Nutrition for Brain Health

Brain Health by Design: Science-Backed Lifestyle Changes to Start Today

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According to scientists, these habits appear to help preserve cognition and delay dementia risk.

Research increasingly shows that daily habits can influence how the brain ages. While genetics and age remain major risk factors for cognitive decline, studies suggest that

Mental Health and Brain Health

Effects of dance interventions on brain health for older adults with cognitive impairment: an umbrella review | BMC Geriatrics

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A systematic search initially identified 188 studies. Ten systematic reviews and meta-analyses met eligibility criteria for data extraction. The entire process, from database search to final inclusion of systematic reviews is described in Fig. 1. Details of the studies excluded

Technology and Brain Health

Cambridge ‘swimming cap’ brings hope for brain-injured babies

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Janine MachinEast of England technology correspondent, in Cambridge

BBC A three-week-old boy is lying asleep in a blue hospital cot with clear side walls. He is wearing a yellow babygro with pictures of dinosaurs on it, and has his arms spread out to the sides. On his head is a new portable monitoring cap. It is like a small black swimming or rugby-style cap covered with bumps containing sensors. It is fastened under his chin and a white cable is emerging from the top of the cap, linking the technology to computers.BBC

Researchers say their “swimming cap”, which uses light and ultrasound to improve brain monitoring in newborns, is the first of its kind in the world

Three-week-old Theo is fast asleep

Nutrition for Brain Health

The Best Late-Night Snack to Protect Your Brain Health

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  • The best late-night snack for brain health is a hard-boiled egg and almonds.
  • Dietitians say this combo contains a key balance of protein, fat and fiber.
  • Plus, this duo provides brain-supporting nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E and choline.

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Struggling With Brain Fog? Here’s How Nutrition Can Help

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If you’ve been feeling unfocused, forgetful, or mentally drained, you might be experiencing brain fog—a cluster of symptoms like fatigue, confusion, and difficulty concentrating that can disrupt daily life.

“Brain fog, which describes symptoms like dissociation, fatigue, forgetfulness, and excessive

Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain-Healthy Behaviors May Ease the Menopause Transition

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Women 35 and older may benefit during the menopause transition by engaging in six key brain-healthy behaviors, according to a recent AARP Research study.

Older woman looking content

The six brain-healthy behaviors — maintaining a well-balanced diet, staying social, exercising, managing stress, regularly getting

Technology and Brain Health

Wearable brain imaging technology sheds new light on multiple sclerosis

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Wearable brain imaging technology sheds new light on multiple sclerosis
Schematic diagram of the OPM-MEG system and experimental set up. Credit: NeuroImage: Clinical (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2025.103888

A study using wearable scanning technology has revealed how brain function differs in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It is the first study to

Mental Health and Brain Health

Leadership insights from Dr. Kristen Willeumier

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In this episode of The Leadership Crucible podcast, host Randy Bruegman speaks with Dr. Kristen Willeumier, a neuroscientist, author, and expert in brain health and neurobiology. Dr. Willeumier shares her fascinating journey from aspiring professional athlete to leading neuroscientist and

Technology and Brain Health

Finalists named in global health technology competition to advance heart and brain health

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5 contenders will present their innovative solutions live during the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans

DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2025 – Health care innovation often outpaces adoption — especially for people with heart disease and stroke, the

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Scientists question caffeine’s power to shield the brain from junk food

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A recent study provides evidence that while a diet high in fat and sugar is associated with memory impairment, habitual caffeine consumption is unlikely to offer protection against these negative effects. These findings, which come from two related experiments, help