Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain Health Awareness Has Increased Dramatically

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The use of the term “brain health” has increased dramatically in the past decade, reflecting a growing focus on overall brain wellness. It encompasses overall brain function and is distinct from the term “mental health,” which focuses on emotional and

Technology and Brain Health

New Tech Tools Offfer Amateur Athletes (Like You!) Pro-Level Focus, Calm, and Control.

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WHAT WOULD YOU do to get an edge—at work, in sports, in life? Would you spend X amount of dollars? Would you take X kind of supplements? Would you even subject your brain to emerging technologies that may or may

Mental Health and Brain Health

5 best practices for keeping your brain healthy and sharp

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Most people want to keep their brain sharp, especially as they age, to ward off conditions like dementia and depression.

Americans place brain health and mental health high up on their list of the most important health issues, according to

Technology and Brain Health

Is Brain Health the Next Big Thing In Wellness Tourism?

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For those apprehensive about neurological treatments that involve the use of technology, there are still brain-focused programs that can be explored. “Technology is amazing, and it is exciting to see what the future holds for the care and treatment of

Mental Health and Brain Health

Food for thought: Untangling our relationship with food and mental health

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To mark Nutrition Month, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) sat down with Christina Seely, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and co-chair of the Dietitians of Canada Addiction, Mental Health & Eating Disorders Network, to discuss the deeply intertwined

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills

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Exercise benefits health in so many ways. It preserves muscle strength; keeps your heart strong; maintains a healthy body weight; and staves off chronic diseases such as diabetes.

But exercise has brain benefits too. Many studies have suggested that the

Nutrition for Brain Health

Can brain-healthy eating improve your quality of life? This study tested it

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Can changing your diet in your 40s protect your brain? This new study shows the MIND diet lifts mood and lifestyle—before cognitive decline begins.

Can brain-healthy eating improve your quality of life? This study tested itStudy: The MIND diet, cognitive function, and well-being among healthy adults at midlife: a randomised feasibility

Mental Health and Brain Health

Scientists identify distinct brain patterns linked to mental health symptoms

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A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found that patterns of brain activity can help predict different types of mental health symptoms, and that these brain-based predictors are more similar within symptom categories than between them. In other