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Football headers: growing evidence suggests this skill is damaging to brain health

Whether it’s at practice or during a Fifa World Cup match, football players could unknowingly be putting their brain health at risk every time they take to the field.

The Conversation · Jul 9

Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Improve Memory or Brain Health, a Two-Year Study Found

A 2026 two-year study confirmed fish oil supplements reached the brain — and still found no meaningful improvement in memory or cognition. Here's what the evidence now shows.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

It's never too late to improve your brain health with this one habit, a new study reveals, as 94-year-olds show progress

The study looked at the impact of brain training activities and healthy habits on the brain health of participants 19 to 94 years old

Woman & Home · Jul 3

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5 Healthy Foods People Eat Too Much of Without Realizing It

For years, people have been taught to swap chips for nuts, desserts for fruit, and sugary breakfasts for smoothie bowls. While these choices are undeniably better for overall health, the word "healthy" can sometimes create a false sense of security. Nutrition experts often point out that calories, sugar, and fats…

MyLifeXP · Jun 25

Bottled-up stress is causing you more damage than you think - A new study suggests silent stress could be quietly stealing older adults' memories

Bottled-up stress, particularly internalized feelings of hopelessness, is silently eroding memory in older Chinese Americans, a Rutgers Health study reveals. This hidden emotional strain, often overlooked due to cultural pressures and immigrant challenges, significantly worsens cognitive function. The research highlights the urgent need for culturally sensitive interventions to address this…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

The Oura Ring 5 Just Started Shipping and Its New Health Features Are Unlike Anything a Wearable Has Done Before

Oura Ring 5 launched June 4, 2026, with blood pressure signals, lab result integration, GLP-1 tracking, and an IRB-approved brain health study. Starting at $399.

Medical Daily · Jun 22

Technology can have detrimental impacts on the brain — enter ‘friction-maxxing’

‘When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot,’ one clinical psychologist noted

The Independent UK · Jun 20

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New Study of 4,000 Adults Shows Brain Health Can Improve at Any Age — Even in Your 80s and 90s

UT Dallas 3-year study of 3,966 adults aged 19–94: brain health improved at every age with consistent daily practice. Greatest gains in those starting lowest. No age ceiling found.

Medical Daily · Jun 17

I'm a Neuroscientist—6 Daily Habits to Prioritise Over Supplements for Brain Function and Longevity

Step away from the supplements.

Marie Claire · Jun 11

8 Brain-Health Habits Backed by Real Science

Neurological conditions affect over 3.4 billion people around the world, making them the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide. However, many people don’t know...

Saving Advice · Jun 3

The gut-brain bombshell: How bacteria in babies may hold the key to preventing Autism, ADHD

New research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing the risk of conditions like ASD and ADHD. Scientists discovered that specific microbes may offer a protective effect, opening avenues for future diet-based interventions and probiotics to support neurodevelopment.

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Give your body the tools it needs to make the reward chemical dopamine with these five dietitian-recommended foods

Learn about the nutrients that support good brain health and emotional regulation

Fit & Well · May 28

Environmental Exposures and Alzheimer’s: Government Focus on Hidden Risk Factors for Women

Growing research is changing how experts think about brain health, especially for women. Scientists have long focused on genetics, aging, and lifestyle when studying dementia, but attention is now shifting toward environmental exposures and Alzheimer’s. From air pollution to industrial chemicals, researchers are examining how everyday surroundings may quietly influence…

Budget and the Bees · May 26

Eat This, Not That: Ultra-Processed Foods Raise Death Risk by 15% and Speed Cognitive Decline by 28%

A frozen pizza after work, a sugary breakfast bar on the way out the door, and chips during a late-night show can feel harmless. But researchers are increasingly connecting ultra-processed foods to serious long-term health risks, including higher death rates and faster brain aging. Some studies suggest diets high in…

Budget and the Bees · May 26

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Budget and the Bees · May 25

Brain Health Is Wealth: Experts Say Preserving White Matter Integrity Could Unlock $26 Trillion in Economic Value

When people think about wealth, they usually picture savings accounts, retirement funds, or rising home values. But a growing group of researchers and economists says one of the world’s most valuable assets sits inside our skulls. The conversation around brain health is shifting from a medical issue to an economic…

Medical Daily · May 25

Why Adding Bananas to Your Smoothie May Reduce Its Health Benefits, Study Finds

While bananas are considered among the healthiest fruits on the planet—packed with essential nutrients, dietary fiber, and minerals—a new study suggests they may be undermining berry-based smoothies and significantly reducing the body's ability to absorb flavanols, plant compounds linked to heart and brain health.

Budget and the Bees · May 23

Hormone Therapy Isn’t Just for Hot Flashes—Researchers Say It May Guard Against Dementia

For years, hormone therapy was mostly discussed as a treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and other frustrating menopause symptoms. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at a much bigger question: could hormone therapy also help protect the brain? Interest in the link between hormone therapy and dementia has…

The Conversation · May 20

Why brain health is an urgent priority for G7 member countries

Housed within a bony skull, the human brain remains, in large part, a mystery to all of us in the medical community.

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Times Life · May 18

Doctors Warn This Common Sleep Mistake May Harm Your Brain

For millions of people, the final moments before sleep are spent staring at a glowing screen. Whether it is scrolling endlessly through social media, watching videos in bed, replying to late night messages, or falling asleep with the television still running, nighttime screen exposure has quietly become one of the…

MyLifeXP · May 13

5 Morning Habits That May Be Damaging Your Brain Slowly

Modern life has transformed mornings into a race against time. Millions of people wake up already stressed, immediately reach for their phones, skip breakfast, overload on caffeine, or rush through the start of the day without realizing how these habits may affect the brain over time. Neurologists and mental health…

The Conversation · May 7

Why supplements aren’t a shortcut to healthy ageing

The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years. Vitamins, minerals and other nutritional products are often marketed as simple ways to boost energy, support immunity, protect brain health or even promote longevity. For many people, taking supplements can feel like a sensible, proactive health habit.

The Independent UK · May 6

Eating eggs five times a week could slash Alzheimer’s risk

While no diet can cure or reverse Alzheimer’s eggs contain nutrients that scientists believe can boost brain health

Budget and the Bees · May 5

Microplastics May Be Quietly Damaging Your Brain—5 Ways They Fuel Dementia

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental concern—they’re increasingly being studied for their potential impact on human health, including the brain. These tiny particles, often smaller than a grain of sand, have been detected in drinking water, food, and even human blood. Recent research suggests that microplastics and dementia may…

Saving Advice · May 3

Brain Health Win: Learning a New Skill After Age 55 Lowers Cognitive Decline Risk by 23%

Learning something new can be frustrating and challenging, but it can also keep you healthy. That’s right. Research is now showing that learning new skills...

Fit & Well · May 3

The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Four tips for better oral health—which could mean better brain health too

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