Self-Improvement

Brain Health

Keeping your brain healthy involves habits that keep the rest of you healthy. Learn about exercises, diets, and games that'll keep your thinking sharp.

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It's Not Always Alzheimer's: What Causes Memory Loss

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

What Is the Hippocampus?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

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How the Peripheral Nervous System Works

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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The Debate Over Repressed and Recovered Memories

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

Explore Brain Health

All Brain Food Mental Exercises Healthy Aging

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The Role of Neurotransmitters

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Synchronizing Your Biological Clock With a Schedule

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

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How to Feel Less Tired During the Day

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

Rosemary for Your Memory?

Does Rosemary Actually Improve Your Memory and Cognition?

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Nootropics: Can a Pill Make You Smarter?

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD

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The Negative Impact of Sugar on the Brain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

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Caffeine: Myths, Effects, Risks, and How to Get Help

Fact checked by Andrea Rice

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Does Caffeine Consumption Actually Improve Memory?

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

Things to do to improve mental focus

7 Useful Tips for Improving Your Mental Focus

Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS

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Reading Material Ideas for Brain Health and Fitness

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

Simple Tricks to Exercise Your Brain

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

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9 Best Brain Training Websites and Games

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW

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Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Brain Fitness

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

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How Positive Thinking Can Help You Live Longer

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

10 Strategies to Fight Brain Aging

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

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How Does Ageism Impact More Than Just Older Adults?

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD

Dementia: Definitions, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

By Sara Lindberg, M.Ed

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Cognitive Impairment Risk Factors for Men and Women

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN

What Are the Signs of a Midlife Crisis?

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

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The Powerful Cognitive Effects of Storytelling

Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN