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Surprising New Way to Boost Brain Health: Ping-Pong!
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Surprising New Way to Boost Brain Health: Ping-Pong!

Karen Postal, PhD | April 27, 2018

Much more than just a fun game, Ping-Pong is the new “brain sport.” Here’s how it can boost memory, attention and even your mood!

Quiz: Is It True What They Say About Alzheimer’s Disease?
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Quiz: Is It True What They Say About Alzheimer’s Disease?

April 20, 2018

Despite the increased public awareness about Alzheimer’s, many misconceptions persist. Take this quiz to see if you can separate fact from fiction…

For a Healthier Brain, Go Dancing!
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For a Healthier Brain, Go Dancing!

Marc Agronin | April 9, 2018

Exercise has long been considered a smart way to keep you brain healthy. Which exercise is best? It’s dancing—and here’s why…

Is Your Brain Slowing Down? Tricks to Stay Sharp
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Is Your Brain Slowing Down? Tricks to Stay Sharp

Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD | March 27, 2018

Mind not as quick as it used to be? Don’t panic. Here are a variety of strategies to keep your brain and memory in top form as you age…

Could a Memory-Boosting Brain Implant Help Those With Dementia?
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Could a Memory-Boosting Brain Implant Help Those With Dementia?

March 8, 2018

An experimental brain implant can give a memory boost for those tip-of-the-tongue moments. Here’s how it works—and what it might mean for the future…

Sleep-Deprived? Eat Chocolate!
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Sleep-Deprived? Eat Chocolate!

December 12, 2017

Already known to have many health benefits, cocoa might also reverse cognitive decline from aging and sleep loss according to new research.

Forgetting Is Good for Your Brain
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Forgetting Is Good for Your Brain

November 20, 2017

You might think that remembering is always a good thing. But the ability to forget helps us make better decisions, according to neuroscientific studies.

Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
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Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN | October 13, 2017

For people with dementia, the normal filters on sexual statements and actions can disappear. Here are some ways to handle uncomfortable situations.

How Making Music Can Boost Your Brain Power
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How Making Music Can Boost Your Brain Power

Roy Ernst, PhD | August 9, 2017

For people who like to do brain “exercise,” working crossword puzzles or playing computer games is pretty standard fare. But…

Strokes Can Cause Memory Loss, Too
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Strokes Can Cause Memory Loss, Too

Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD | July 24, 2017

Alzheimer’s disease is the most widely recognized form of dementia. But there’s another cause of memory loss that people should…

Get Smart Quick
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Get Smart Quick

July 20, 2017

Quick tricks for mental alertness.

A New Take on Alcohol and Brain Health
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A New Take on Alcohol and Brain Health

Anya Topiwala, MD, PhD | June 26, 2017

Even moderate drinking is bad for the aging brain. Recent research: Over a 30-year period, people in Great Britain who…

A Nap After Lunch Makes You Smarter
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A Nap After Lunch Makes You Smarter

Junxin Li, PhD | June 21, 2017

Afternoon naps are no longer guilty pleasures. New research finds that a postlunch snooze, if it's not too long, is…

Should I Keep Trying to Learn a Foreign Language?
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Should I Keep Trying to Learn a Foreign Language?

Arturo E. Hernandez, PhD | June 19, 2017

When Dementia Doesn’t Start with Memory Loss
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When Dementia Doesn’t Start with Memory Loss

James M. Ellison, MD, MPH | May 9, 2017

Jane thinks she needs new eyeglasses because she’s having trouble reading and seeing objects right in front of her. Joe’s…