Turning our clocks ahead next weekend, will rob us all of an hour – as we are sleeping. With World Sleep Day coming up on Friday (March 13), and in honor of Brain Awareness Week that starts Monday (March 16), it seems an opportune time to talk about the hard work being done by your brain while you sleep.
It feels as though the new year has only just begun, yet most of us have already failed at our New Year’s resolutions. One researcher estimates that 80 percent of us will have given up on those well-intentioned commitments by Valentine’s Day. What’s up with that?
Tis the season of Joy. And, that’s a good thing for your brain. When you experience joy, the brain chemical dopamine is released. At this time of year, it flows in great abundance.
Think you’re too old to quit smoking? Leaving behind cigarettes can be good for your cognitive abilities, hearing, seeing, and more. Here’s why — plus, ideas to help you quit.
Public libraries are treasure troves for keeping your mind sharp and your brain healthy. Here are five ideas for using your library to stretch your mind.
With menopause, the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone dip, which can cause mental and emotional changes. Here’s what to know about menopause, memory, and mood, and what you can do about them.
There may be a link between how strong your handgrip is and your brain function later in life. It could even be linked to a heightened risk of dementia. Here’s what to know.
Here’s how to remember more and improve your overall brain function in the process.
Turns out, strengthening that relationship can be good for your memory and well-being.
Your annual wellness visit, or AWV, is a free check-in you get if you’ve been on your Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan for at least a year. Here’s how it can help keep your body healthy and your brain sharp.