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Breakthrough: Training the Brain to be Faster Can Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by 25%

Breakthrough: Training the Brain to be Faster Can Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by 25%

A 20-year study published in February of 2026 has shown that one specific type of cognitive training can significantly reduce...
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Brain Conditions
Is there a way to test for early signs of dementia?
Brain Conditions

Is there a way to test for early signs of dementia?

If you’re worried your forgetfulness might be a sign of something more serious, it may be time to talk to...
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The mood-brain link: How your mood can mess with your brain power
Brain Conditions

The mood-brain link: How your mood can mess with your brain power

Feeling stressed out or worried? Your emotions could be affecting your cognitive skills.
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Brain Health
How hearing works
Brain Health

How hearing works

Here’s what to know about your ears — and how what they do connects to your brain.
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Your brain in love
Brain Health

Your brain in love

Move over heart — researchers show that your brain plays the most important part in falling (and staying) in love.
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Brain Training
Your memory, only sharper: 5 ways BrainHQ can help train your brain
Brain Training

Your memory, only sharper: 5 ways BrainHQ can help train your brain

BrainHQ’s science-based brain-training exercises don’t just make you feel sharper. They can help you live a healthier, happier life.
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9 burning questions for BrainHQ’s founder, Dr. Michael Merzenich
Brain Training

9 burning questions for BrainHQ’s founder, Dr. Michael Merzenich

Dr. Merzenich chats about his inspiration for creating BrainHQ, what sets his brain training program apart, and more.
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Brain News
Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”
Brain News

Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”

Perhaps the biggest news story out of AAIC was a report from the LATAM FINGERS Study, presented at the conference...
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New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s
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New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s

Over the past year, there has been a groundswell of evidence on the benefits of brain training for dementia—and study...
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Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”
Brain News

Alzheimer’s Meeting Takeaway: Retire Vague Advice to be “Mentally Active”

Perhaps the biggest news story out of AAIC was a report from the LATAM FINGERS Study, presented at the conference...
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New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s
Brain News

New study: Brain training lowers levels of a hallmark of Alzheimer’s

Over the past year, there has been a groundswell of evidence on the benefits of brain training for dementia—and study...
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Your Brain Outdoors
Brain Health

Your Brain Outdoors

It’s summertime — even here in San Francisco. I look around and I see my neighbors putting down their devices...
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BrainHQ Earns the APA Labs Gold Digital Badge
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BrainHQ Earns the APA Labs Gold Digital Badge

With thousands of health apps flooding the market, finding genuinely useful tools can be overwhelming. The digital mental health marketplace...
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Being a Dad is Good For Your Brain
Brain Health

Being a Dad is Good For Your Brain

Becoming a father is great for a man’s brain health — starting when he first learns that a new child...
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The Mad Scientist Who Was Right
Brain News

The Mad Scientist Who Was Right

Recently, it was announced that Dr. Michael Merzenich is a recipient of the Merkin Prize, awarded to innovators of breakthroughs...
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Your Brain on Motherhood this Mother’s Day
Brain Health

Your Brain on Motherhood this Mother’s Day

It’s almost Mother’s Day, and it seems a good time to reflect on what a wonderful thing motherhood is for...
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