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10 Everyday Habits That Could Affect Your Memory

Your brain works for you every second, yet most people notice its importance only when memory, focus or energy starts to decline. What makes this more surprising is that some everyday habits may quietly work against brain health. Skipping meals, sleeping poorly, staying inactive or spending too much time glued…

MyLifeXP · Sep 6

New study finds HRT may lower dementia risk - but what if you can't take it? Dr Amir reveals alternatives for boosting brain health with age

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia for some women, a new study has found, but not everyone can take it

Woman & Home · Aug 27

New dementia study challenges assumption that ‘every move counts’ for brain health

Overall, individuals engaging in higher levels of leisure-time physical activity had a 24% lower risk of dementia compared with the least active participants

The Independent UK · Aug 21

New Research Raises Questions About Whether Binge-Watching Could Affect Brain Health Over Time

A new study links frequent midlife TV viewing to smaller brain regions associated with memory, underscoring the value of cognitive stimulation for brain health.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare

About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for every 2,407 people. But in Yarnell and other rural areas in Arizona, the ratio is one for every 3,896. Like…

The Conversation · Aug 3

6 Simple Changes That May Protect Your Brain From Stroke

Stroke often seems like a sudden medical emergency that happens without warning. However, doctors say that many strokes are linked to health conditions and daily habits that develop quietly over time. The good news is that small lifestyle changes made today may significantly reduce your future risk. From checking your…

MyLifeXP · Aug 2

I electrocuted my own vagus nerve every day for a week to find out if brain health wearables are worth the hype

Can I shock my stress away? I dove into the wild world of neurotech.

TechRadar · Aug 1

7 Everyday Mistakes That Can Harm Your Brain

Your brain works every second of every day, even when you are asleep. It controls your thoughts, memories, emotions, and every movement you make. But what if some of your daily habits are silently harming it without you even noticing? From skipping meals to holding on to anger, small lifestyle…

MyLifeXP · Jul 31

A Battle Against Time As Illustrated By Billy Ray Smith Jr., Renewing Focus on the Dementia

Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64 after dementia linked to CTE. His case highlights the long-term effects of repeated head trauma and brain health.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Researchers Have Conducted a New Study That Suggests Time-Restricted Eating Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

A new study suggests time-restricted eating may help slow cognitive decline in older adults by supporting brain health, though more human research is needed.

Medical Daily · Jul 29