging one’s journey and accomplishments while fostering a sense of calm and contentment.
Nutritional Supplements May Decrease Postpartum Blues
A trio of supplements supports brain changes in women during postpartum.
Can Gut Bacteria Affect Alzheimer’s Disease?
New research finds the microbes in your gut may play a major role in escalating the chronic brain disease.
Lentil Vegetable Soup
The lentils in this soup are full of vitamin B1, which helps support brain function.
Cherry Mint Blast
This hydrating smoothie is good for your brain and your body — plus, the protein and healthy fats will keep you focused all morning.
How Does Iron Support Mental Health?
When iron levels are low, it can lead to various challenges such as low energy and brain fog. Here are some tips to help you increase your intake.
PUMPING IRONY: Strength in Numbers
A new study suggests that life in an empty nest may be bad for the brain.
Back in the Game: Duke Pieper’s Success Story
A promising young hockey player survived life-changing brain surgery and is now sharing his message of hope with others.
Attending to Distraction
The swirl of life and its accompanying emotions can leave us feeling unfocused and frazzled — and also teach us a thing or two if we’re willing to listen.
5 Benefits of Curiosity
Discover how cultivating an inquiring mind can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
5 Ways to Maintain and Spread Healthy Habits
By now we’ve heard that obesity is contagious. Well, the flip side of that is that healthy habits are contagious, too. Here’s how to build and share those habits with everyone around you.
The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning
Cold exposure and conditioning, including taking ice baths, may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.