Mental Health and Brain Health

Domestic violence can affect victims’ brain health for life, study suggests | Domestic violence

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Women who are victims of domestic violence are at a higher risk of traumatic brain injury and mental health conditions for many years after the abuse has ended, a study has found.

Almost one in three women around the world

Nutrition for Brain Health

This diet can protect your brain from Alzheimer’s even if started later in life, new study suggests

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People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research.

The MIND diet stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative

Technology and Brain Health

Using tech in later life may protect against cognitive decline, study suggests

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In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what

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

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

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