Cynthia R. Green, PhD

Cynthia R. Green, PhD, president of Total Brain Health, a company that develops evidence-based brain wellness classes and programs. One of America’s foremost experts on brain health, she is founding director of the Memory Enhancement Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
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5 Things You Can Do Today to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Self-Improvement

5 Things You Can Do Today to Keep Your Brain Sharp

By now, you likely know about the go-to tips touted by experts for maintaining your memory as you age—doing crossword…

Quiz: Are you making these brain-health mistakes?
Brain Health

Quiz: Are you making these brain-health mistakes?

Common mistakes can sabotage your efforts to keep your brain fine-tuned. Take this quiz and find out what you are doing wrong.

Can’t Remember Names? This is For You
Brain Health

Can’t Remember Names? This is For You

Can’t remember names?  You’re not alone. Dr. Cynthia Green explains what the problem is…and her best strategies for overcoming the problem. And, if all else fails, she also ...

How to Adapt Our Brains to the Fast-Paced Tech-Driven Work Environment
Brain Health

How to Adapt Our Brains to the Fast-Paced Tech-Driven Work Environment

The technology driven office has placed time and task pressures on our brains. What can you do to meet the challenges and protect your brain? Dr. Cynthia Green explains.

Understanding and Appreciating the Benefits of the Aging Brain (We may forget things but actually can do many other things better)
Brain Health

Understanding and Appreciating the Benefits of the Aging Brain (We may forget things but actually can do many other things better)

As we age, our brains actually work better in many ways. What gets better? What gets a little worse? Dr. Cynthia Green shares her wisdom.

Our Attention Span is Shrinking – Don’t Let Yours Shrivel and Die
Brain Health

Our Attention Span is Shrinking – Don’t Let Yours Shrivel and Die

The pace of life is giving everyone “ADD” and ruining our ability to concentrate. In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator, Dr. Cynthia Green talks about how to take contro...

Your Attention Span Is Shrinking
Brain Health

Your Attention Span Is Shrinking

We're all distracted these days. Here’s how to rebuild your attention span with proven techniques from brain health expert Cynthia Green, PhD.

Are Brain Games Bogus?
Brain Health

Are Brain Games Bogus?

Lumosity makes online brain games. It also made false advertising claims for years, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).…

Best Workouts to Keep Your Brain “Buff”
Brain Health

Best Workouts to Keep Your Brain “Buff”

We all want to keep our brains in top shape. But are crossword puzzles, online classes and the other such…

8 New Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit and Fight Dementia
Dementia

8 New Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit and Fight Dementia

An intriguing report on trends in brain fitness from SharpBrains, a market research company focused on applications of brain research,…

Boost Your Memory in Minutes (and Have Fun Doing It)
Memory

Boost Your Memory in Minutes (and Have Fun Doing It)

We all have heard that the brain, like a muscle, requires regular mental exercise to stay fit. Most people assume…

Alzheimer’s Is the Least Likely Cause of Forgetfulness
Memory

Alzheimer’s Is the Least Likely Cause of Forgetfulness

The memory robbers that often are overlooked Alzheimer’s disease is such a dreaded diagnosis that you may be filled with…