Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, and resilient as you age.
Burnout has become the baseline for far too many of us — quietly creeping in through sleepless nights, missed deadlines, and the phantom guilt of unopened emails. It doesn’t always announce itself ...
The human brain has the remarkable ability to rewire itself. It's known as neuroplasticity; the synapses in the brain get stronger when they are faced with new behaviors or environmental factors. Now, ...
What do you anticipate when you are about to go for a 20-minute walk, but struggle with chronic pain in your back, legs, or feet? You probably dread the inevitable ache radiating from your back or the ...
About a decade ago, neuroscientists at the University College London published some fascinating research on the brain size and structure of London taxi drivers. In short: the cabbies’ brains were ...
At this very moment (yes, even as you scroll through this), your brain is pulling off a quiet, awe-inspiring feat. It’s adapting, reconfiguring, making new connections, and letting go of the ones it ...
Q: I want to stay mentally sharp as I age (I am 55 now) and keep hearing about the importance of neuroplasticity. Can you explain? -- David R., Providence, Rhode Island A: Neuroplasticity is used to ...
That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...
Intermittent fasting has moved far beyond a weight loss trend, with early evidence hinting that time restricted eating may ...
The claim that the brain, and particularly the frontal lobe, finishes developing at 25 is far less solid than social media ...