Mental Health and Brain Health

I’ve been studying the brain for 20 years. People who stay sharp throughout life do these 5 things

I’ve been studying the brain for 20 years. People who stay sharp throughout life do these 5 things
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As a neuroscience researcher and psychiatrist, I’ve been treating patients for over two decades. I’ve found that there are certain daily habits that influence our mental resilience and brain health.

In my new book, “Healing The Modern Brain,” I offer

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

New analysis maps links between health of various organs and mental health

New analysis maps links between health of various organs and mental health
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New research reveals multiple pathways through which poor organ health may contribute to poor mental health. Researchers propose that exercise, sedentary behavior, diet, sleep quality, smoking, alcohol intake, education, and socioeconomic status may influence mental health through their impact on

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Nutrition for Brain Health

How nutrition impacts first responder mental health and physical performance

How nutrition impacts first responder mental health and physical performance
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Every Sunday evening, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Chance Tuttle throws several pounds of chicken breast into the crockpot, cooks some rice and broccoli and divides the food into several meal containers. That way, he’s set for lunch during the week,

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.

Retirement Can Harm Your Brain. Here’s How to Keep It Healthy.
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For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression.

Before retiring, you’re getting

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Researchers Identify Need for Standardized Cognition Measurements in Studies of Brain Supplements

Researchers Identify Need for Standardized Cognition Measurements in Studies of Brain Supplements
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The global brain health supplement industry market is expected to be valued at approximately $15 billion by 2030. Available memory supplements continue to grow despite the lack of scientific research for marketing claims that promote improved cognition. The Table indicates

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Nutrition for Brain Health

To Protect the Brain Into Old Age, Eating Better and Losing Belly Fat in Midlife Can Help

To Protect the Brain Into Old Age, Eating Better and Losing Belly Fat in Midlife Can Help
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Research has shown that obesity can have a major effect on brain health, influencing everything from memory to executive function skills (the complex ability to initiate, plan, and carry out tasks).

 Studies have also revealed that middle-aged
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Mental Health and Brain Health

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive and Brain Health in Transdiagnostic Psychiatry | The Brain@McGill

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive and Brain Health in Transdiagnostic Psychiatry | The Brain@McGill
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The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in

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Technology and Brain Health

The surge in digital mental health solutions

The surge in digital mental health solutions
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Odgers Berndtson’s Chris Hamilton and Mike Drew explain what the explosion in digital mental health solutions means for health tech leadership roles

Digital solutions are rapidly transforming the way mental health support is delivered. AI, virtual reality, and mobile applications

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk
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The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person’s cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness, according to a new RAND report.

Related new research

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