Mental Health and Brain Health

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

Mental Health and Brain Health

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

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

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

Nutrition for Brain Health

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
Mental Health and Brain Health

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

Mental Health and Brain Health

Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research

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Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study.

We integrated air pollution data with existing longitudinal data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study

Nutrition for Brain Health

These foods are linked to brain changes and obesity, says study

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There are certain lifestyle habits that are clearly linked to weight gain, like not being active in your daily life and eating a diet filled with ultra-processed foods. But new research suggests that certain foods may actually trigger changes in

Mental Health and Brain Health

Is eating spicy food causing you mental health issues? Doctor explains how it affects your brain and gut health | Health

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Many of us enjoy eating spicy foods and revel in the challenge of trying to stomach the hottest of hot sauces or dishes. But is this habit of consuming intense food items good for us? According to Ameera Shah, executive

Nutrition for Brain Health

Certain Foods Are Linked To Brain Changes And Obesity, Per New Study

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There are certain lifestyle habits that are clearly linked to weight gain, like not being active in your daily life and eating a diet filled with ultra-processed foods. But new research suggests that certain foods may actually trigger changes in