The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

These simple habits could make your brain 8 years younger, study finds

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Your birth certificate may show 65, but your brain might be functioning as if it were ten years younger — or older — depending on the experiences and habits that shape your daily life.

A team at the University of

Nutrition for Brain Health

Why Brain Health Experts Are Suddenly Talking About Mushrooms

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When it comes to brain health, you might think about omega-3s, leafy greens, or berries. But there’s another nutrient gaining attention, and it may already be in your kitchen. Ergothioneine, or ERGO, is a powerful antioxidant found primarily in mushrooms,

Mental Health and Brain Health

Writing: The hobby that can rewire your brain and help you build resilience

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Toronto hospitals join to push the limits in brain health, understanding and treatment

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Toronto hospitals join to push the limits in brain health, understanding and treatment
From left to right: Kamil Uludag, Wayne Lee, Jennifer Gommerman, Melanie Woodin, Parliamentary Assistant Deepak Anand, Andy Smith, MPP Stephanie Bowman, Brad Wouters, Kullervo Hynynen, Simon Graham
From left to right: Kamil Uludag, Wayne Lee, Jennifer Gommerman, Melanie Woodin, Parliamentary Assistant Deepak Anand, Andy Smith, MPP Stephanie Bowman, Brad Wouters, Kullervo Hynynen, Simon Graham

Leaders from Toronto’s academic health research community today launched the greatest multi-site collaboration

Technology and Brain Health

Here’s how Samsung plans to track brain health using your devices

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Samsung is pulling back the curtain on its newest health frontier at CES 2026: a feature called Brain Health. While our watches already track our hearts and our sleep, Samsung is now trying to peek into our cognitive future. This

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Unlocking Astaxanthin’s Potential Health Benefits

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Key Takeaways

  • Astaxanthin is a carotenoid and pigment typically found in water-living organisms.

  • It’s an antioxidant that may help brain, eye, and skin health. 

  • Astaxanthin is generally safe to use, but it can cause some digestive issues.

Astaxanthin, a powerful

Technology and Brain Health

Samsung’s AI Brain Health Feature Detects Early Dementia on Galaxy Devices

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In the ever-evolving realm of wearable technology, Samsung is on the cusp of introducing a feature that could redefine how we monitor mental well-being. Recent reports indicate that the South Korean tech giant is gearing up to launch a “Brain

Nutrition for Brain Health

Which Is Better for Your Brain? Doctors Break It Down

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Key Takeaways

  • Avocados and walnuts both support brain health, but they do so through very different nutrient profiles.
  • Avocados support focus, attention, and working memory largely through lutein, a carotenoid that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
  • Walnuts are beneficial due